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Chief Audiologist Grade 1 at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
May 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Experience:


A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as an Audiologist after registration with the HPCSA as an Audiologist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist.


Minimum Educational Qualification:


Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Audiologist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist.


Duties


Leadership and governance by ensuring implementation of DOH poManage 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.licies, guidelines and SOP's. Effective and efficient management of Reception Services and Registry functions. Client service and support. Data management. SCM and Equipment management