Director: Nutrition at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 and Bachelor’s Degree/An NQF 7 qualification in Dietetics or Nutrition. A postgraduate qualification in Nutrition/Dietetics, as well as registration with the HPCSA as a Nutritionist or Dietician, will be considered an advantage. At least five (5) years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in nutrition and/or public health field. Experience in policy development process, planning, monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of National Health Act, Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, Health Professions Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Human resources and Procurement policies.

DUTIES :

• Manage the development and review of food and nutrition-related regulations, policies, strategies and guidelines. Conduct literature search to get latest evidence and organise and analyse available data. Overall planning, organising and co-ordination of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of food and nutrition interventions and programmes.
• Provide leadership, direction, guidance, technical support and appropriate tools and material to provinces on the implementation of the nutrition interventions and programmes. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on food and nutrition related actions. Engage development partners to support implementation of priority nutrition interventions. Coordinate implementation of programmes initiated and supported by development partners to reduce duplication.
• Manage the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of nutrition- related regulations, policies, strategies and guidelines to ensure effective programme delivery. Develop monitoring and evaluation framework and tools. Manage human, financial and asset resources efficiently in compliance with the PFMA, treasury regulations and departmental prescripts. Manage and supervise human resources within the directorate, including performance management and development, leave management and staff wellness.