Chief Director: District Health Services at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements: 

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA.  At least five (5) years’ experience at senior managerial level preferably in health-related field. A post-graduate degree / diploma in health-related field or equivalent qualification. Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System, including District hospitals and Community Based Services.
• Experience in accounting to communities e.g. Health committees and Facility Boards. Knowledge and experience of financial and human resource management applicable to the Public Service. Proven experience in the provision and management of health services.

Duties

• Provide strategic support and quality assurance services in the district. Manage and facilitate the provision of district hospital services at district level. Manage and facilitate the provision of Primary Health Care (PHC) services. Render financial management services. Render corporate support services.
• Manage the implementation of the full package of district health services (including district hospitals and sub-acute services) within the district, in line with the Departmental Comprehensive Service Plan. Manage key partnerships within the district, especially with the communities, local government, universities and non-profit organizations (NGO’s). Additional to Gert Sibande: Monitor the implementation of National Health Insurance Pilot Project throughout the District.