- Published on
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES
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. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail
FOR ATTENTION : Ms TP Moepi
CLOSING DATE : 01 August 2022 at: 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. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested only to shortlisted candidates before or on the day of the interview. 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. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested only to shortlisted candidates before or on the day of the interview. 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.
OTHER POST
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE REF NO: NDOH 35/2022
Directorate: Communicable Diseases Control
Re-advertisement. Applicants who have previously applied need to re-apply
SALARY : R857 559 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 : Three year Bachelor’s degree at NQF level 7 or National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Biological Science, Communicable Disease, Epidemiology or Public Health. Postgraduate degree at NQF level 8 in the aforementioned fields will an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience in Biological Science, communicable disease, epidemiology and/or public health environment. Knowledge of legislative framework and practices (Financial, SCM and HR regulatory frameworks, policy development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring). Knowledge of communicable diseases and their control, knowledge of epidemiology and research principles methods, knowledge of health programme monitoring and evaluation principles as well as diagnosis and treatment of emerging, re-emerging and infectious diseases. Good Communication (verbal and written), Coordinating skills, Project Management skills, Planning and Organizing skills. Ability to work under pressure and independently and Computer Skills (MS Office packages). Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Manage the control programme for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases as well as neglected tropical diseases. Manage human and financial resources. Strengthen inter-sectoral collaboration on programmatic activities at nation and international level. Respond to ministerial, parliamentary, media and public enquires and correspondence of non-medical nature. Strengthen neglected tropical diseases control. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of interventions for neglected tropical diseases intervention. Strengthen epidemic preparedness and response in line with International Health Regulations. Support field outbreaks/epidemic investigations for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Provide technical leadership in the development of policies, guidelines and strategic plans for the programme.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Furumele on email: Tsakani.furumele@health.gov.za