Education Therapist - Audiologist (Grade 1) at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements

• RVQ 13/14 qualification in Audiology as recognised by SAQA. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Audiologist. Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE). None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of RSA qualified therapists who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of foreign qualified therapists, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.A valid driver's license is required.

Duties

• Assess the learner’s level of functioning to identify barriers to learning based on the Audiologist’ scope of practice: Conduct hearing screening for the learners; administer formal hearing assessments. Analyse and interpret audiological results for better decision making for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations and/or referrals
• Provide intervention (direct and indirect therapy) relating to barriers to learning: Provide direct and indirect audiological services based on Audiology plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; prescribe, issue and maintain assistive devices (e.g. Fm Systems); maintain records of Audiology services, effective administration practices and report to supervisors as required:
• Engage in therapeutic capacity-building programmes and skills sharing on related therapy matters: Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. School Based Support Team, District Based. Support Team, parents etc.). Promote awareness of the different therapy disciplines; participate in awareness campaigns of different disabilities; provide direct or indirect outreach services when required; engage in continuous professional developmental activities based on the relevant programmes offered in the school; supervise undergraduate Audiology students as required.
• Management of Audiology equipment and assistive devices: Request appropriate and adequate assistive devices and equipment based on learner needs; safeguard assistive devices and equipment; maintain records of material, equipment and the issuing of assistive devices and report faults and maintenance needs of the materials and equipment; participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations.
• Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations: Collaborate and interact with stakeholders (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Non-Profit Organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations, local government, and the broader Community). Advocate for learners who experience barriers to learning; liaising with therapists from other special schools and sharing best practices and experiences; liaison with relevant professional boards and tertiary institutions; participate in extra-mural and co-curricular activities:  Management and Administration: Manage effective administration practices of Audiology interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); practice sound interpersonal relations, engage actively in performance appraisals per requirements