Chief Audiologist Grade 1

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Chief Audiologist Grade 1 in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as an Audiologist after registration with the HPCSA as an Audiologist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist.
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Audiologist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist.
• HPCSA accredited Additional Training in Cochlear Implant MAPping and Rehabilitation. Willingness to work overtime and be involved in research projects at the institution.
• Successful completion of the HPCSA-accredited Short Course in Cochlear Implant Mapping and Rehabilitation. Appropriate experience as an audiologist rendering services of Cochlear Implant Mapping and Rehabilitation. Competency in the assessment and management of patients (adults, children and babies) with a hearing loss, in particular severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Competency in assessment, rehabilitation and mapping of cochlear implant patients of all ages. Good management, administrative, supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Competent in Diagnostic audiology, hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation of children and adults with hearing loss. Interest in performing / cooperating in research projects within the Cochlear Implant Programme. Ability to mentor and teach junior staff members and post-graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload within the Cochlear Implant Unit, which includes Assessment and management of patients of all ages 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.