Assistant Director Non-Communicable Diseases Control (NCD), Geriatric & LTDOT at Gauteng Department of Health

• Package : R 487 197.00 per annum (Level 09) (plus benefits)-Non-OSD

Requirements :

• An appropriate diploma/degree in Nursing Science. A post graduate degree in Management and Primary Health Care (PHC) will be an added advantage
• . At least Five (5) years’ experience in the management of Chronic Diseases in the Districts/Health facilities is highly recommended. Current Registration with SANC as a General Nurse, Community Health Nurse and Midwife. Must be willing to travel and work irregular hours and during public holidays when the need arises
• . A valid South African driver’s licence is mandatory. To have strong clinical skills, theoretical knowledge and be conversant with procedures.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent Communication (written, verbal, presentation and liaison) Skills. Skills in preparations for National and Provincial Campaigns. Proficiency in Microsoft office in particular Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams and Power point with excellent presentation skills. Appropriate Coordination and negotiation skills. Assist in the management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the training of staff on the NCDs. An ability to supervise.
• Ability to solve problems with proven analytic skills. A high level of diligence and commitment in ensuring that all duties are performed within tight and stipulated timeframes with outputs that are of the required quality. Knowledge of the concept of the Departmental Annual Performance and Strategic Plans. Knowledge of Policy Analysis, Development, Research and Information Management. Knowledge and competency in project planning and management.
• Knowledge of the following important Acts: The Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulation, the Public Finance Management Act as well as National Health Act. In depth knowledge of People Management Skill, Leadership, Coordination, Planning, and Organisational. Knowledge and proven competencies in Financial Management skills,
• Change and Knowledge Management, Problem resolution. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Understanding legislative frameworks and related policies in the health public sector and other prescripts.

Duties :

• Assist in the implementation of Non-Communicable Disease, Geriatric and Long Term Domiciliary Oxygen Therapy (LTDOT) including Palliative care strategic goals. Assist in Support, Monitoring and Evaluation of all Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Control programme in the Districts, Sub-Districts and Facilities. Liaise with districts, Sub-Districts Coordinators/Managers in management of NCDs. Capacitate and develop sub districts NCD coordinators through training and supportive supervision.
• Assist in Organising, attend and lead NCDs meetings. Be available to attend other meetings within Public Health Directorate related meetings as well as other meetings related to the NCDs at both Provincial and National levels. Provide the necessary support during disease outbreaks and Campaigns especially in the Long Term care residential facilities (LTCRF).
• Collate, analyse and disseminate relevant NCDs data. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual NCDs reports and be ready to provide Portfolio of evidence to collaborate these reports. Provision of strategic Leadership within the NCDs cluster and determine and establish goals for the NCDs Sub directorate.
• Have regular meetings with stakeholders towards the realization of key strategic gaols of the NCDs programme. Champion the NCDs prevention and Control Committee in the Gauteng province. Assist and manage any project related to the programme through developing any specifications and ensure that services are procured in line with the statutory prescriptions. Develop Quality Improvement plans to improve the management of chronic diseases.
• Lead and coordinate Palliative Care within the NCD programme, including planning, implementation, monitoring, stakeholder engagement and technical support across all levels of care. Assist in implementing Key Geriatric Activities in the Gauteng Province.
• Provide necessary support to the funded and non-funded Older Persons Residential Care Facilities, Service Centres and Old Age Homes and other Long-Term Care Facilities. Work with other stakeholders to implement the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006. Monitor and support the implementation of RT72 contract through administration of Long Term Domiciliary Oxygen Therapy (LTDOT) Programme for patients (children and adults) with Chronic Obstructive Airways Diseases. Represent Non-Communicable Diseases cluster as required at local, regional and international levels as well as interdepartmentally and intra-departmentally. Be responsible for the budget of the NCD Sub-Directorate including Expenditure control. Assist in defining budgetary requirements for the function as per department guidelines and the PFMA and risks management. Supervision, motivation and development of the subordinates with management of dynamics of the team. Conduct and supervise any necessary research needed to improve the management of NCDs.