Director-General: Health at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• This high-level position calls for a person who is in possession of Grade 12 and an appropriate qualification (NQF level 8) in Health Science or related as recognized by SAQA.
• At least ten (10) years of experience at a senior managerial level of which five (5) must be as a member of the SMS in the Public Service. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization Proven ability to innovate.

DUTIES :

• As Accounting Officer in overall control of the Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Implementation of the 9 Pillars of the Presidential Social Compact for transformation of the Health Sector, adopted by the National Government of South Africa. Ensure that the strategic direction and policies of the Department are aligned with Government priorities, the National Development Plan and other Government strategic documents.
• Overseeing the provision of corporate management services which includes overseeing the management of financial services and Supply Chain, Legal services, and the provision of advice to management on the adequacy, economic and effectiveness of systems of internal control, risk management and governance processes. Provision of strategic leadership and creation of a social compact for better health outcomes. Implementation of a National Health Insurance Plan. Improving quality of Services. Overhauling the health care system and improve its management. Improving Human Resources Management. Revitalisation of physical infrastructure.
• Accelerate implementation of HIV and AIDS Plan and reduction of mortality 15 due to TB and other communicable diseases. Mass mobilisation for better health for the population. Review of the Drug policy. Strengthening Research and Development. Effective co-operation and collaboration with other Departments. Chief Advisor to the Minister on Policy matters. Implementation of government health policy.
• Implement comprehensive integrated health systems and develop programmes, which will provide accessible and improved health services to all South Africans through a primary health care approach. Implement a comprehensive national strategy to control and reduce the spread of communicable and non-communicable diseases and stakeholder mobilisation for that purpose. Ensure proper planning of health resources and facilities to support and evaluate service delivery. Reduce environmental and occupation health risks.
• Ensure the appropriate use of health technologies and to regulate control and produce essential drugs. Implement policies and programmes to enable people who are disabled to reach their potential to improve the delivery of mental health service and to reduce legal and illegal substance abuse.
• Reduce maternal, women and child morbidity and mortality and improve the health of young people. Provide information for planning, management and evaluation of health services and health research. Ensure that regulations relating to professional councils are adhered to. Promote regional and interregional co-operation with the health sector according to the government international policy. Supervision of government spending according to policy.
• Assist in transformation of the Public Service with emphasis on servicing the public rather than on bureaucracy. Assist in developing anti-corruption and anti-fraud programmes. Development and implementation of programmes that will ensure caring and compassionate health science.