Medical Orthotist & Prosthetist Grade 1 To 3 (Technical Services) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 11-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• Minimum of 21-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in designing and fabricating orthotic and prosthetic devices. Anatomical Knowledge: Understanding of human anatomy and biomechanics. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals. Problem-Solving: Skill in diagnosing issues with devices and making necessary adjustments. Manual Dexterity: Precision and skill in handling tools and materials for creating custom devices. Computer literacy skills with competency in MS Office package (MS word, PowerPoint etc.)