Latest Jobs at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS

• A Grade 12 certificates and an appropriate NQF 7 qualification in Nursing,  Nursing and Midwifery/Health Science as recognized by SAQA. An appropriate NQF 8 qualification in the above fields will be an advantage.
• At least five (5) years of experience at senior managerial level in Nursing environment. Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Services. 

DUTIES

• Provide strategic direction on developing nursing norms and standards for the health care system and regulate the functions. Provide strategic leadership in the production of sufficient number and appropriate categories of nurses with the view to strengthen access to health services through universal health coverage.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of nursing policies, practices, and partnerships needed to further enhance nurses' education, training and clinical practice. Ensure contribution to health policy development by providing evidence-based nursing perspectives.
• Facilitate the appropriate development of the nursing education and training curriculum. Ensure an effective South African contribution to nursing and health policy in international Fora, including World Health Organisation. Ensure effective nursing leadership, management, and governance.
• Provide overall management of the office of nursing services within the National Department of Health. 

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• An NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate or equivalent). At least five (5) years  experience driving heavy duty vehicles. Knowledge of physical inspection of vehicles and interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles.
• Good people skills. Ability to read/write. Ability to interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts. A valid driver’s license (Code EC/14 with PDP). 

DUTIES

• Drive Heavy duty vehicles. Transportation of work teams and material/equipment. Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water). Inspection of the vehicles/equipment and report defects.  
• Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle. Transport employees in the office and guests. Assist in rendering messenger services in the department. Transport of goods/mail to the correct destination. 

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REQUIREMENTS 

• An NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate or equivalent). At least one (1) year  driving experience.
• Knowledge and procedures to perform messenger functions and do routine office administrative support function.
• Knowledge of physical inspection of vehicles and interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles. Good people skills. 

DUTIES  

• Perform driver functions. Drive light and medium motor vehicle to transport passenger and deliver other items (mail and documents).
• Do routine maintenance on allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
• Complete all the required and prescribe records and logs books with regards to with regards to the vehicle and the good handled.
• Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the department. Copy and fax documents. Assist in the registry.
• Render a clerical support/messenger and related items in the office.

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REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 (NQF4) and NQF 6 qualification in Logistics/Assets/Finance/  Accounting/Supply Chain Management will be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. 

DUTIES  

• Reconcile asset register. Capture asset register on BAS, Assetware and Logis System.
• Render asset management clerical services. Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and individuals.
• Capture journals for disposal items and assets register. Capture journals for misallocation, compiling and avail monthly reconciliation records to be submitted to finance section. Assist with audit queries within area of work. 

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 in Public Management/Finances,  Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Financial Management.
• At least one (1) year’ experience in managing mobile communication services or photocopy leases. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and government policies. 

DUTIES  

• Monitor the timely opening of new voice and data contracts, upgrading of contracts as well as the timely closing/delinking of contracts. Verify that appropriate devises are provided in terms of RT15-2021.
• Keep schedule of all voice and data invoices received and continually monitor that all the invoices are paid timely. Monitor the timely capturing and approving of cellular and photocopy lease invoices.
• Assist Units with procurement of photocopy/shredding machine leases.  Contract management of voice/data contracts and photocopy/shedding machine leases.
• Monitor that all voice and data contracts of officials leaving NDoH are timely cancelled/migrated. Supervise subordinate.  

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• An appropriate NQF 6 qualification that allows registration with the Health  Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Epidemiology/Biological Science or Environmental Health. Registration with the HPCSA. Postgraduate qualification in Public Health/Epidemiology and Biostatistics or Epidemiology will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in supervisory level within the health sector environment preferably at the hospital level.

DUTIES  

• Support the development and updating of IDSR Strategies, Technical Guidelines (TGs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Coordinate and manage meetings with stakeholders on IDSR strategies, TGs, SOPs developments. Strengthen Health Facility Based Surveillance System.
• Conduct trainings to hospitals as part of strengthening HFEBS (Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs)).
• Manage and improve quality of surveillance data. Monitor the use of eIDSR and prepare public health intelligence reports. Monitor IDSR (HFEBS) implementation and rollout.
• Conduct monitoring and supervisory support visits to hospitals on HAIs surveillance and on mortality surveillance systems. Support pandemic preparedness and response activities. Support during outbreak investigation and response. 

