Open Vacancies at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF 8 as recognised by SAQA in Financial Management. At least 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in Finance.
• Experience should comprise, Transactional and Developmental Finance, Asset and Liability management as well as Audit, Risk and Governance Management. A good track record of managing strategic programmes or projects. 

DUTIES :

• Strategic Manage of financial services in the Department i.e. Revenue, Expenditure, Assets, Liability, Supply Chain and Internal Control. Oversee the development of financial models that facilitate the selection of optimised funding options and effective investment of funds for the Health Sector.
• Manage and coordinate the budget planning processes and maintain performance budge monitoring system. Facilitate the implementation of national norms and standards where applicable. Advice on the strategic financial planning of the Health Sector, through the analysis of the current financial status, estimates of future revenues and expenditure.
• Advise on the establishment and /or restructuring of the public entities by mergers, acquisitions, or capital restructuring. Grant management. Monitoring and coordination of Provincial Health Budgets. Assess spending by spheres of government and health public entities and advice. Oversee the Supply Chain Management System including assets and contract management, maintenance of supplier database as well as procumbent delegations.
• Maintain a system of internal control and ensure that policies and processes are developed and managed. Facilitate risk management processes. Implement fraud prevention system and maintain audit processes and systems. Management of Human Resources. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and good governance. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in medical or nursing sciences as recognized by SAQA. Registration with appropriate Professions Council.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (including Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Paediatrics) will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at senior management level in a health associated environment, with specific emphasis on child and/or women’s health programmes. Experience in national and international liaison, policy development and implementation, strategic and operational planning.

DUTIES :

• Oversee the reduction of maternal, neonatal and child mortality rates. Develop and support implementation of plans to reduce maternal, new-born and child mortality rates based on the recommendations from the ministerially appointed Mortality Committees.
• Provide strategic direction and oversee the development of relevant policies and guidelines aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, adolescents and children.
• Facilitate the promotion of healthy behaviours and demand for health services in families, communities, especially in the areas that affect the health and wellbeing of mothers, women and children.
• Monitor and report on progress towards achievement of global and national commitments such as Sustainable Development Goal and National Development Plan targets. Effective governance, compliance and risk management. Monitor quality, risk, standards and practices against prescribed frameworks.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Accounting/Financial Management/Economics/ Public Finance / Public Administration as recognized by SAQA.
• Post graduate qualification in the afore-mentioned specialization will be an advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior management level in financial management environment. 

DUTIES :

• Render strategic leadership on departmental conditional grants budgeting processes in line with the MTEF. Provide strategic leadership in expenditure monitoring and reporting processes in line with conditional grants business plans.
• Coordinate the development of business plans and ensure alignment with the departmental strategic and annual performance plans.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure compliance with DORA, PFMA, Financial Management policies and other prescripts. Manage risk, audit queries and resources within the area of work. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and a Bachelor’s degree / equivalent (NQF 7) qualification in Economics / Auditing / Statistics / Financial Management / Public Finance / Public Administration as recognised by SAQA.
• NQF 8 qualification in the above mentioned fields as well as Public Health Management will be an advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at Assistant Director or equivalent level in financial management environment. 

DUTIES :

• Manage expenditure monitoring and reporting processes in line with conditional grants business plans. Analyse and advice on monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure trends. Identify measures to strengthen optimal grants budgetary spending and efficiency gains. Ensure compliance with the DORA, PFMA, Financial management policies and other prescripts.
• Coordinate and support the budgeting processes in line with the Medium-Term Expenditure (MTEF) and associated Frameworks to ensure credibility. Coordinate and analyse the inputs for drafting of the Division of Revenue Bill in support of health services delivery. Analysis of conditional grants reports and explore potential budget challenges and remedial actions with the programme managers.
• Conduct analysis on financial and non-financial Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR) and provide advice to the Senior Management. Analyse variances and explore potential budget challenges and remedial actions and report to management. Provide technical support on grants budget implementation and reforms to Provincial Department of Health.
• Coordinate and report on site visits undertaken to inform provincial budget management and other policy decisions. Provide technical support on the compilation and finalization of the department’s quarterly and annual financial statements with respect to conditional grants reporting. Consult internal and external stakeholders in the enhancement of the grants audit outcomes.
• Coordinate the compilation of the conditional grants MTEF estimates. Manage human resource, risk and audit queries. Management of staff, respond to audit queries, and develop and implement risk management plan and conduct risk assessment. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Security Management or Policing qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• SSA Security Advisory or Management and Forensic Investigation courses as well as PSIRA training certificate grade A or B or equivalent will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level in security environment.

