The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a department of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Appropriate 4-year Health related National Diploma/Degree or equivalent, registrable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council.
Appropriate/recognisable experience in District Heath Systems/Management/Services. Appropriate experience in PHC Management.
Managerial skills, strategic thinking, interpretation and articulation skills. Sound knowledge of professional ethics. Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Good intra- and interpersonal skills aimed at professional relational development, maintenance of good professional relations and effective conflict resolution. Adaptable and innovative in a high-pressure environment and to work independently and in different clinical settings. Good communication skills. Be able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment.
Operational and strategic management of Primary Health Care services for the sub-district. Manage critical support services. Adequate financial planning and control. HR planning and management. Liaison and interaction with micro/specific and macro/general environment-Networking.
Valid (Code B/EB/CI) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel within the district. Availability to work after hours, if and when required. Be able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.