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Nursing or Advanced  Midwifery Nursing.
• At least three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Maternal and Neonatal Health environment. 

DUTIES  

• Render technical support and ensure proper implementation of maternal and neonatal health national policies and guidelines at all levels of care. Facilitate and support training workshops to create awareness of policies and guidelines.
• Support provinces in the provision of quality intrapartum and postpartum care through establishment of outreach and quality improvement programmes.
• Strengthen postnatal care through training workshops and onsite support visits. Liaise with stakeholder on matters relating to maternal and neonatal health. Facilitate inclusion of key maternal health strategies for improving the quality of care into academic institutions' curricula.
• Participate and support initiatives aimed at empowering communities with regards critical periods of pregnancy, child birth and child rearing. Identify and provide support for community empowerment programmes around maternal and neonatal health issues at district level. Management of resources risk and audit.  

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health Sciences.
• A  postgraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Public and/or Child Health will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in health care as Assistant Director or equivalent level. 

DUTIES  

• Manage the child and adolescent CCMT sub-directorate. Facilitate the development of policies, guidelines, strategies protocols, norms and standards for child and adolescent CCMT. Coordinate the preparation and approval of country and provincial Global Alliance Plans.
• Support the development of communication, advocacy and social mobilisation strategies and materials for child and adolescent CCMT.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on the implementation of strategies and initiatives for early identification, management, treatment and retention to care for children and adolescents in line with the national targets. Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of child and adolescent CCMT programme.
• Coordinate the preparation of  responses for audit queries and risk management in collaboration with MCWH, HIV & AIDS and TB programme.  

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF Level 7 qualification in Nursing Education /  Community Nursing / Nursing Management/General, Community, Psychiatry and/or Midwifery).  
• An NQF level 8 qualification in Public Health/Health Science will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience within child health environment at an Assistant Director or equivalent level.

DUTIES  

• Coordinate planning, development, printing, distribution, and implementation of operational plans, policies, guidelines, norms and standards for child health programmes.
• Provide leadership in the prioritization of activities for the subdirectorate. Coordinate and facilitate implementation of quality child health at primary health care and hospital level.  
• Provide technical support (mentoring) to the provinces on the implementation of child health programme.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players in the implementation of the convention of the rights of the child and the National Programme of Action (NPA) for children. Collaborate with relevant sectors on the implementation of the integrated Policy on ECD including the Road to Health Booklet (RTHB). Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of the child health programme.   

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Health  Science that allows registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable).
• A postgraduate degree (NQF level 7) in the Health Science or Public health will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA or SANC and experience should include surveillance or diagnosis or treatment of diseases 

DUTIES  

• Manage, review, and update strategies, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to integration of disease surveillance and response systems. Manage the development and adaptation of IDSR technical guidelines and Event-Based Surveillance (EBS), SOP.
• Build and rollout integrated electronic disease surveillance system with capacities for early warning and response to public health threats. Build national capacity for surveillance among health care workers across all levels of the health system.
• Manage the implementation of IDSR (EBS, CBS, IBS) at provincial and district level. Manage pandemic preparedness and response activities. Manage operational risks and compliance associated with the implementation of KRAs

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• A Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 6 qualification in Information Technology  as recognized by SAQA. ITIL Foundation certificate and COBIT 5-Foundation certificate.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in Information and Communication Technology.
• Experience should include ICT Support, network directory and authentication services and working with systems like LDAP, Active Directory, e-Directory, Microsoft environment support and LAN (Local Area Network). 

DUTIES  

• Mange ICT governance, risk, compliance and continuity. Provide support for ICT Policy Development, Review and implementation, Aggregate, process, and distribute compliance-related data. Manage customer relation.
• Provide assistance to ICT Stakeholders to maintain compliance to ICT Governance principles and standards. Conduct ICT governance risk compliance and continuity research. Provide assistance with research, idea management and innovation management. Monitor and report continuity on ICT governance, risk and compliance.
• Evaluate organizational compliance performance and  establish Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Systems, Dashboard, Monitoring and Reporting capability.
• Manage ICT risks and audit queries. Establish contingency plans with backup resources and accommodations for prospective automated business processes 

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 8 qualification in Dietetics or Nutrition that allows registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable).
• A postgraduate qualification (NQF 9) of the above will be an advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as an independent practitioner, experience should be at Assistant Director or equivalent level. 

