Biokineticist (P8) (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Sport & Movement Studies) (5 year fixed - term contract)

“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

Job Description:

The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, wishes to appoint a Clinic Manager qualified in the discipline of Biokinetics, who will contribute actively to patient care, clinic management and administration, and the facilitation of teaching and learning through supervision of students doing work-integrated learning at the Doornfontein Biokinetics Clinic and Sport Science Lab.

The successful candidate is expected to provide professional biokinetics treatment to patients, perform clinic administration, and supervision of Clinicians, and facilitate the professional practical training of students doing work-integrated learning at the clinic/lab. Where necessary, the Clinic Manager may become involved in community outreach activities, in-line with the discipline/departmental specific objectives This will include a focus on biokinetics, and relevant cognate disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical evaluation and treatment of biokinetic patients.
• Assisting with campus health days and initiatives.
• Responsible for administering and performing Vitality Fitness Assessments and any other medical aid assessments.
• Ensure the DFC biokinetic clinic operates smoothly and follows the professional guidelines.
• Management of clinic staff.
• General management and administration.
• Assist with the work-integrated learning of students.
• Assist academic staff with teaching and assessment.
• Ensure involvement for the betterment of the institution and community.
• Contributes to departmental outreach and community engagement programmes.
• Continuously develop self in the relevant scientific field.
• Engage in career development and leadership development opportunities.
• Participation (attend and/or present) in the internal continuous professional development workshops will be required on occasion.

• A Degree or relevant qualification in Biokinetics (NQF 7) or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ independent practice experience in Biokinetics.
• Up-to-date registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the Biokinetics Association of South Africa.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Up-to-date registration with Discovery Vitality as an accredited provider.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• The ability to teach at a higher education level.
• Good command of the discipline of Biokinetics with its latest knowledge and trends.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent academic and administrative skills.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Collegial and emotionally intelligent.
• Ability to function in a diverse environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Good time management skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Show adaptability in the teaching and learning and clinic environment by becoming an active team player and addressing possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner.

• Has or is currently enrolled for Postgraduate (NQF 8) qualification in the relevant discipline.
• Own transport.