Deputy Manager Nursing (PN-A8) : Mental Health & Substance Abuse at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus (NQF Level 7) in Health Sciences that allows registration with health regulatory body of South Africa. A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate / recognisable experience as health professionals. At least four (4) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience at management level in Mental Health Services Coordination.
• Core competencies: Knowledge of mental health services, communication skills, financial management, planning and organisation, monitoring and evaluation. Project management. Registration with relevant health regulatory body of South Africa. Basic computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. 

Duties

• Coordinate and support the implementation of Mental Health Act 17 of 2002, National mental health policy framework and strategic plan 2023-2030 and Health sector drug master plan in the province. Develop a provincial comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse, Coordinate and support the provision of the forensic mental health services, Coordinate the establishment of the mental health community-based services in the province. Develop a strategy to manage child and adolescence in the province. Ensure effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders to maintain existing mental health services. Provide technical support to districts on matters relating to mental health.
• Monitor program performance using available tool and innovative method to strengthen the program. Develop monitoring framework that will provide for participation of all stakeholders.  Develop and implement the strategies in line with provincial policies, guidelines and ensure integration into primary health care. Assist in the coordination of services including training and capacity building for health care workers. Support and facilitate the licensing of NPOs and NGOs involved in the management of persons with mental illness and/or severe or profound intellectual disability. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and inter-sectoral collaboration on mental health and substance abuse management. Compile and submit reports and progress update.