Deputy Director: Medical Biological Sciences Policy Grade 1 at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Natural / Biological and Food / and/or Pharmaceutical Sciences, which include subjects related to food safety, biotechnology, food science/technology and/or pharmacology that allows registration with HPSCA in the relevant profession (where applicable).
• A postgraduate degree (NQF level 8) in Public Health / Pharmacology Sciences will be an advantage. At least three (3) years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession. Experience should be at least an Assistant Director or equivalent level. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and lead the sub directorate including compliance provisions of the Public Service Act, PFMA, PMDS, capacity building, chemical safety, coordination, financing and procurement.
• Develop and/or facilitate legislation, policies, guidelines resultant from registrations of compounds or approval of agricultural foods by department of Agriculture and/or the South African Health Products Regulatory and any other emerging issues.
• Facilitate and/or participate in research and information systems for risk assessment and risk management of chemicals and emerging issues or technologies in foods.
• Manage participation (and implement where applicable), in food safety and food control related initiatives within the African and/or international context. Manage risk and audit queries.