Chief Medical Orthotist & Prosthetist Grade 1Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification plus A B-Tech degree/ N-Dip Diploma in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• Current valid registration with the HPCSA as independent practitioner in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in the relevant profession after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as independent practice.
• A valid driver’s licence is an inherent requirement.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Public Service Act and related regulations and policies.
• Budgeting and willing to work under pressure Competencies in service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving skills and analysis, maintaining discipline and conflict resolution, good communication, client orientation and customer focus.

Duties

• The efficient and effective delivery of clinical and related administrative Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics (MOP) services.
• Conduct, plan and monitor Multi- Disciplinary – and Outreach clinics (PHC).
• Report on MOP service delivery.
• Assist the MOP centre manager in general administrative duties & Management of the Mop centre.
• Carry periodically assigned responsibilities of the MOP centre manager in the absence or the manager.
• Measure, manufacture, fit and service MOP devices.
• Assist in supervision and training of subordinates and students.
• Assist in proper management of stores and inventory.
• Assist in implementing guidelines, protocols, Standard Operating Procedures and policies for the MOP department in line with the National and Provincial strategies.
• Assists in promoting continuous development and training of self, personnel and students.
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including Occupational Health and Safety Infection Prevention and Control and other relevant committees and policies within the MOP department and Ro Ferreira Hospital.

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