Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub.The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our pu...
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An appropriate professional qualification preferably a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent / a medical degree (MBChB/MBBS)/ Environmental Health, or other Health Sciences-related qualifications
Eight (8) years or more managerial and functional experience at a senior level preferably within the public health environment with a proven track record demonstrating the ability to manage a large and diverse team of professionals in the public health environment
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, or with the South African Nursing Council, or with the Pharmacy Council of South Africa
Sound knowledge of legislation applicable to local government
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to interface at a political level
Driver’s licence and own vehicle.
Key Performance Areas
Direct the implementation of strategies aimed at creating awareness of incidents and diseases to the health indicators, to ensure adequate knowledge and understanding in the formal and informal communities and sectors of Health legislation and acceptable practices that support healthy living conditions
Plan and direct the Environmental Health strategy with respect to service delivery and define the short / medium term plans objectives for the Environmental Health functionality
Ensure compliance with applicable legislative and legal requirements, and promote ethical business practices within the Department by discharging all duties in accordance with principles of sound corporate governance
Strategically manage the Department services to ensure the optimal and sustainable utilisation of City Resources
Execute departmental financial responsibilities/accountabilities to ensure timely and accurate accounting reduction/elimination of fruitless expenditure, and sustainable functional operations
Manage, develop, and/or implement multiple high-risk, complex projects or minor to medium-sized programmes
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