Therapeutic & Medical Support Services Programme Coordinator Grade 1

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 509,000 - 688,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Therapeutic & Medical Support Services Programme Coordinator Grade 1 to lead the therapeutic services unit, participate in operational planning, and ensure quality clinical delivery across district facilities.

The role requires a HCPCSA-registered clinician with at least three years of post-Community service experience, strong communication, and proven leadership abilities. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with bachelor’s degree in one of the therapeutic services fields and HPCSA registration.
• Three years of clinical experience after Community service or as an independent practitioner.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Leadership or managerial experience and proven computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a busy health district.

Responsibilities

• Develop and participate in the operational plan for the therapeutic services unit.
• Engage in procurement inventory and maintenance of equipment for professionals.
• Conduct support visits to facilities where therapeutic services are provided.
• Plan, implement and evaluate health promotion activities per health calendar and PHC obligations.
• Ensure adherence to policies, guidelines, and data reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership experience

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Audiology

Bachelor’s degree in Podiatry

Bachelor’s degree in Optometry

HPCSA registration as independent Practitioner

Job description

Therapeutic & Medical Support Services Programme Coordinator Grade 1

• Reference Number : refs/056508
• Directorate : THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R598 260 .00 per annum

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Speech and Audiology/ Audiology/ Speech Therapy/ Podiatry/ Optometry degree.Registration with HPCSA as an independent Practitioner Proof of current annual registration with HPCSA. Three ( 03) years of working experience in the Department of Health as a clinician after Community services or as Independent Practitioner Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Leadership or Managerial experience. Computer literacy and drivers license is essential

Duties :

• Develop and participate in the compilation of the operational plan for the therapeutic services unit. Engage in procurement inventory and maintenance activities of each professional’s equipment within the unit. Conduct Support visits to all facilities where Therapeutic services are provided by the Unit. Plan, implement and evaluate health promotion and prevention activities in accordance with health calenda, primary health care obligations and liase with health promotion Unit. Implement quality assurance and Ideal clinic policies and develop quality improvements plans (QIP) for the therapeutic services unit. Liaise with other stakeholders within the Ekurhuleni Health District and out of Health. Ensure that there is adherence to legislatures, policies and guidelines within the Therapeutic Services. Participate in research projects and meetings in the district.Communicate effectively with the PHC Managers, Therapeutics Unit, Sub-district Managers and Professional coordinators. Ensure that allocated staff participate in education and training programs for continuous professional development and quality services delivery Participation in recruitment processes Ensure compliance with Performance management development systems Manage conflicts and disciplinary issues of the unit Ensure compliance with DHMIS policy and timeous submission of data according to the data flow policy. Compilation of monthly reports for the Unit, District and the Provincial office in line with Corporate Identity. Ability to solve problems and find solutions where there are challenges. Ability to work under pressure

Employer :

Department of Health

Closing Date :

21-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have current registration with HPCSA?

Do you have a valid drivers licence?

Do you have degree in one of the Therapeutic services courses?

Do you have 3 years working experience as clinician aftercommunity services or as Independent practitioner?

ARE YOU COMPUTER LITERATE?