Fresh Jobs 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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 and NQF 8 in Health, Social Sciences or Public Health.
• At least 8 years relevant working experience on Senior Management level. Knowledge of and experience in Hospital Management, Tertiary Health Service and Human Resource Development, policy development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring. in-depth knowledge and understanding of health challenges in South Africa as well as SADC regions. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate appropriate governance of hospitals within a National Health Insurance system. Facilitate the planning and development policies to ensure the effective Training of Health workers in line with the Human Resources for Health strategy. Development of transversal policies for human resources in the health sector.
• Development of policies that guide the governance and management of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the country. Render effective and efficient Forensic Chemistry Laboratory services to support the Criminal Justice System and reduce the burden of diseases and unnatural causes of death.
• Responsible for policies that guide the management of and service standards of Forensic Pathology Services. Responsible for providing leadership in development and implementation of policies in nursing education and practice.
• Responsible for planning, setting norms and standards, monitoring and coordination of the delivery of health infrastructure to enable provinces to plan, manage, modernise, rationalise and transform infrastructure, health technology, hospital management and improve quality of care. Responsible for the management of the provincial health facility revitalisation grant and the infrastructure component of the national health grant.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of a policy framework for the effective management of secondary and tertiary health services, while ensuring the health system has an adequate number of skilled clinical, technical, and managerial personnel to deliver quality care.