KA WUNDRAM
Occupational Therapist/Teacher
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across range of fields of practice. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to clients and their stakeholders for improving functional performance. Experienced in broad spectrum of healthcare and educational environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Occupational Therapy/Disability Assessment consultant
Self
04.2011 - Current
- Functional Capacity Assessment and reporting for referred clients
- Consultant to medico-legal and FCE assessment practices
- Liaised with clients, management, employers and medical teams to better understand client needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Expert court witness for assessed cases
- Compiled Functional Capacity Assessment reports.
Intermediate Phase Teacher
De La Salle Holy Cross College
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed Natural Science, Social Science and Life Orientation teaching in an interactive Thinking Schools model
- Peformed pastoral Care for children aged 10 to 13
- Active member of Pro-Diversity committee for school
- Increased collaboration with colleagues, specialists, parents and stakeholders to design and deliver new curricular material.
Specialist private Occupational Therapy practitioner
Self
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Functional assessment and treatment of all referred clients in field of upper limb injury
- Multi-disciplinary planning and interaction for services and training in field
- Practice administration.
National Rehabilitation Standards Manager and Acting National Rehabilitation Manager
Life Healthcare Ltd
02.2002 - 07.2009
- Planned, developed and managed therapy services for rehabilitation units nationally
- Developed, launched and grew national rehabilitation network from 2 units in 2002 to 7 units in 2009
- Advanced and established national footprint for rehabilitation services for the Life Healthcare group, including management support, training and monitoring of compliance to clinical standards and quality service delivery.
Clinical Research Associate
CroMedica SA
02.2001 - 02.2002
- Monitored clinical research programmes nationally
- Maintained audit-ready trial filing systems for allocated trials
- Co-ordinated, planned and tracked trial procedures.
Senior Occupational Therapist and Research Fellow
Southern Derbyshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
06.1999 - 05.2000
- Service delivery in specialist upper limb rehabilitation unit
- Technical research for Hand Surgery research programmes
- Supervised and trained students and basic-grade Occupational Therapists.
Clinical Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Consultancy Services
01.1997 - 07.1998
- Delivered clinical services to private healthcare patients on a part-time basis
Lecturer and Clinical Tutor
University of the Witwatersrand
02.1992 - 12.1996
- Designed and established problem-based learning curriculum for first-year students
- Mentored, lectured and trained all levels of undergraduate students in department.
Occupational Therapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Head of Occupational Therapy
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
01.1991 - 04.1999
- Established integrated hand therapy services
- Tutored and trained undergraduate students and junior therapists
- Delivered and developed specialist upper limb and burn injury services
- Managed and coordinated 34 professional staff for inpatient, outpatient and outreach services for Soweto
- Deputy Chairperson of hospital's Customer Excellence Committee
- Active member, Hospital Information System planning committee
- Active member, Gauteng Health Occupational Therapy Management Team for provincial service planning.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) -
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2017 - 05.2020
Leadership Development Programme -
University of The Witwatersrand Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2005 - 05.2005
Hospital Management Certificate programme -
University of The Witwatersrand Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.1998 - 05.1998
BSc(Occupational Therapy) -
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.1986 - 05.1990
BSc(Medical Sciences) -
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.1986 - 05.1988
Skills
Interpersonal skillsundefined
Occupation
Occupational Therapist and Teacher
Driving License
Code 08 - issued 08/12/1985
Health Status
Excellent
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Date of Birth: 08/12/1967
- Marital Status: Married - 10/1993
Timeline
Intermediate Phase Teacher
De La Salle Holy Cross College
01.2021 - 12.2023
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) -
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 05.2020
Occupational Therapy/Disability Assessment consultant
Self
04.2011 - Current
Specialist private Occupational Therapy practitioner
Self
08.2009 - 09.2012
Leadership Development Programme -
University of The Witwatersrand Business School
01.2005 - 05.2005
National Rehabilitation Standards Manager and Acting National Rehabilitation Manager
Life Healthcare Ltd
02.2002 - 07.2009
Clinical Research Associate
CroMedica SA
02.2001 - 02.2002
Senior Occupational Therapist and Research Fellow
Southern Derbyshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
06.1999 - 05.2000
Hospital Management Certificate programme -
University of The Witwatersrand Business School
01.1998 - 05.1998
Clinical Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Consultancy Services
01.1997 - 07.1998
Lecturer and Clinical Tutor
University of the Witwatersrand
02.1992 - 12.1996
Occupational Therapist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Head of Occupational Therapy
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
01.1991 - 04.1999
BSc(Occupational Therapy) -
University of The Witwatersrand
01.1986 - 05.1990
BSc(Medical Sciences) -
University of The Witwatersrand
01.1986 - 05.1988
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