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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
 
It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan 
 
APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001. Applications should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za  quoting the reference number 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms TP Moepi 
 
CLOSING DATE : 31 January 2022 at 12H00
 
 
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. 
 


MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF-DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: NDOH 21/2021 
CD: International Health and Development 
This is a re-advert and applicants to previously applied need not to reapply. 
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum, (An all-inclusive remuneration package) consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employee’s Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to Senior Management Service Guidelines 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Health Science/Public Health. At least five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level in international relations. Proven track record of managing strategic programmes/projects of national scope. Knowledge of Public Health Regulations, Public Service Act, Financial Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Understanding of National Health Insurance Bill and National Health Act as well as knowledge of Government protocol, processes and regulations. Good strategic capability and leadership, financial management, strong managerial and administrative skills, ability to analyse and synthesise information and formulate policies and strategies. Good inter-personal relations, diplomacy and communication skills. Computer skills. Willingness to work irregular hours and travel frequently. Valid driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Strengthen technical capacity of the health sector to improve its health outcome and to harness focused intervention towards the MDG. Support the prevention and control of regional public health risks that threaten South African and African population including humanitarian assistance. Facilitate participation in various international structures to strengthen bilateral, trilateral relations including multilateral treaties. Support the facilitation of the International Development Assistance and Partnership programme. Advance and coordinate global health agenda in Africa and Middle East, North-South partnerships as well as South-South relation. Enhance knowledge, capacity and research skills on global health. Effective and efficient management of resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms VM Rennie at Valerie.rennie@health.gov.za




OTHER POST
 
 
EMS OPERATIONAL MANAGER (DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES) REF NO: NDOH 22/2021 
Directorate: Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicines 
SALARY : R884 664 per annum, (An all-inclusive remuneration package) (basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines. 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Emergency Medical Services as recognized by SAQA and registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner. A postgraduate degree (NQF level 8) in Emergency Medical Services will be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience after registration with HPSCA as Emergency Care Practitioner in the area of emergency medical services or disaster medicine. Experience in pre-hospital emergency care of the acutely ill or injured patient, education and training pre-hospital EMS personnel, coordination and management of EMS dispatch and communication systems as well as development and management of local mass casualty and disaster plans including preparation for responding to disaster. Knowledge of policy development and analysis for emergency medical services and disaster medicine, various strategies related to emergency medical services and disaster medicine systems and processes. Knowledge of legislation, policies and related emergency medical services education and training. Knowledge and development of EMS and disaster medicine laws and regulations, policies and strategies. Good communication (verbal and written), leadership, problem solving, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation, research, project management, negotiation and advocacy, analytical and computer skills. Ability work independently and in a team. 
 
DUTIES : Formulate, facilitate and monitor the implementation of legislation, policies, guidelines, strategies and programmes relating to emergency medical services. Develop and monitor strategic and operational plans for Emergency Medical Services. Monitor Facilitate and report on Education and Training within EMS. Support the provision of EMS education and training through public sector EMS Higher Education Colleges. Manage, co-ordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of operational aspects within EMS. Implement standard operational procedures for EMS operations. Respond to audit queries, parliamentary questions and general queries within reasonable timeframes. Support units within NDOH and sector department on transversal matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Raveen Naidoo on Tel No: (081) 324 5555