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Assistant Director: Medical Orthotist And Prosthetist Grade 1 – 2
Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) certificate. National Diploma or Degree in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics or appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as an Independent Practice Orthotist and Prosthetist.
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in Management. Proof of registration with HPCSA as an Independent Practice Orthotist and Prosthetist. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Duties :
Overall management of all aspects of human and financial resources of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Department. Rendering clinical services according to specified standards, protocols and ethical guidelines.
Participate in all clinical audits and quality improvement programs. Participate in all relevant internal and external meetings and forums. Deal with all complaints and enquiries. Organize outreach programs for regional hospitals
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