Deputy Director: Public Health (Women Reproductive Health Programmes & Non-Communicable Disease Control) at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric Certificate plus 
• BCur Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science, Midwifery, Community and Psychiatric Nursing accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) NQF level 7. 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care/Clinical Specialisation in Primary Care Nursing (NQF level 8) 
• Postgraduate in Health Service Management or Nursing Administration (NQF level 8). 
• Proof of registration with the relevant Health Professional Body. 
• A valid driver’s licence 

OR

• MBChB accredited with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), NQF level 8. 
• Relevant Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Public Health/Health Management /Health Services Management or any health-related field 
• Proof of registration with the Health Professional Body. 
• A valid driver’s licence 

AND

• 8 years or more working experience with National Priority Programmes involving Non-Communicable Disease Control, Substance abuse and Mental Health as well as Maternal, Reproductive and Women’s health programmes, of which 4 years or more must be at the middle management level. 

Primary Function: 

• To lead, develop, give strategic direction, manage and oversee the implementation of health programmes that minimise the burden of diseases resulting from Non -Communicable Diseases (NCD’s), including Substance Abuse and Mental Health as well as Maternal, Reproductive and Women’s Health programmes.
• Monitor, evaluate and control the implementation in all Regions in the City in order to ensure prevention, reduction of incidence and control of the prevalence of Non-Communicable diseases amongst the citizens of Johannesburg. Ensure that the provision of the Non-Communicable Diseases programme in the City is developed and implemented within and aligned to the national and provincial framework. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Provides the direction, planning, support and leadership 
• Leads, supports and controls the financial management, budgeting and forecasting 
• Direct, lead, plan, organise, manage, control, monitor and evaluate the health information processes that are specific to the operations of the service delivery issues pertaining to the National Priority Programmes, District Health Information System [DHIS], Skills Development and Training, Quality Assurance, Research and Health Promotion programmes 
• Leads, supports, controls and participates in the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with a supportive and motivating climate for the incumbents in the Unit to perform optimally 
• Leads and supports training and strengthens the capacity of managers and operational staff in relation to Non-Communicable Diseases, including Substance abuse and Mental Health, Maternal, Reproductive and Women’s Health Programmes 
• Direct the implementation, monitor and evaluate Non-Communicable Diseases, Maternal, Reproductive and Women’s Health Programmes in the City 

Leading Competencies: 

• Knowledge of other business processes feeding into and those dependent on the skills development processes, analytical thinking, understanding of the management and control of Non-Communicable Diseases, Computer skills to ensure ability to compile reports, keep the database up to date; manipulate and analyse data; do presentations at meetings/training sessions/ workshops, etc. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), 
• Understanding of various systems used within the city such as SAP, data management systems, electronic document management systems, Outlook, etc. 
• Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills. 

Core Competencies: 

• Knowledge of the local government environment, District Health Information System [DHIS], and Health Promotion Programmes Work. 
• Extensive knowledge and Experience in National Priority Programmes. 
• Knowledge of relevant standards as well as the statutory and regulatory framework within which the Employee Development function operates 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele), Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.