PRODUCTION SPEECH THERAPIST AND AUDILIOGIST/AUDIOLOGIST
REF NO: KPTH/10/14
Directorate: Speech Therapy & Audiology Department
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: Grade 1: R359 622 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 with a Bachelor degree in Speech Therapy & Audiology or bachelor degree in Audiology. Registration with HPCSA as an Independent practitioner (Speech Therapist & Audiologist/ Audiologist) Experience in electrophysiology will be an added advantage.
DUTIES:
- Assessment of patients (adults and paediatric population) with communication and hearing impairments through diagnostic audiometry.
- Screening patients using a combination of these tests; Orthoscopic examination, AABR, Tympanometry, Reflexes and screening OAE.
- Treatment of patients using the correct assistive devices based on assessments results, including EMI in theatre. Refer all patients who need further management e.g. Cochlear implants/BAHAs.
- Manage the Audiology department alongside the chief therapist. Supervise junior staff and students. Liaise with multidisciplinary team as needed.
- Manage the department stock (assistive devices, batteries and other consumables). Compile Audiology reports on services and patients.
- Be involved in the employee surveillance through hearing screening. Provision of Audiology services to inpatients and outpatients.
- Marketing of services regularly. Maintain quality assurance in the department. Maintain personal growth (CPD).
- Liaise with stakeholders regarding services and patient care. Assist the STA assistants to develop, maintain and monitor the newborn hearing screening.
- Develop the diagnostic ABR clinic and assess the patients both in the clinic and theatre settings.
APPLICATIONS:
Must be submitted to: Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, Human Resource Department, Private Bag X396, Pretoria, 0001. Hand Delivery at Kalafong Security Gate and sign in register book.
NOTE:
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A Ntlatleng Tel No: (012) 373 6777
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
