CHIEF PHYSIOTHERAPIST GRADE 1 REF NO: CHBAH 736 (X1 POST)
Directorate: Internal Medicine – Oncology
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R520 785 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist. Registration with HPCSA as an independent practitioner. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Physiotherapist after registration as an independent practitioner with the HPCSA of which at least one year must be in the field of orthopaedics. post-graduate qualification and short courses in paediatric physiotherapy. Computer literacy will be added as an advantage. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Must have knowledge and of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies. Knowledge in the application of clinical Physiotherapy theory, practices, and ethics. Communication skills, report writing skills, decision-making skills, planning & organizational skills, expert clinical Physiotherapy skills, research skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, and human resource & financial management skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. A good understanding of public hospital operational systems. Effective interpersonal skill, strategic planning & organizational skills, and leadership qualities.
DUTIES:
- Manage, plan, coordinate, implement and report on physiotherapy services in allocated work section.
- Render an experienced and specialized physiotherapy service in the department.
- Develop guidelines, protocols and SOP’s in line with the national and provincial strategies and monitor the implementation thereof.
- Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluating processes.
- Monitor proper utilization of allocated financial and physical resources.
- Attend relevant meetings and assume relevant functions on behalf of the Head of the Department or as delegated.
- Participate in planning and delivering CPD programs.
- Supervise and manage the performance of allocated staff.
- Participate in supervision and training of students.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Quality Assurance e.g., audits and statistics.
- Contribute to the development of Physiotherapy Department and the profession by promoting and carrying out research and other projects in own work area.
- Coordinate and ensure the promotion and marketing of Physiotherapy service in the hospital and community.
- Adhere to and implement all relevant policies, procedures, standards, and legislation.
- Comply with the performance management and development system.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications can be hand delivered to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital from 8am to 3pm at Ground Floor, Main Admin Building or posted to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Private Bag X01, Pimville, 1808 and or via courier (Kindly note that the application forms received by the institution after the closing date of the advert irrespective of the reasons will not be considered). No faxed applications will be considered.
NOTE:
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs E Haarhoff Tel No: (011) 933 8927
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
