Training (Junior) Biokineticist (TBR0079)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Temporary full time Junior Biokineticist.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service Delivery:
- Services as Biokineticist in the CHHP that form part of 3rd income.
Teaching and Learning:
- Biokinetics protocol training to 3rd and 4th year student rotations.
Administration:
- Data capturing, reports, programs, feedback etc.
Minimum requirements
- An honours degree/4-year degree in Biokinetics (NQF level 8).
- Accreditation – current BLS certificate.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Biokinetics Independent Practitioner.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & RECOMMENDATIONS
- Legal Appointment – Malpractice Insurance.
- Professional membership with BASA.
- Working and training students in the teaching, learning and training environment.
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Service provider in Biokinetics being able to work independently in a multi-disciplinary field.
- Teaching and learning or rotation of Biokinetics students.
- Practical experience with specialized equipment: Watt Bike, Cybex, Grucox, ECG beneficial.
- Evaluation of clients, feedback reports and recommendations on program prescriptions.
- Exposure to a wide variety of patients: Cardiac, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, HIV, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Wellness, Special Population Groups, Stroke.
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), emails, the internet and electronic diaries and calendars.
- Experience in online data basis, monitoring systems (Athlete Monitoring System) and communication platforms (Zoom) beneficial.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Empowering students, athletes, players, and patients
- Leadership behaviours and work under pressure
- Attention to communication and ethics
- Show initiative
- Positive and motivating
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Yolandi Willemse on 018 299 1811
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Melissa Freeman on 018 299 4811
CLOSING DATE: 26 November 2024
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 January 2025
Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the afore mentioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
