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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Chief Medical Orthotist Prosthetist Grade 1
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS73/2025
   Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre, Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre, Pinelands
 
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Orthotics and Prosthetics field after registration with HPCSA.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist.
 
Enquiries:
Mr BJ Mlambo, tel. no. (021) 531 5300
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist with HPCSA.
 
Note:
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Strategic and Operational Planning and coordination of Orthotics and Prosthetics and Orthopaedic Footwear services. Supervise all aspects of Human Resources and Orthotics and Prosthetics and Orthopaedic Footwear production. Participate in production work by Designing, measuring, manufacturing, fitting, repairing and adjusting all O & P devices. Financial and Supply Chain management within resources and according to the prescripts. Provide and supervise the training of students MOPs and In-service trainees Comprehensive clinical governance and Clinical Practice review, including the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines, and SOPs. Liaison with internal and external stakeholders as required to enhance the continuity of care. Participate in MOP Centre meetings and perform duties delegated by the Facility Manager including acting position as facility Manager.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Strong innovative, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation- and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to think and function independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team. The ability to collect and critically analyze data and produce reports. Computer literacy skills with competency in MS Office.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 545 262 - R 605 550 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
2/21/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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