Chief Director: Maternal, Child and Women’s Health at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in medical or nursing sciences as recognized by SAQA. Registration with appropriate Professions Council.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (including Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Paediatrics) will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at senior management level in a health associated environment, with specific emphasis on child and/or women’s health programmes. Experience in national and international liaison, policy development and implementation, strategic and operational planning.

DUTIES :

• Oversee the reduction of maternal, neonatal and child mortality rates. Develop and support implementation of plans to reduce maternal, new-born and child mortality rates based on the recommendations from the ministerially appointed Mortality Committees.
• Provide strategic direction and oversee the development of relevant policies and guidelines aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, adolescents and children.
• Facilitate the promotion of healthy behaviours and demand for health services in families, communities, especially in the areas that affect the health and wellbeing of mothers, women and children.
• Monitor and report on progress towards achievement of global and national commitments such as Sustainable Development Goal and National Development Plan targets. Effective governance, compliance and risk management. Monitor quality, risk, standards and practices against prescribed frameworks.