DUTIES  

• Develop, review and update national policies, strategies, guidelines, clinical protocols, and regulations for facility-based nutrition services.
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance for the development and update nutrition clinical guidelines to support evidence-based practices in the management of disease-related malnutrition and special dietary needs.
• Provide technical support to provinces and other departments for the implementation of facility-based nutrition interventions. Manage performance of national nutrition supplementation contracts.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support facility-based nutrition. Manage resource, risk, and audit queries. 

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF level 7 qualification in Health  Science/Monitoring and Evaluation. Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Infection Prevention and Control will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent level in clinical care management, including healthcare programs as well as experience in quality assurance and Infection Prevention and Control. 

DUTIES  

• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure successful implementation of infection prevention and control strategic framework. Develop various tools and methods to improve infection control practices.
• Provide mentoring to managers and staff on infection prevention and control to improve quality of health services.
• Formulate new, review and revise existing norms, standards and indicators for the delivery of health services in relation to infection prevention and control.
• Facilitate and integrate service delivery in terms of infection prevention and control within and between health establishments and services. Manage resources, risk and audit queries.   

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REQUIREMENTS 

• Promotion/Health Science/Social and Behavioural Change Communication.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior management level in policy development and implementation the Health Promotion environment. 
• Knowledge of relevant international and national regulations and policies within and outside health that impact on South Africa’s burden of disease. 

DUTIES 

• Review, update and implement the health promotion policy and strategy. Design and lead the implementation of the National health behaviour change and management of social and commercial determinants of health Frameworks and from partnerships with all relevant stakeholders in this regard.
• Facilitate the passing and updating of legislation required to create environments for health lifestyles. Facilitate capacity building in provinces towards implementation of the HP policy and strategy.
• Develop the workforce plan for health promotion and advocate for the development of appropriate human resources for health promotion. Manage the implementation of programmes and campaigns to combat the risk factors of chronic disease.
• Manage the finances of and resource allocation to the health promotion programme. Manage the human resources assigned to the health promotion programme. Participate in internal and external forums that advance healthy lifestyles. Manage risk and audit queries.        

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and Diploma/National Diploma (NQF 6) in Office Administration / Management / Business Management/Administration and/or Management Assistant/Secretarial Diploma as recognised by SAQA.
• At least three (3) years’ experience rendering a support service to the Chief Director or equivalent level.  

DUTIES 

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support services to the manager. Receive telephone calls in an environment where, in addition to the calls for the senior manager, discretion is required to decide to whom the call should be forwarded. In the process the job incumbent should finalize some enquiries.
• Rendering administrative support services. Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the manager.
• Provide support to the manager regarding meetings. Supports the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget.     

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent NQF 4 qualification.
• Records  management certificate and experience in archiving will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of registry duties and practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate computers.
• Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service and registry.

DUTIES 

• Provide registry counter services. Attend clients, handle telephonic and other enquiries received.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive all mail, sort, register and dispatch mail.
• Render effective filing and record management service.
• Opening and closing files according to record classification system. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function.
• Open and maintain franking machine register.
• Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is included. Process documents for archiving and disposal.
• Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files for archives and distribution.     

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 (NQF 4) with typing as a subject or any other training course/ qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily.
• NQF 5 in Office Management/Administration / Management Assistant and/or Secretarial Diploma will be an advantage.  

DUTIES 

• Provides a secretarial/ receptionist support service manager: Receives telephones calls and refers calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant manager.  Provides a clerical support service to manager.  
• Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements and checks arrangements when the relevant documents are received.  
• Remains up to update with regard to prescripts/ policies and procedures applicable to his/ her work terrain.  
• Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.     

