The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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A Matric Certificate, Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration and Project Management.
Five (5) years relevant experience in health economics or financial management and policy development of which three (3) years must be functional experience at a junior management level (Assistant Director level 9) preferably in a Health Economics or Financial management environment.
A valid Driver’s License, Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and any other related legislative and regulatory frameworks.
JOB PURPOSE-
To support the strategic planning, management and implementation of health economics and financial management functions within the department. The position provides technical leadership in economic analysis, budgeting, resource allocation, financial planning and policy development to ensure efficient and sustainable financing of health programs and services.
Duties :
Strategic Planning and Policy support – Support the development and implementation of policies related to health economics and health care financing. Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of health economic frameworks, methodologies and analytical tools to inform equitable resource allocation, program prioritization, and long-term sector sustainability.
Health Economics Analysis and Data Management - Lead comprehensive cost modelling, expenditure trend analysis, and efficiency assessments across program facilities, and service platforms to optimize value for money and improve health system performance. – Financial Planning and Budgeting - Direct and oversee strategic budgeting processes, including Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) submissions, performance-based budgeting, and alignment of financial planning with departmental strategic objectives and Annual Performance Plans.
Program and Project Support - Oversee the analysis and interpretation of program performance data to generate evidence-based recommendations that enhance service delivery efficiency, financial accountability, and health outcomes.
Ensuring the integration of financial planning, service delivery targets, and health system priorities through coordinated planning processes and cross-functional collaboration. Lead the development of financial risk management strategies, scenario planning models, and forecasting tools to guide strategic decision-making and mitigate fiscal exposure.
Stakeholder Engagement - Facilitate high-level stakeholder engagement with Provincial Treasury, National Departments, healthcare institutions, and other strategic partners on matters relating to health financing, funding reform, and intergovernmental fiscal coordination. Serve as a principal economic and financial advisor to senior and executive management on health financing reforms, fiscal sustainability, funding models, and policy implications within the evolving healthcare landscape.
Supervision and Capacity Building - Provide effective leadership and people management within the Directorate, including supervision, performance management, and capacity building to ensure high-quality analytical outputs and compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
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