DUTIES :

• Manage physical security for the department, maintain integrated security system, implement access and key control procedures. Manage and provide support to major events. Develop and implement safety events management plans, attend plenary meetings and apply event categorization events. Manage investigations of security breaches.
• Conduct investigations on all reported security breaches, prepare and reduce the impact of security risk and efficiently manage consequences in the event of an incident. Management of resource, risk and audit findings. Implement recommendations based on risk assessment and audit findings, conduct Threat Risk Assessment (TRA) as well as management of internal and external audit. Liaise with stakeholders.
• Manage or monitor the performance of security services providers in terms of the Service Level Agreement (SLA), liaise with SAPS on issues involving criminal activities within the department. Create, develop, and maintain a security training capacity and conduct security training sessions for staff. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 7 qualification in Office Administration/Office Management/ Public Administration/Public Management /Business Administration/Business Management and/or related Administration qualification.
• At least three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director or equivalent level in office administration and financial management environment.

DUTIES :

• Provide administrative support. Plan, organize and control administrative activities pertaining to the branch, consolidate quarterly reports for submission to Strategic Planning Unit. Manage the flow of documents. Ensure efficient flow of information between the branch and the entire department.
• Ensure all documents are logged on according to Electronic Document Management System. Administer the finances.
• Co-ordinate procurement activities, assist with MTEF submissions, prepare and review on annual budget against the operational plan and prepare and consolidate the budget.
• Provide secretariat support. Ensure proper co-ordination of meetings and ensure timeous submission of minutes and agenda. Management of human and physical resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Information Systems / Financial Information Systems / Statistics / Econometrics / Accounting with Information Systems as recognised by SAQA. An NQF 7 of the above-mentioned qualifications will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in finance or budget data collation and analysis. 

DUTIES :

• Develop a database for financial, human resources and supply chain management information. Development and maintenance of database for conditional grants and equitable share budget and expenditure for the sector. Improved data management, analysis and reporting to ensure quality decision making.
• Analyse stakeholder information and alert management of potential risks. Assist in compilation of In-Year Monitoring (IYM) reports and providing quarterly financial statement inputs for conditional grants. Improve financial planning and coordinate the compilation of the conditional grants’ MTEF estimates.
• Research on costing and allocation models for various conditional grants. Assist in coordination of inputs for Division of Revenue Bill. Strengthen monitoring of financial performance in line with business planning. Manage expenditure monitoring and reporting processes in line with conditional grants business plans.
• Analyse variance and explore potential budget challenges and remedial actions with programme managers. Manage risk and audit queries. Contribute to the risk management in the cluster and assist in the management of internal and external audit. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) in Information Management / Information Systems / Data Science and/or Statistics as recognized by SAQA. Working experience with District Health Information System (webDHIS/DHIS2) will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in data management working with public health data within the public sector or non-governmental sector. 

DUTIES :

• Manage District Health Information System (DHIS). Ensure that the DHIS (webDHIS/DHIS2) data generated is effectively managed and analysed. Regularly analyse collected data and provide continuous feedback to National Programmes and Provincial Departments of Health. Conduct targeted assessment of hospitals and primary healthcare data tools using rapid internal performance data audit (RIPDA).
• Provide support to provinces and districts in the development of quality improvement plans and monitor implementation. Manage data request from programme managers in the National Department of Health and partners. Process data requests from both NdoH and external stakeholder within departmental data sharing policies.
• Conduct monthly data analysis, data quality checks and provide feedback and follow ups for hospital and PHC. Provide feedback on data quality to the relevant programme managers and provinces. Management of risk and audit queries.
• Manage the audit of performance information by preparing data for the audit and provide provincial support during the audit. Manage requests for information on the audit of reported performance against pre-determined objectives. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) qualification in Health Sciences as recognized by SAQA. A relevant postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, and/or Epidemiology will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in the health environment in at least one (1) of the following domains: Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Management Information Systems, Health Research, Epidemiology, and/or Health Policy. 

