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Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Speech Therapy and/or Speech therapy and Audiology. Current registration with the HPCSA for 2026/2027.
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience post community service, in neonatal and paediatric care as well as complex dysphagia and communication assessment and management in special populations such as tracheostomised patients, burns survivors, neonatal populations and neurologically involved paediatrics.
The following will be added advantage: display clinical competence in managing general neonatal, medical and neurological conditions within the acute hospital setting as well as experience in objective diagnostic studies for dysphagia and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). have experience or knowledge working within a multidisciplinary team and an interest in conducting research. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in coordinating clinical services and experience in mentorship and supervision of students and community service clinicians.
COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Knowledge of relevant Public Service regulations, policies, acts and procedures. Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills (verbal and written), compliance with budgeting, Quality assurance, National Core Standards, Ideal Hospital Tool, Health and Safety and Infection Control principles and procedures. Procurement procedures and knowledge of relevant tenders. Research, supervision, and development of staff and services.
Duties :
To be responsible for the management of a section of speech therapy services, including the implementation and review of evidence-based protocols and procedures, regular clinical monitoring of service provision and the ongoing development of services.
Reportable to the Assistant Director of Speech Therapy and Audiology. Appropriate budgeting and demand plan generation, excellent teamwork, and conflict management skills. Be able to appropriately guide and mentor team members and clinical co-ordinators in areas of speech therapy. Identifying training needs of team members and implementing a skills development programme. To work within a multidisciplinary team, within professional boundaries.
To ensure that clinical resources are maintained according to protocols and accreditation standards, including infection control and maintenance of consumables.
Provide input for Speech therapy policy planning and implementation. To supervise, develop, train, and monitor the performance of team members in all aspects of service delivery whilst adhering to Batho Pele Principles, Ideal Hospital Monitoring Tool and National Core Standards, Quality Assurance and other Public Service policies and acts. Manage conflict and implement corrective measures and all governing departmental policies.
Collect, monitor, and analyse data that pertains to areas of clinical coordination and service expansion within the hospital. Ensure compliance with HPCSA Legislation. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, reviews and final assessment).
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