WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

All costs associated hereof will be the responsibility of the applicant). Experience: Appropriate experience and proven track record in all major aspects of management within the health care environment. A post graduate qualification in Public Health would be advantageous. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strategic capabilities and leadership. Programme and Project Management. Innovations and Improvement Sciences. Change Management. Financial Management. People Management and Empowerment.
 
DUTIES : Exercise leadership, oversight and accountability in respect of the provision of departmental clinical service improvement office in support of departmental service delivery. Streamlining the care continuum across the province and continuous interrogation of information in order to identify and addressing bottlenecks. Supporting Service Design and Redesign in alignment to the vision of the DDG: Health Services Delivery Driving innovation and prototyping of new concepts that will ultimately lead to the improvement of services and population health outcomes. Support the establishment and maintenance of Innovations Hubs across the province. Continuous improvement of health services delivery in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health system. Drive improvement sciences methodologies to facilitate the implementation of approved new projects and concepts. Establish platforms for the sharing of innovation across the service delivery platform. Coordinate the Directorate’s strategic planning process in a seamless and integrated manner in alignment with the departmental strategy. Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objective, priorities, activities and evaluate the performance of the Directorate. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts. Overall responsibility for corporate governance, including all aspects of people management and development, Financial Management and Information Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms JO Arendse Tel No: (021) 815-8612
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
 

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
POST 34/303 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R869 007 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
CENTRE : Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 4-year Health related National Diploma/Degree or equivalent registrable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council. Experience: Appropriate relevant experience in the Health Sector. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the District Health Services (DHS). Good interpersonal and leadership skills. Experience in Health programs and Financial Management. Computer literate.
 
DUTIES : Facilitate, support and coordinate Health Programs in the Sub-structure. Ensure a well-functioning integrated Primary Health Care service in the Substructure which include the implementation, coordination and evaluation of all relevant policies portraying to the full spectrum of Primary Health Care services. Facilitate, support and coordinate Facility Based Health Services inclusive of PHC clinics and District Hospitals in the Khayelitsha/Eastern Substructure. Facilitate, support and coordination of Community Based Services in the Sub-structure. Establish consultative structures in the Sub-structure. Overall management of finances and human resources within the Comprehensive Health Component within the Khayelitsha/Eastern Substructure. Manage the implementation of continuous Quality Assurance initiatives and programs.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr JA Kruger Tel No: (021) 360-4622
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
 
 
 
 
 
POST 34/304 : DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING (LEVEL 1 AND 2 HOSPITAL)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R843 618 per annum, (PN-A8) (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs)
CENTRE : Mitchells Plain District Hospital
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e Degree/diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Ability to be on call and availability for Emergency situations. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Skilled nurse clinician able to lead and manage the nursing department with conflict. Management, complexes problem solving, conflict management, negotiation and decision- making skills, ability to facilitate training. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in at least two of the three languages of the Western Cape. In depth knowledge and understanding of Nursing and Healthcare related Acts, regulations and policies governing Nursing Education and practice; National Health Insurance, Sustainable Development Goals; Public Service code of conduct, Total Quality Management (National Health Standard compliance, Ideal Hospital Framework) Sound Financial management. Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
 
DUTIES : Clinical governance – Facilitate and provide strategic direction, supervision, and leadership towards realization of strategic goals and objectives of the nursing division, strategic planning. Service delivery – plan, coordinate and ensure supervision of nursing department 24 hours. Assist with meeting Department and institutions service delivery targets, goals and objectives in line with the Annual Operational and strategic plans. Effective management of Nursing care programs. Total Quality Management – Provide professional and technical support; develop, coordinate, and ensure implementation of policies, procedures, regulations, compliance to quality assurance. Programs and improvement, IPC and OHS programs; develop, audit and monitor clinical outcomes and clients service experience. Resource planning and management (human, health technology, financial and physical). Promote and maintain a network of constructive professional working relationships to enhance service delivery efficiency. Sound management of the allocated nursing budget. Manage resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Information management - utilization of information technology – data collection, review, analysis, and appropriate action taking. Complex report writing. Professional ethics – Advocate and promote Nursing ethos and professionalism, protect nursing image, and ensure professional, legal nursing conduct and practices in line with the Nursing Act.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Swart Tel No: (021) 377-4305/6
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
 
 
 
 
POST 34/305 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE: SPECIALITY GRADE 1 TO 2: (CLINICAL NURSE TRAINING)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R383 226 per annum, (PN-A2)
Grade 2: R471 333 per annum, (PN-A3)
CENTRE : Karl Bremer Hospital
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South Africa Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. A post basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in Nursing Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Intensive Care (Adult) or Trauma and Emergency Care or Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology, Psychiatry or Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional and proof of current registration (i.e. annual licensing receipt of 2021). Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. Inherent requirements of the job: Experience in Clinical Nurse training and development in a hospital setting. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Must be prepared to work shifts (day and night), weekends and public holidays. Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and presentation skills. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge and insight related to training and development of nurses and students. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to Nursing training and development. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.
 
