Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist or Audiologist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist or Audiologist. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist or Audiologist. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime when required. Willingness to travel. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and ability to drive. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of international, national and provincial policies, legislation and guidelines related to disability, rehabilitation, eye care, palliative care and ageing services. Project or programme planning, coordination and implementation within health systems. Understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, and risk mitigation in health and rehabilitation services. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data for service planning and quality improvement. Computer literacy, written and verbal communication skills. Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and system-level problem-solving. Understanding of rehabilitation and healthcare ecosystems within the broader provincial health system.
Duties
Provide technical, programme and implementation support for disability, rehabilitation, eye care, palliative care and care of the elderly programmes. Lead and support the development, review and implementation of guidelines, 180 standard operating procedures and service delivery models. Provide technical input into national and provincial tenders for assistive technologies, rehabilitation and eye care equipment and therapeutic materials. Lead and support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service delivery projects and initiatives to inform planning and quality improvement. Support intersectoral collaboration with government departments, higher education institutions and other partners.
