About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist Grade 1, 2 or 3 to join the team at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaMashu. This vital role involves providing comprehensive assessment and treatment services for both paediatric and general speech therapy to patients, ensuring that their communication needs are met. The Speech Therapist will play an essential part in promoting effective communication in the community, enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families in the area.
Located in the heart of KwaMashu, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact within the community. By delivering outreach services and conducting assessments, you will contribute to the overall health and well-being of your patients. As part of the public service, your work will directly support the mission of the Department of Health to provide equitable healthcare services to all South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of all South Africans through accessible healthcare services. It operates various hospitals and clinics, ensuring that communities receive the care they deserve. Working within this department means being part of a team that values compassion, professionalism, and ethical practices in healthcare delivery.
Joining the Department of Health offers you an opportunity to engage in meaningful work that contributes to improving public health standards. As a Speech Therapist, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing essential services that help patients overcome communication barriers and achieve their health goals.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provide effective speech therapy services for paediatrics and adults.
- Educate caregivers and conduct training sessions related to speech therapy.
- Perform home and school visits to ensure continuity of care.
- Document patient care activities, including report writing and statistics.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Support the supervisor with projects and transformation efforts within the department.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma or Degree in Speech Therapy.
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist.
- For Grade 1: No experience required; for Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience; for Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience.
- Proficiency in IsiZulu is essential.
- A valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
How to Apply
Directives to candidates: Applications to be hand-delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu, or emailed to the provided address in the application instructions below.
Requirements
Grade 1: No experience required after registration as Speech Therapist.Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration as Speech Therapist.
Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration as Speech Therapist.
Other Benefits:13thCheque, Medical Aid (Optional), Housing Allowance: Employee must meet prescribed requirements.
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus a National Diploma/Degree in Speech Therapy plus Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist plus Certificate of 180 service endorsed by HR department from previous and current employer will be required only for shortlisted candidates.
Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in-service.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Speech therapy paediatric and general diagnostic, therapeutic procedures.
Knowledge of departmental administrative tasks, Knowledge of ethical code and scope of practice.
Ability to problem solving and to apply analytical process to patient care.
Supervisory skills for junior staff and students.
Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08) and Proficient in IsiZulu.
Job Duties
Provision of effective and comprehensive assessment and treatment for paediatrics and general speech therapy to services to all patients.Sound knowledge of paediatric dysphagia assessments and management.
Comprehensive caregiver training, patient education and related concerns.
Perform outreach services as needed, conduct group work/ therapy and or block therapy as identified.
Confidentiality and ethical multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients.
Conduct home and school visits and other community visits as needed.
Administrative work related to patient care: report-writing, statistics.
Meeting, case conference, legal reports as needed e.
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disability grants, medico legal work and insurance.
Quality improvement plan initiatives: clinical guidelines, teaching and training, audits (core standards, infection control, ideal hospital, etc.
) Effective communication with all stakeholders (Patients.
NGOs, caregivers etc.
) Ensure professional development in line with patient care profile.
Support the supervisor in all projects and transformative efforts
