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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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 : 03 January 2022 @12H00 Midday
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).
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
DIRECTOR: MALARIA AND VECTOR BORNE DISEASES REF NO: NDOH 19/2021
Directorate: Malaria and Vector Borne Diseases
SALARY : R1 057 326 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 Public Health/Health Sciences. Postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8 in Public Health/Health Science will be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in diagnosis and treatment of malaria and vector-borne diseases. Knowledge of Health Act, PFMA, Human Resources and Procurement policies, plans and strategies pertaining to the Health Sector and knowledge of health systems. Good strategic capability and leadership, financial, programme, project and change management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis skills. Ability to work under pressure and independently, willingness to travel and work irregular hours. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership with regard to the prevention, management, control and elimination of malaria and vector borne diseases in South Africa. Establish and manage partnerships with governmental organizations, NGOs and key stakeholders. Develop legislation, policy, strategy and guideline formulation for malaria and vector borne diseases. Review and update the National Malaria Elimination Strategy for South Africa. Draft and update relevant guidelines for Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases, Plan and execute provincial training and other capacity building programme on malaria and Vector Borne Diseases. Review and Update the National Vector Borne Diseases strategy. Strengthen cross, regional, and international collaboration for malaria. Represent the National Department of Health on the Elimination 8 and SADC Malaria Manager’s committees. Develop and track implementation of annual work plans for the E8 and MOSASWA – Mozambique and South Africa and Swaziland/Eswatini. Support the development of a Resource Mobilisation strategy and all grants for Malaria in South Africa and the neighbouring countries to support implementation of the National Malaria Elimination Strategy.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Furumele on email: Tsakani.furumele@health.gov.za