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NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS) VACANCIES
NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LOCATION: SANDRINGHAM
Pay Grade: F2 (2 700 260 to 3 320 111, The Total Remuneration is negotiable) - Five year fixed term renewable contract
Reference Number CEO 1023/01
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is a Section 3A Public Entity, with a national footprint of more than 200 laboratories with more than 8000 staff, that provides pathology and health laboratory services to more than 80% of the South African population. It also fulfils vital education and research functions. NHLS generates revenues of approximately R12 billion per annum.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic vision, planning, and operational leadership to ensure that the organisation’s operations are optimised to serve the cost-effective and efficient pathology and laboratory health needs of the South African public health sector. The CEO will be responsible for growing and maintaining the organisation with excellence, vision and insight to effectively deliver on Board, shareholder and employee expectations. The incumbent is required to build a strong and successful organisation.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITY
• Strategy formulation and implementation: Collaborates with the Board to define and articulate the organisation’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving the vision; Develops annual operating plans that support the strategic direction set by the Board and correlate with annual operating budgets; Submits annual plans to the Board for approval; Determines the supporting structures and culture required to support the organisation’s vision and mission.
• General management: Promotes a culture that reflects the organisation’s values, encourages good governance, high-performance, and rewards productivity; Recruits the best talent to fill the various strategic and operational roles required to create organisational success; Fosters and drives a people centric organisation that is focused on its strategic priorities and achieves its objectives.
• Stakeholder management: Effectively gain and maintain stakeholder support for the benefit of the NHLS; Serves as the spokesperson and representative for the organisation; Ensures that the organisation and its mission, programmes, finances and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders; Actively advocates for the organisation, its principles and it’s values.
• People management: Effectively manage, coach and nurture the development of the human capital in the organisation; Effectively translate and interpret the vision and objectives of the organisation through verbal and written mediums; Institute and encourage a culture of measuring and managing performance and rewarding contribution.
• Financial management: Efficient and effective management of all financial aspects required to oversee and manage financial budgeting, management and reporting in order to ensure compliance with all necessary legislative and budgetary requirements; Manages the team in developing annual budgets that support operational plans and submits these budgets for Board approval; Effectively manages the organisation’s resources within budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
• Compliance management: Oversees design, delivery, and quality of services: Keeps abreast of current trends related to the organisation’s services and mandate and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on its overall purpose and delivery; collects and evaluates information that measures the success of the organisation’s efforts and refinements or changes strategy in response to that information. Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation relating to a public entity.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND KEY COMPETENCY:
• A pathology/public health medicine specialist qualification registered with the HPCSA and Ten (10) years of experience at the management level with substantial executive experience preferably in a laboratory or health environment.
OR
• A PhD Medical Scientist/Medicine/Nursing/Pharmacy who is registered with either the HPCSA, SANC or Pharmacy Council with Twelve (12) years of experience at the management level with substantial executive experience preferably in a laboratory or health environment.
OR
• An equivalent postgraduate business qualification e.g. CA(SA), MBA and Twelve (12) years of experience in related businesses with extensive executive experience preferably in a laboratory or health environment.
ATTRIBUTES:
• Inspire a sense of vision, purpose, and direction.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative prescripts and regulations in the public and health sector environments.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Financial and HR management.
• Leadership and team management.
• Experience in managing a large complex business.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments have to be in line with the Employment Equity Plan of the NHLS. Employment checks and assessments may be conducted.
“The NHLS reserves the right, at its discretion, to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.”
Closing: 12 December 2023
Contact: Mr Mmbudzeni Nemutavhani
Mmbudzeni@nhls.ac.za
Tel: (011) 386 6150
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LOCATION: SANDRINGHAM
Pay Grade: F2 (2 700 260 to 3 320 111, The Total Remuneration is negotiable) - Five year fixed term renewable contract
Reference Number CEO 1023/01
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is a Section 3A Public Entity, with a national footprint of more than 200 laboratories with more than 8000 staff, that provides pathology and health laboratory services to more than 80% of the South African population. It also fulfils vital education and research functions. NHLS generates revenues of approximately R12 billion per annum.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic vision, planning, and operational leadership to ensure that the organisation’s operations are optimised to serve the cost-effective and efficient pathology and laboratory health needs of the South African public health sector. The CEO will be responsible for growing and maintaining the organisation with excellence, vision and insight to effectively deliver on Board, shareholder and employee expectations. The incumbent is required to build a strong and successful organisation.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITY
• Strategy formulation and implementation: Collaborates with the Board to define and articulate the organisation’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving the vision; Develops annual operating plans that support the strategic direction set by the Board and correlate with annual operating budgets; Submits annual plans to the Board for approval; Determines the supporting structures and culture required to support the organisation’s vision and mission.
• General management: Promotes a culture that reflects the organisation’s values, encourages good governance, high-performance, and rewards productivity; Recruits the best talent to fill the various strategic and operational roles required to create organisational success; Fosters and drives a people centric organisation that is focused on its strategic priorities and achieves its objectives.
• Stakeholder management: Effectively gain and maintain stakeholder support for the benefit of the NHLS; Serves as the spokesperson and representative for the organisation; Ensures that the organisation and its mission, programmes, finances and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders; Actively advocates for the organisation, its principles and it’s values.
