• Reference Number : REFS/018990
• Directorate : Primary Health Care
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 162 200.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr. S Choma Tel No. (081) 038 9856

Requirements :

• An NQF level 7 tertiary qualification (Bachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma) in Health-related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ applicable experience in District Health Services environment at a Middle Management Level. A Degree/Diploma in Public Health Management will be an added advantage. A valid Driver’s Licence. The candidate must have good interpersonal, people management and leadership skills. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies. CORE COMPETENCIES: Strategic capability and leadership programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment. Progress Competencies: Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus.

Duties :

• Plan, direct, co-ordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of health/ medical and administrative support services at District level within the prevailing legal and statutory framework. Work with key Primary Health Care management teams at District level, Represent the district at provincial and public forums. Provide strategic leadership and to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes. Ensure the implementation of the ICRM in all the clinics, lead the attainment of the ideal status and accreditation by OHSC. Monitor the implementation of the strategic health programmes in the District. Ensure the integration of health services at all levels of the health system with specific reference to the role and contribution of the private sector, development partners and relevant stakeholders. Ensure the establishment of the health facilities in all facilities in the sub districts, to improve access to health services by communities. Implement Community Health Worker programme as part of the community-based services component of the Primary Health Care, Coordinate all district support partners in the implementation of the key mandates of both national and provincial departments of health, Monitor the establishment and functionality of Contracting Units for Primary Health Care (CUPs) within the District. Lead the development and monitoring of the District Health Plans, Operational Plans in line with the National Health Planning Guidelines and Provincial Annual Performance Plan. Facilitate Monitoring and Evaluation through District Quarterly Reviews in line with the District Health Plans. Ensure that the District Health System provides a platform to consolidate the provision of a primary healthcare package of services in fixed and community outreach service areas. Ensure functionality of referral systems within the district health system. Conduct regular review visits to health districts to provide support in providing a comprehensive basket of health services. Manage areas of community dissatisfaction to access to services and any other District Health inquiries or queries. Oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care, establish community networks and report to the relevant Governance structures.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is mandatory when applying for Senior Management positions (Director-upwards) in the Public Service. NB: No appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), offered by the National School of Government. SMS Pre-Entry Certificate can be obtained by registering on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme. NB: Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates may be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Ekurhuleni Health District

Closing Date : 29-09-2023

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.