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Chief Audiologist Grade 1 Cochlear Implants (3 year contract)
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Employment Type: Contract
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Reference No: TBH63/2021
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Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
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| A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Audiologist after registration with the HPCSA as either an Audiologist and Speech Therapist or an Audiologist. |
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as either an Audiologist and Speech Therapist or an Audiologist. |
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| Current registration with the HPCSA as either an Audiologist and Speech Therapist or an Audiologist. |
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| Good management, administrative, supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Competent in Diagnostic audiology, hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation of children and adults with hearing loss. Interest in performing or cooperating in research projects within the Cochlear Implant Unit. Ability to supervise and teach junior staff members and students. Competency in the assessment and management of children and adult patients with a hearing loss, in particular moderate-severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Certificate of Additional Training in Cochlear Implant Mapping and Rehabilitation (HPCSA accredited) (preferred)/ appropriate experience in Cochlear Implant Mapping / willingness to undergo training to obtain Certification once appointed. |
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| Manage a clinical caseload within the Cochlear Implant Unit, which includes assessment and management of patients for cochlear implant candidacy, intra-operative and post-operative testing of implant function, programming (mapping) and rehabilitation of cochlear implant patients. Co-operate, train, consult and collaborate with outside agencies and/or professionals. Assist with the management of physical, financial and human resources in the Cochlear Implant Unit and co-ordination of all administrative activities regarding the patients, clinical area and unit. Supervise staff and train under- and post-graduate Audiology students. Undertake and participate in appropriate research and investigations in area of work. |
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| Ms J Perold, tel. no. (021) 938-4604/5086 |
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| Willingness to work overtime, be involved in student training and research projects at the institution. The applicant should have a valid driver’s licence and will be required to travel to perform intra-operative tests and school visits and case meetings. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 466 119- R 517 326 per annum Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
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Starting Date:
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9/3/2021 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 10/1/2021 12:00:00 AM
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