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Management or Accounting as recognised by SAQA.
• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management or Accounting will be an advantage.
• At least two years’ experience in claims finance environment.
• Knowledge and application of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and ODMWA, IFRS/GRAP standards and Pastel Evolution accounting system. Good communication (verbal and written), analytical, interpersonal, numeracy and computer skills (MS Office packages)

DUTIES 

• Checking, provisional approval and capturing of payments. Verify accuracy of payments information against claimant files. Capture verified payments onto bank payments system for approval by director. Approval of payment transactions on pastel evolution system.
• Verify the accuracy of payments transactions captured on pastel evolution system against the source documents. Calculation of accrued interests. Monthly calculate interests on rejected claims payments. Preparation of monthly reconciliations. Reconcile creditors sub-ledgers to general ledger. Preparations of monthly reports.
• Prepare the expenditure section management report for management meetings. Liaise with banks and other stakeholders. Attend to all payments queries from claimants. 

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and appropriate NQF 6 qualification in Public  Administration/Public Management / Business Administration/Business Management / Office Administration/Office Management. An NQF 7 in the above qualifications will be an advantage.
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a supervisor in administration and claims management. 

DUTIES 

• Management and supervision of personnel. Monitor that there are sufficient resources to effectively smooth operations and order supplies in the unit when necessary. Project management: Management and administration of outreach programmes.
• Assist in the provision of coordinating, planning, organizing and monitor of outreach awareness and provide support to service providers on the benefit medical examination process in Provinces and SADC.
• Management and administration of the benefit medical examination process of active and ex-employees in accordance with the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (ODMWA). Support the office with transversal services and technical support administration functions. Manage risk and audit queries.         

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REQUIREMENTS 

• An NQF level 6 qualification in Environmental Health and Registration with  Health Professions Council of Soth Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner. An NFQ 7 qualification in Environmental Health will be an advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA, of which three years must be appropriate experience in Management (i.e. Chief Environmental Practitioner or equivalent). K

DUTIES 

• Develop and revise Environmental Health and Port Health related policies, legislation, strategies and relevant norms and standards. Conduct literature review and draft the regulations and norms and standards. Facilitate the publication of approved policies and legislation in the government gazette.
• Monitor and support the implementation of the Environmental Health and Port Health related policies, legislation, strategies and relevant norms and standards.
•  Provide support in planning for the audits and execution of the plans. Identify training needs in the Border Management Authority (BMA). Implement the licensing and permitting function in the cluster. Facilitate the verification, approval and issuance of the licenses and permits.
• Manage permits and license records. Facilitate health promotion related activities. Coordinate and support in planning of awareness raising campaigns and events in observance of environment and health calendar days.       

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Health Sciences. At least five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level in the health sector
•  At least 3 years’ experience in health promotion or nutrition or district health services management or health programme management will be an advantage. 

DUTIES 

• Provide strategic direction on health promotion interventions in line with South Africa’s burden of disease and the risk factors relating to the burden of disease priorities. Facilitate the passing and updating of legislation required to create environments for healthy lifestyles. Design and monitor the implementation of interventions that will promote healthy eating and physical activity amongst South Africans.
• Facilitate the development of appropriate policies and guidelines for oral health. Identify policy gaps in health promotion and use available evidence and/or generate evidence to develop policies to address such gaps and/or review and strengthen the implementation of existing policies.
• Participate in internal and external forums that advance healthy lifestyles. Develop a Framework for the National Health System for addressing the social and commercial determinants of health and liaise with all relevant stakeholders to implement the Framework. Oversee the implementation of national chronic disease prevention campaigns. Manage the finances and human resources of the chief directorate. Manage risk and audit queries.    

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REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and An NQF 6 qualification in Human Resources  Management/ Development/Public Management/Public Administration or Management related qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) on the level of Senior HR Practitioner or equivalent level.
• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and application of human resources policies as well as understanding of legislative framework governing the Public Service. 

DUTIES 

• Develop a system for monitoring and evaluation of performance management and development system. Manage the department's performance with regard to monitoring and evaluation of Performance Management.
• Develop and manage database pertaining to employee performance management and development as well as probation. Compile the monthly reports regarding the submission of performance management reports (i.e. performance agreements, quarterly reviews, annual performance assessments).
• Ensure effective management of PMDS and probationary information. Monitor the signing of the performance agreements within the Department. Develop partnerships and network with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor the administration of performance rewards, penalties and expenditure. Provide expert advisory and administrative support to line managers pertaining to PMDS matters. Manage resources, risk and audit queries.