MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

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NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za. N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note Candidates shortlisted for SMS positions will be subjected to a Technical Exercise as part of the interview. Recommended candidates for MMS and SMS posts will need to undergo a Competency Assessment. Candidate recommended for SMS positions must be in possession of Certificate of Entry into SMS within the Public Service obtained from the NSG before they are appointed. Security clearance will be conducted before appointment is made in all positions. Those who have previously applied for the re-advertised posts may re-apply. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
 
 

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CLINICAL MANAGER (MEDICAL): GRADE 1 (REPLACEMENT) REF NO: MPDOH/FEB/23/38
SALARY : R1 227 255 - R1 362 063 per annum, (Depending of years of experience in terms of OSD).
CENTRE : Amajuba Memorial Hospital (Gert Sibande District)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner (2023). A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Postgraduate management qualification will be an added advantage. Computer literacy in Microsoft Package (Word, Excel and Power Point) and a valid driver’s licence. Knowledge in Administration, Finance and Supply Chain Management. Strong communication, customer management, leadership, interpersonal skills and strategic management. Problem solving, good analytical and decision-making skills. The prospective incumbent should have knowledge of good administration procedures relating to specific working environment including norms and standards. Good Planning and organizing skills. Sound clinical knowledge of and experience in the respective discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. Experience as a health service manager or significant experience in management in a health service environment. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant legislations such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), public Service and related regulations and policies. Core-competencies: strategic capabilities and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment. Process Competencies: Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus.
 
DUTIES : Provide services as the Clinical Manager in the hospital. Manage all resources, including human resources. Co-ordinate and supervise the teaching of community servers and junior doctors in the hospital. Organize CPD sessions in the unit. Manage the outpatient clinic in the unit. Participate in quality improvement plans in the hospital. Perform after-hour duties. Ensure that medical staff also comply with PMDS and are evaluated quarterly. Overall control over the organising and inspection of health care services, identification of the needs for health care, the formulation of health care programs and the implementation thereof. Advise various committees at local and national level on medical/ health issues Ensure co-ordination of various clinical and support services. Evaluate needs for medical equipment, taking into account budget and benefits to patients. In training institutions, significant involvement in organising of examinations and teaching programmes. Community involvement and development. Development of clinical protocols and guidelines for management. To plan, direct co-ordinate and manage the efficient and delivery of clinical and administrative support services through working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework, to represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums. To provide strategic leadership to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes. Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans. Financial Management: Maximize revenue through collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedure are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation and asset and risk management. Facility Management: Ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment. Human Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilization of human resources, promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including occupation health and safety committees. Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and evaluation of performance. Procurement and Management of Equipment and Supplies: Implement procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of provincial delegated authority and in line with the PFMA, ensure that goods are and services are procured in a cost effective timely manner. Clinical and Corporate Governance: Oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care establish community networks and report to the Hospital Board. Responsible for corporate governance inclusive of infrastructure planning and maintenance as well as occupational health and safety, manage the institution’s risk to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1: (REPLACEMENTS) REF NO: MPDOH/FEB/23/39 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R858 528 - R924 876 per annum, (Depending of years of experience in terms of OSD).
CENTRE : Carolina Hospital (Gert Sibande District)
KwaMhlanga Hospital (Nkangala District)
 
REQUIREMENTS : MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2023) (Independent Practice). A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and team work and experience in the respective medical discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. Additional experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neuro Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Urology and ENT will serve as recommendation. Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Minimum of 1 year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and team work and experience in the respective medical discipline. Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains. The ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary. Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain. Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department. Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.
 
DUTIES : To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the Institution that consistent with standards of patient care. Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. Participate in academic and training programmes. Sound clinical knowledge with regard to medicine. Ability to deal with all medical emergencies. Knowledge of ethical medical practice. Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development. Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