DUTIES :

• Assist with implementation of the monitoring and evaluation strategy for the health sector. Extract and analyse data from various systems including the DHIS to monitor the performance of the department against its strategic priorities.
• Support the compilation of various progress reports and provision of data. Review and assess the quality of performance information against set targets and the portfolio of evidence against the reported outputs.
• Support the review and implementation of the National Indicator Data Set (NIDS). Provide support and training to provinces with regard to implementation of the NIDS. Attend meetings and workshops with other national departments and external stakeholders to contribute on M&E related aspects.
• Provide guidance/technical assistance to NdoH internal clusters and provinces with regard to M&E systems, frameworks and plans. Support the Audit of Predetermined Objectives by managing audit queries and responding to information requests. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Office Administration/Office Management / Public Administration/Management and/or Business Management /Administration. An NQF 7 in the above qualifications will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience as a supervisor in office administration or support services. 

DUTIES :

• Provide administrative support. Provide the oversight and direction of all activities that support operational issues of the directorate. Manage the switch board services (Telecommunication).
• Ensure that the telephone system and Premi cell are fully functional and serviced. Manage human resources and risk. Develop and implement risk management plan.
• Put systems in place to minimize risk and respond to audit queries. Administer the finances of the Directorate. Co-ordinate procurement activities, assist with MTEF submissions.
• Establishing and maintain organizational relationships internally and externally. Provide support and guidance to the external service provider regarding building maintenance. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Social Sciences, Security Management or policing as recognized by SAQA.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in vetting field work investigation and learning facilitation.
• Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS) and general administrative function including vetting. 

DUTIES :

• Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations. Conduct proper analysis and quality checks on the information. Process personal suitability checks for shortlisted candidate. Conduct vetting and security related research and development.
• Capture finger prints on the finger print manager or take manual finger print and submit to SAPS. Render administrative support services. Receive and submit security clearance application.
• Provide effective communication channels and systems between department and State Security Agency (SSA) and other related agencies.
• Establish and promote relationships with external stakeholders including credit information providers to access information. Management of risk and audit queries. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 in Office Administration / Management / Business Management / Administration / Management Assistant / Secretarial Diploma as recognized by SAQA. NQF 7 in the above fields will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in rendering a support service to senior management.

DUTIES :

• Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager. Coordinates with and sensitizes/advises the manager regarding engagements. Rendering administrative support services.
• Ensures the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the manager. Scrutinizes routine submissions/ reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the manager.
• Provides support to manager regarding meetings. Records minutes/decisions and communicates to relevant role-players, follow-up on progress made.
• Supports the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget. Keeps record of expenditure commitments, monitors expenditure and alerts manager of possible over- and under spending. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate (NQF 4). Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Good communication (verbal and written), teamwork, interpersonal relations, planning, organizing and computer skills (MS Office package).  

DUTIES :

• Render demand management clerical support. Prepare and compile supporting documentation for quotation submissions and approvals.
• Render acquisition management clerical support. Issue and receive bid/tender documents from prospective suppliers, ensuring proper control and registration.
• Render filing and record keeping services.
• File all quotation and tender documents in accordance with National Archives regulations and departmental file plans. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate (NQF4). Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate computer.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. 

DUTIES :

• Provide counter services. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive, sort, register and dispatch mails. Render an effective filing and record management service.
• Opening and close files according to record classification system. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. pen and maintain franking machine register.
• Process documents for archiving and/disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files for archives and distribution. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• ABET level 4. Knowledge of personal hygiene, cleaning and preparation of tea/coffee.
• Basic English proficiency. Basic communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal relationship skills.  

DUTIES :

• Cleaning offices corridors, elevators and boardroom. Dusting and waxing office furniture. Sweeping, scrubbing and waxing of floors.
• Clean general kitchen. Cleaning of basins. Wash and keep stock of kitchen utensils.
• Cleaning the restroom. Refilling hand wash liquid soap. Replace toilet papers, hand towels and refreshners. Empty and wash waste bins.
• Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment. Report broken cleaning machines and equipment. Cleaning of machines (Microwares, Vacuum cleaners etc) and equipment after use. Request cleaning materials. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Management/Public Administration /Business Administration/Business Management/Management Assistant and/or Office Management/Office Administration.
• Good communication (written and verbal), planning, organizational computer skills (MS Office package).  

DUTIES :

• Assist in general support services. Assist supply chain support services within the component.
• Assist in personnel administration support services as well as with financial administration support services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 (NQF 4) certificate and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Public Management/Purchasing/ Transport Management.
• Good communication (written and verbal), planning, organizational computer skills (MS Office package).  

DUTIES :

• Assist in supply chain management services within the component. Assist with asset management support.
• Assist with demand and acquisition support and assist with logistical support services.