The Free State Department of Health will achieve its vision by:
Providing quality, accessible and comprehensive health services through a family and community -based Primary Health Care (PHC) Approach to the Free State community;
Optimally utilizing all its resources to provide the caring and compassionate services;
Empowering and developing all its p...
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District Director (x1 posts) Centre : Xhariep District Office
Matric plus an undergraduate qualification NQF 7 in a clinical related field as recognized by SAQA.
Post graduate degree in Clinical/Administrative field (NQF 8) recognized by SAQA. At least 5 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience at middle management/ senior management level, preferably in the health sector.
Successfully completed SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) and obtained a certificate.
A valid drivers’ license.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of Health policies, management of health information, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedures, Treasury Regulations and Financial Systems, Public Health Systems.
Skills:
Leadership, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of public sector and institutional policy framework. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
Computer skills in basic programmes. Good communication skills, presentation skills.