​Assistant Director Speech Theraphy and Audiology REF NO: REFS/021879 at Gauteng Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA in Speech Therapy, Audiology, or Speech Therapy and Audiology. Registration with HPCSA in Speech Therapy, Audiology, or Speech Therapy and Audiology.
• A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy, Audiology, or Speech Therapy and Audiology of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in Management.
• The following will be an added advantage: Understanding of the relevant Acts prescripts and legislation. Relevant experience in Human Resources and financial management. Demonstrate the ability to use Health information for planning and development in line with the vision and mission of the department of health as well as the institution.
• The applicant must possess the ability to work under pressure, be able to lead a team to collaborate with other hospitals when needed to do so. Relevant experience in research and data analysis, a minimum of 10 years in a chief post working in an academic institution, 5 years of which should be as chief managing either the speech therapy unit (adult or paediatrics) and/or the audiology unit (adult or paediatric).  

DUTIES :

• To ensure the Provision and an Efficient and Effective Service to the patient in order to achieve better health outcomes. To support the provincial initiative and projects as and when called to do so. To organize, coordinate and supervise the provision of general and specialized speech therapy and audiological service. To service and carry out/monitor student’s clinical training according to the vision and mission statement of the Department of Health. To solve complex management and technical problems skillfully in the interest of efficient service provision. To authorize and control all projects relating to the improvement of service delivery in his/her area of operation, especially the issuance of appropriate assistive devices to our clients for improved quality of life. To promote harmonious teamwork among various categories of staff within the unit/department as well as the institution. To ensure good ethical practice for staff, patient and the community at large.
• Human Resources Management: To ensure the service provision and human resources training are in keeping with National, Provincial and Institutional policies. To ensure that students’ training complies with required competencies and outcomes. To promote and facilitate staff development programmes for capacity building and career paths. To promote counselling and guidance when required and to adhere to a code of patient confidentiality. To ensure that the right caliber of personnel is recruited and that appointments conform to Employment Equity requirements and put in place mechanisms to recruit and retain staff.
• Financial Management: To ensure the practice of good quality financial management using the Public Financial Management Act (1999) to maximize service delivery through the efficient use of limited resources. To provide inputs in the decision-making and recommendations about procurement of equipment and consumables. To monitor expenditure and implement innovative methods using available financial and human resources to meet the goal. To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of state/institutional assets in the department.
• Operations and Strategic Management: To apply leadership and strategic management skills when planning, coordinating and implementing protocols/guidelines/standard operating procedures to streamline speech therapy and audiological services in accordance to prescribed referral patterns. To identify, evaluate and address risks on a continuous basis before such risks can impact negatively on the department’s service delivery. To take calculated risks in a manner that does not jeopardize the direct interest of stakeholders. To anticipate and respond to changes in the business environment and make informed decisions under conditions of uncertainty. Be eager to participate and make inputs at institutional and provincial management meetings.