• Reference Number : refs/020000
  • Directorate : Clinical Services
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R1 663 581 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
  • Enquiries : Dr Daisy Pekane Tel No. 079 896 6147

Requirements :

  • A SAQA recognized NQF Level 7 tertiary qualification in health-related field and a Postgraduate Degree (NQF Level 8) or Specialist Qualification, which is registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Proof of current registration with HPCSA. A minimum of three (3) years appropriate clinical experience after registration with the HPCSA. A minimum of five to ten (5 – 10) years’ experience at middle management level in a hospital setting, working in an academic setting will be an added advantage. The applicant must have the following skills: ability to interpret and apply government prescripts and legislation at strategic and operational levels, analytical thinking and problem - solving, Computer literacy and report writing, People management as well as financial management • A valid driver’s licence. General Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation such as the National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act; and related regulations and policies. Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, Financial Management, Change and transformational management, People management and empowerment. Process Competencies: Service delivery innovation, Knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis, Communication, Client orientation and customer focus , willing to work after hours, standby or on call basis. Competency assessment will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.

Duties :

  • To plan, direct, co-ordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of clinical and administrative support services through working with the key Executive Management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework; to represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public for; to provide strategic leadership to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes. Strategic Planning: prepare a strategic plan for the hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans. Financial Management: maximise revenue through collection of all income due to the hospital; ensure that the hospital is managed within budget in line with the PFMA and relevant guidelines; ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation , asset and risk management. Facility Management: ensure that there are business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery; ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment. Human Resource Management: Implement and monitor the application of human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilisation of human resources; promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including the functioning occupational health and safety committees. Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and manage, monitor and evaluate employee performance. Procurement and Management of Equipment and Supplies: Implement a procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of the delegated authority and in line with the PFMA; ensure that goods and services are procured in a cost effective and timely manner. Clinical and Corporate Governance: oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care; establish community networks and report to the Hospital Board. Ensure corporate governance, infrastructure planning and maintenance as well as management of risks to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes. Report writing skills. Willing to work after hours, standby or on call basis.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. 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). 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/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. 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. 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 : Sefako Makgatho University of Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 22-03-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have a SAQA recognized NQF Level 7 tertiary qualification in health-related field and a Postgraduate Degree (NQF Level 8) or Specialist Qualification, which is registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa?
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years appropriate clinical experience after registration with the HPCSA?
Do you have a proof of current registration with HPCSA?
Do you have a valid driver’s Licence?

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.