Assistant Director: Physiotherapist

Requirements

Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist. Registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist (Independent Practice. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Physiotherapist after registration with the 122 HPCSA of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in Management. The candidate must be able to manage and supervise a subsection of the department with thorough knowledge of radiographic techniques, radiation protection, quality assurance, PACS and equipment safety. Competencies: Sound knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety. Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skill, good administrative, strategic planning organizational skills, leadership qualities and supervisory skills Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Basic knowledge of budget planning as well as the Public Finance and Management Act. Good understanding of public hospital operational systems. Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Acts, Knowledge of relevant Public Service policies, acts and regulations, Knowledge of Public Health Sector Quality Improvement Initiatives, Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

To manage, coordinate and administer the operations of the Occupational Therapy services in the Livingstone Tertiary Hospital. Ensure the effective, efficient and cost-effective management of allocated Resources of the Department. To participate & work closely with the interdisciplinary team members. Provision of strategic leadership in striving towards an optimization of occupational therapy services. Facilitate training & development of staff and students. Provide supervision and performance evaluation. Manage Quality Assurance and Clinical governance within the occupational therapy section. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Management and administration duties of the section.

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