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Chief Directorate: Women’s Maternal, Child and Neonatal Reproductive Health REF NO: NDOH 45/2024
An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in Health Science or Social Science as recognized by SAQA.
A Masters Degree within Health Science will be an added advantage.
Registration with appropriate Profession Council.
A qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) 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.
Specialised knowledge and experience in women’s maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health as well as monitoring and evaluation, human resources and financial management.
Working knowledge of the health sector and government strategies and processes, strategic management and project management.
Knowledge of other programmes that impact on family health particularly HIV/AIDS, TB and nutrition.
Good communication (verbal and written), leadership, analytical, problem solving, research, facilitation, negotiation, advocacy and computer skills (MS Office package).
A valid driver’s license.
SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.
DUTIES
Oversee the reduction of maternal, neonatal and child mortality rates.
Develop and support implementation of plans to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality rates based on the recommendations from the ministerial 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.
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.
APPLICATIONS :
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to [email protected] quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
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