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DENTIST GRADE 1 (REPLACEMENT) REF NO: MPDOH/FEB/23/40
SALARY : R833 340 – R924 876 per annum, (Depending of years of experience in terms of OSD).
CENTRE : Embhuleni Hospital (Gert Sibande District)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA 2022) as Dentist. A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. SA Qualified employee - No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Dentist (Independent Practice). Foreign Qualified employee - Minimum of 1 year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Dentist (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : Render clinical dental services at all health facilities in the District, including travelling to the community (clinics) Ensure appropriate management and treatment of dental patients. Render quality oral health care to patients (whole spectrum, i.e. extractions under general anaesthetics, infection control, waste management, etc.). Ensure appropriate referral of patients. Provide and assure quality health care and information management including generation, collection, collation and analysis of data. Implement policies. Ensure oral health promotion and patient education: Conduct oral health education to patients and identified groups (e.g. elderly at old age homes, school children, etc.). Participate in oral health preventative programs. Participate in oral health month activities (i.e. screening, health talks, etc.). Conduct service need index screening at schools (i.e. cleaning of teeth, extractions, etc.). Supervision of subordinates: Quality of work, Development and PDMS.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): PHC (REPLACEMENT) REF NO: MPDOH/FEB/23/41
SALARY : R588 378 – R662 220 per annum, (Depending of years of experience in terms of OSD).
CENTRE : Paulina Morapeli CHC (Gert Sibande District)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or Equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Primary Health Care. A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least five (05) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in Primary Health Care after obtaining the 1 year post basic PHC Nursing Science qualification. Experience and knowledge of the District Health System. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how this impacts on service delivery. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial and practices. Knowledge of relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Occupational and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Operational Management Skills. Problem solving, planning and Organizing Skills. Expected to work under pressure and on night duty. Leadership. Supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, inter-personal ad communication and communication skills. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of legislation and related ethical nursing practices and how this impact on service delivery. Computer literacy will be an added advantage (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Computer literacy.
 
DUTIES : Manage and provide PHC facility supervisory in line with the PHC Supervision Guideline. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility in accordance with the scope and practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard in accordance to the PHC delivery package. Ensure the implementation on National Core Norms and Standards including Six Priority Areas. Advocate for patients through ensuring adherence to Batho Pele Principles. Coordinate community involvement and participation. Manage and Monitor effective use and maintenance of assets and infrastructure of the facility. Monitor information management and documentation.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 (REPLACEMENT) REF NO: MPDOH/FEB/23/42
SALARY : R332 427 – R378 318 per annum, (Depending of years of experience in terms of OSD).
CENTRE : Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable). Current registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist (2023) (Independent Practice). A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist (Independent Practice). Minimum of 1 year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Clinical experience in general adult and paediatric assessment and treatment is required. Knowledge in the fields of mental health, vocational rehabilitation, neurology, hand injuries, burns, amputations, developmental delays, etc. is be expected. Clinical experience in these fields will be beneficial.
 
DUTIES : Assess and treat all adult patient with Psychiatric disorder within allocated workload. Assist with clinical loads as needed. Partake allocated administrative duties. Adhere to provincial hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions. Participate in quality assurance methods. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Follow correct channels of communication. Participate in CPD activities. To provide optimal and evidence based occupational therapy in individual and group settings for in, out and clinics patients. To administer standardized and clinical assessments to patients requiring FCEs and other clinical reports. To perform and complete administrative functions including record keeping, statistics, participate in various meetings and awareness campaigns. To plan for and participate in internal and external audits and ensure departmental standards and effective service delivery. To participate in the performance management and training and development programs within the department. To supervise junior level staff. To supervise allocated students and learners.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
ORTHOPAEDIC FOOTWEAR TECHNICIAN GRADE 1 (REPLACEMENT) REF NO: MPDOH/FEB/23/43
SALARY : R220 137 – R251 706 per annum, (Depending of years of experience in terms of OSD).
CENTRE : Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable). Current registration with the HPCSA as a Footwear Technician (2023) (Independent Practice). At least 3-5 years’ shoe making or relevant practical experience in the field of shoe making. A valid driver’s licence is an inherent requirement. Service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, verbal, written communication, client orientation and customer focus skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Public Service Act and related regulations and policies.
 
DUTIES : Measuring, manufacturing, fitting and servicing of Orthopaedic footwear devices, attend outreach clinics (PHC), together with Orthotist, train and supervise subordinates in footwear devices. Report on service delivery. Maintain stock and inventory for footwear. Assists in continuous development and training of self and personnel. Assist in implementing guidelines, protocols, Standard Operating Procedures and policies for the MOP centre that is in line with the National and Provincial strategies. Promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including Occupational Health and Safety and other relevant committees and policies in the hospital.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za