CHIEF SPEECH AND AUDIOLOGIST (GRADE 1) (HEALTH)

Manage and coordinate inpatient, and ambulatory services as well as outreach services. Provision of effective and comprehensive assessment and treatment to all patients referred to speech therapy and audiology. Assess, plan and implement treatment methods within the management of all speech therapy and audiology disorders. Sound knowledge of assessment and management of patients with varied medical diagnoses e.g. cerebral palsy/neurological conditions and hearing impairment. Confidential and ethical multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients. Manage human resources and provide clinical support to junior staff. Provide supervision, clinical support and training to students. Provide supervision and training of university students. Implement and contribute to the proper utilization of allocated financial and physical resources. Safeguard and evaluate status of equipment and infrastructure with a repair and maintenance programme. Perform administrative tasks such as accurate compilation of monthly statistics, clinical audits, report writing, attend and participate in meetings and assist in development and implementation of protocols and policies. Participate in continuous professional development activities. Implement quality assurance policies and develop appropriate quality improvement plans. Attend management meetings and forums. Perform all other allocate duties as delegated by Supervisor/Manager.

Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Registration with a professional council: registration with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a speech therapist and audiologist an independent practitioner. Proof of current renewal of practice license with HPCSA as a speech therapist and audiologist (dual registration) independent practice. Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Speech Therapist & Audiologist after registering with HPCSA. A valid driver’s license except people with disabilities. Supervisory experience and additional qualifications in the relevant field will be an added advantage. Willingness to work at night, weekends, and public holidays and shifts if required. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Virtual meeting platforms literacy.