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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.

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.

The SMS pre-entry certificate is required for appointment finalisation.

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 47 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.

How to apply

Email: recruitment@health.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on applications but must submit Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Applications quoting the correct reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.

Received applications using the incorrect application form (old Z83) will not be considered.

Each application for employment form must be fully completed, signed and initialled by the applicant.

Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as a fully completed and initialled new signed Z83 (Section A, B, C & D are compulsory and section E, F and G are not compulsory if CV it is attached).

However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part-F must be answered.

Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.

Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged, if you have not been contacted within three (3) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

Therefore, only shortlisted candidate for the post will be required to submit the documents on or before the date of the interview.

The successful candidate will have to undergo security vetting.

His / her character should be beyond reproach.

The appointment is subject to security clearance, verification of qualifications and competency assessment (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).

Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them.

Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event, that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated.

The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security vetting process.

All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.

The successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement.

The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving affirmative action targets as contemplated in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

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