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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. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Dr AB Xuma Building, 128 Voortrekker Road and Raslouw or should be emailed to: recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the relevant post reference number on the subject line.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms T Moepi
CLOSING DATE : 16 May 2022, closing time: 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 batteries. 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). The Z83 must be fully completed (all sections), failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. 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 licence. Only emailed applications will be considered. Applications should be on one PDF format. 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.
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 batteries. 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). The Z83 must be fully completed (all sections), failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. 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 licence. Only emailed applications will be considered. Applications should be on one PDF format. 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: SECTOR WIDE PROCUREMENT REF NO: NDOH 23/2022
Branch: National Health Insurance (NHI)
This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who have previously applied need to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 269 951 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package, [basic salary 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 and/Health Product Procurement. A post-graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in a health-related field will be an advantage. Registration with a health-related professions council will be an added advantage. Extensive and appropriate experience in Public Health and Health Product Procurement management, five years (5) of which should at least be at senior management level. Experience should include planning, financial management, health economics and financing, supply chain management, project, and human resource management. Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Medicines and Related Substances Act, the Pharmacy Act, National Health Act and the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the National Health Insurance Bill. Good communication (verbal and written), presentation, negotiation, people management and computer skills. Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership, oversight, and management of the functions to support the establishment of the Office of Health Products Procurement, in preparation for National Health Insurance (NHI). These functions include the implementation of systems to support the efficient selection, contracting and contract management of medicines and related health products, the development of a national health products list, the coordination of efficient supply chain management processes aligned to the Public Finance Management Act and the establishment of mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the risks inherent in the public procurement process. Implement processes to facilitate the development and maintenance of the Formulary to support the Benefits Advisory Committee which will manage the list of health-related products to be used in the delivery of health care services in NHI. Implement systems and reforms to manage pricing of the Formulary based on principles such as fairness, transparency, cost-effectiveness, and economies of scale. Support the functions of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Health Technology Assessment for NHI by implementing systems to undertake reviews of health interventions and technology using the best available evidence on cost-effectiveness, allocative, productive, and technical efficiency. Ensure continuous business improvement in the management of medicines and related health products, aligned to international standards. Contribute to the development of Policies, design planning frameworks and guidelines to operationalize the implementation of NHI. Contribute to and support the development and implementation of supply chain management information systems for medicines and related health products. Strategic management of the chief directorate, including proper allocation of human, financial and other resources.
ENQUIRIES : Dr N Crisp on email: Nicholas.crisp@health.gov.za