DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 
NOTE : All short-listed candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment battery. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). Copies of qualification certificates (need not be certified) should be attached (including Senior Certificate/Grade 12 certificate regardless of the qualification requirement indicated in the advert) including ID and driver’s license. Only emailed applications will be considered. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.

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OTHET POST
 
 
EMS DISTRICT MANAGER GRADE III REF NO: NDOH 8/2022
Chief Directorate: Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine
SALARY : Grade 3: R846 033 per annum. Salary grade will be determined in accordance with the above requirements as per the OSD.
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
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. Registration with the HPCSA as paramedic or ECP and a minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience. 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.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Raveen Naidoo at Tel No: 081 324-5555