University of Johannesburg

Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

Responsibilities:

Management:

• Management of the Physiotherapist services within UJ Sport

• Mentor Physiotherapist students as part of the Work Integrated Learning programme

Sustainability through innovation (Competitive participation and Implementation):

• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully serve the Physiotherapy Rehabilitation processes of UJ Sports Athletes:

• Identify the resources (personnel, time, money, equipment, etc) required to provide excellent services.

• Utilise specialist resources and equipment.

• Create and coordinate work integrated learning opportunities in collaboration with other institutions.

• Identify research opportunities within the field of injury rehabilitation and injury prevention.

• Develop forms and records to document all activities so that all information is appropriately documented and secured.

• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the division on the progress.

• Review the quality of the work completed on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the standards.

• Quarterly and annual report writing

• Do research to keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating injuries.

Fundraising:

• Support the Unit in the fundraising project that they have identified and committed on doing.

Public Leadership:

• Assist and maintain strategic internal and external partnerships.

• Liaise with local, provincial, regional and national sport structures.

Good Governance (Risk Management and mitigation of risks)

• Identify and report risks within the environment.

• Notify the Line Manager of any equipment that is faulty.

• Valid CPR and First aid certification.

• Adhere to the ethical guideline of HPCSA, South African Physiotherapy Association (SAPA), and Physiotherapy Association of South Africa.

Professional Development:

• Attendance of development workshops as per the agreed performance development Plan.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or BSc Physiotherapy qualification (NQF Level 7), preferably with Sport Physiotherapy (SPT) and Orthopaedic Manipulation Therapy (OMT) certificate or equivalent

• Two (2) to three (3) years of working experience and must be a registered Physiotherapist, specializing in sports injuries.

• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety and sports-related safety measures

• Computer literate and familiar with the MS Office suite

• HPCSA and SAPA registration with valid malpractice insurance

• A valid driver’s license.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively.

• Liaise with players, coaches and administrators.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

• Effective leadership and people management.

• Risk assessment and management.

• Creative and innovative skills.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Marianne Viljoen on Tel: (011) 559- 3362

Enquiries regarding remunerations and benefits: Mr Tumelo Thagane on Tel: (011) 559-3014 (HCM Business Partner)

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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Physiotherapist (P7) (UJ Sport) 3-Year Contract

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