Jobs at National Department of Health - (3 Positions)

Requirements :

• A Bachelor’s Degree qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA in Emergency Medical Care.
• Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Emergency Care Practitioner.
• A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management will be an advantage.
• A proven experience in Emergency Medical Services, Management competencies, policy development and analysis and interaction with key role players in health care.
• Knowledge of National Health Act and the regulations pertaining to the Act, knowledge and understanding of policies related to facilities development and planning as well as related Acts and regulations.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Disaster Management Act 57/2002, and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Good leadership, organisational, analytical, planning, communication (written and verbal) and computer literacy (Microsoft Office package)skills.
• Ability to work independently, high pressured environment and with the team and work irregular hours. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Develop, facilitate and monitor of the implementation of National
• Regulation, policy or programmes related to disasters.
• Represent and manage government or non-government district/provincial/national or international special events for the department of Health.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies for response to district/provincial/national and international disasters.
• Undertake co-ordination and facilitation of the implementation of emergency preparedness plan for possible major incidents/disasters.
• Support units within NDOH and sector departments on transversal matters.

Salary: Grade 3: R846, 033 per annum. Registration with the HPCSA as paramedic or ECP and a minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience. Salary grade will be determined in accordance with the above requirements as per the OSD.

Enquiries : Mr Raveen Naidoo at tel no 081 324-5555
Closing Date : 14th, March 2022

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THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED MAY RE-APPLY.

CENTRE: Branch: Hospitals Tertiary Services and Human Resources Development. Pretoria.
Requirements:

• A post-graduate degree in Health, Social Sciences or Public Health or equivalent NQF 8 qualifications. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalisation.
• At least 10 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.
• Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and computer skills.
• A creative and an innovative thinker.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work long irregular hours.
• Ability to function under pressure.
• A valid driver’s license.

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 themanagement of the provincial health facility revitalisation grant and the infrastructure component of the national health grant.

Enquiries: Ms VM Rennie email [email protected]
Closing Date : 7th, March 2022

Applications: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria.
Application should be emailed to: [email protected] quoting the reference number indicated per advertised post.

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CENTRE: Chief Directorate: Environmental Health and Port Health. Pretoria.
Requirements:

• National Diploma/Bachelor Degree recognised by SAQA at NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health and current registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner with HPCSA.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in Environmental Health and Port Health of which three (3) years must be at supervisory position. Experience in Port Health would be an advantage Interpersonal and good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Good command of Microsoft office package.
• Technical and practical knowledge of Environmental Health and Port Health.
• Knowledge of the Legislative and policy framework informing the field of work of Port Health as well as ability to interpret and implement all relevant legislation.
• Must be willing to work overtime and travel extensively. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Manage and ensure implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005) and all relevant Port Health related legislation.
• Develop and monitor rapid response plans for emergencies, including public health contingency plans Update and share routine protocols for routine and urgent communication and collaboration during public health emergencies.
• Manage and facilitate therendering of a comprehensive Port Health Services. Ensure a safe environment for travelers using the point of entry.
• Manage andsupervise staff and resources. Manage risk and Audit queries.

Salary: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R 565, 668 per annum as per OSD

Enquiries: Ms A Hargreave email: [email protected]
Closing Date : 7th, March 2022

Applications: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria.
Application should be emailed to: [email protected] quoting the reference number indicated per advertised post.