• People management: Effectively manage, coach and nurture the development of the human capital in the organisation; Effectively translate and interpret the vision and objectives of the organisation through verbal and written mediums; Institute and encourage a culture of measuring and managing performance and rewarding contribution.
• Financial management: Efficient and effective management of all financial aspects required to oversee and manage financial budgeting, management and reporting in order to ensure compliance with all necessary legislative and budgetary requirements; Manages the team in developing annual budgets that support operational plans and submits these budgets for Board approval; Effectively manages the organisation’s resources within budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
• Compliance management: Oversees design, delivery, and quality of services: Keeps abreast of current trends related to the organisation’s services and mandate and anticipates future trends likely to have an impact on its overall purpose and delivery; collects and evaluates information that measures the success of the organisation’s efforts and refinements or changes strategy in response to that information. Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation relating to a public entity.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND KEY COMPETENCY:
• A pathology/public health medicine specialist qualification registered with the HPCSA and Ten (10) years of experience at the management level with substantial executive experience preferably in a laboratory or health environment.
OR
• A PhD Medical Scientist/Medicine/Nursing/Pharmacy who is registered with either the HPCSA, SANC or Pharmacy Council with Twelve (12) years of experience at the management level with substantial executive experience preferably in a laboratory or health environment.
OR
• An equivalent postgraduate business qualification e.g. CA(SA), MBA and Twelve (12) years of experience in related businesses with extensive executive experience preferably in a laboratory or health environment.
ATTRIBUTES:
• Inspire a sense of vision, purpose, and direction.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative prescripts and regulations in the public and health sector environments.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Financial and HR management.
• Leadership and team management.
• Experience in managing a large complex business.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments have to be in line with the Employment Equity Plan of the NHLS. Employment checks and assessments may be conducted.
“The NHLS reserves the right, at its discretion, to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.”
Closing: 12 December 2023
Contact: Mr Mmbudzeni Nemutavhani
Mmbudzeni@nhls.ac.za
Tel: (011) 386 6150
OFFICE OF THE CEO
COMPANY SECRETARY
LOCATION: SANDRINGHAM
Pay Grade: E5 (Five year fixed term contract)
Reference Number: Corp-Company Sec – 102023 – 001
This is a critical role responsible for ensuring that the organisation complies with standard financial and legal practice and maintains high standards of corporate governance. The successful candidate will be required to provide efficient management for the facilitation of Board meetings, efficient administration and recordkeeping, advising and overall management of the Board’s activities. This includes ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the decisions of the Board are implemented and advising and directing the Board members of their legal responsibilities. He/she will report to the Chairperson of the Board for all Board-related matters and to the Chief Executive Officer for all NHLS Management Administrative functions.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Arrange and manage all Board and Sub-Committee meetings of the Board.
• Provide proactive support to the Chairperson of the Board and the various
Chairs in the sub-committees of the Board, acting in dose cooperation to ensure efficient agenda and meeting preparation and execution.
• Contribute meaningfully to discussions and act responsibly in advising and reminding the various Board members of the legal, financial and tax implications of proposals.
• Collate and present information in a logical form so as to enable Board members to make effective decisions.
• Direct the business affairs of the NHLS by implementing the decisions of the Board to ensure optimal performance and service level standards
• Optimise performance and long-term sustainability of the NHLS by channelling communication to the chairperson of the Board.
• Ensure that the Board Committee Charters and Terms of Reference are kept up-to-date.
• Act as a central source of guidance and advice to the Board and within NHLS on matters of good governance and changes in legislation.
• Act as a direct channel of communication to the Chairperson of the Board.
• Be responsible for proper compilation/timely circulation of Board papers for Board and the various sub-committees.
• liaise with the various Chairs on the timing/frequency of meetings.
• Liaise with the Chairperson of the Board/CEO regarding yearly work plans.
• Provide responses/ feedback to specific agenda items/matters.
• Ensure proper recording, approval and circulation of minutes.
• Liaise with Attorneys, Legal Advisors and all relevant stakeholders on litigation and legal-related matters as legislatively required.
• Assist and advise the Board on risk management by establishing metrics to monitor and evaluate the organisation-wide risk responsibilities.
• Assist with the induction, orientation, ongoing training and education of the Board.
• Ensure sound management, business practice and performance in terms of organisational strategic plans.
• Draft and finalise commercial agreements and contracts as instructed by the Board of Directors and/or the Chief Executive Officer.
• Report on financial matters and interests affecting the NHLS, meeting legislative requirements and reporting on the Company’s legislative compliance.
• Represent the NHLS in dealings with other entities, companies and shareholders as required by the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Board of Directors.
• Manage the Company’s Intellectual Property Policy to ensure that all patents, discoveries and all ownerships are protected and functional.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND KEY COMPETENCY:
• A four-year legal degree such as BJuris/ BProc /BCom (Law) or LLB at a minimum of NQF 7 or similar.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Registered with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICASA) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a strategic corporate administration environment of which 8 years must have been spent as a company secretary environment.
• Experience in the public entities will be an added advantage.
ATTRIBUTES:
• Strategic planning and management skills
• Analytical skills
• Financial skills
• Initiative
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Computer literacy
• Problem-solving skills
• Full knowledge and understanding of South African legislation and good Corporate Governance
Closing: 30 November 2023
Contact: Mr Mmbudzeni Nemutavhani
Mmbudzeni@nhls.ac.za
Tel: (011) 386 6150