DUTIES : Participate in student education and training to ensure achievement and maintenance of competence. Co-ordinate the placement, accompaniment and support of students in the hospital. Co-ordinate and facilitate all training and development programmes of the nursing and support personnel in Nursing Component. Initiate and participate in training development and research within the Nursing Component. Participate in the management of resources. Deliver a support service to the supervisor, nursing Services and the institution. Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development. Act as liaison between institution and other stakeholders. Support and relief supervisor.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Linden-Mars Tel No: (021) 918-1224
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”

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POST 34/306 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH SUPPORT LICENSING (EMS AND MENTAL HEALTH)
Directorate: Assurance
SALARY : R376 596 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree in administration or health or business field. Experience: Appropriate experience in general office administration. Appropriate experience in the health care and regulatory environments will be an added advantage. Inherent requirement of the job. A valid unendorsed (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to travel throughout the Western Cape. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of and insight into the Western Cape Ambulance Service Act, Western Cape Ambulance Services Regulations - 2012 (Provincial Notice 180), Mental Health Care Act, subsequent Mental Health Care Regulations, Guidelines for Licensing Community Mental Health Facilities in the Western Cape and applicable Health Care legislation. An understanding of clinical activities, needs, norms and standards across all types of ambulance / emergency medical services. Leadership qualities with excellent people, technical, conceptual and decision-making skills and the ability to represent the Department with confidence in engagements with internal and external clients, as well as other Departmental institutions. Working knowledge of legislation and guidelines relevant to ambulance services and mental health i.e. Ambulance Act 3 of 2010, Provincial Notice 180 or Emergency Medical Services Regulations - 2017, Mental Health Care Act  (2002). Demonstrable computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.), excellent report writing, drafting of documents and presentation skills. Ability to think critically and analytically, function independently and within a team context, being confident, self-motivated and showing initiative. Sound interpersonal, supervisory, communication and conflict management skills. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
DUTIES : Render comprehensive administrative support to the Ambulance Service Advisory Committee and the Mental Health Advisory Committee to implement applicable legislation and decision-making procedures. Manage and supervise support personnel’s duties and support management to manage the unit and relevant resources. Effective and efficient communication with all ambulance service and mental health stakeholders and advise on procedural aspects relating to licensing as outlined within the relevant legislation. Offer support to the Deputy Director: Licensing & Inspectorate pertaining to Ambulance Services and Mental Health licensing in the Province. Knowledge of financial management principles and understanding of the levying and collection of fees in terms of applicable legislation.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Jacobs Tel No: (021) 483 3303
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications”)
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
 
 
 
 
POST 34/307 : ARTISAN FOREMAN: GRADE A (ELECTRICAL)
Cape Winelands Health District
SALARY : Grade A: R304 263 per annum
CENTRE : Stellenbosch Hospital
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Experience: 5 years’ appropriate experience as Artisan after obtaining the Trade Test Certificate. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Ability to perform standby duties. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Technical analysis and report writing skills and Supervisory skills. Inventory Control System knowledge. Ability to draw up specifications for contract work, contractors and site inspections.
 
DUTIES : Oversee production of objects with material and equipment according to job specifications. Ensure maintenance, inspection, repair and servicing of electrical items and all other equipment. Ensure compliance with quality assurance with regard to the facility as well as equipment. Perform administrative and related functions with regard to the workshops. Manage performance of staff and supervision of the workshop. Drafting of specification for contract work, contractors and sight inspections.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Rossouw Tel No: (021) 808-6178
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications”)
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
 
 
 
 
POST 34/308 : PORTER
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R102 534 per annum
CENTRE : Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience Appropriate Porter experience in a public health facility. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays and over weekends. Willingness to handle bodies (corpses). Ability to perform tasks such as lifting patients from/onto beds, trolleys and wheelchairs. Willingness to cover shifts in absence of colleagues. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Transport corpses from ward to bereavement room. Take blood specimens to laboratories. Check and replace gas cylinders in wards and assist with shifting of medical equipment. Accompany walking patients and transport sitting/non-walking patients per trolley or wheelchair between wards and treatment areas. Assist with loading of patients in/out of ambulances/vehicles. Responsible for cleaning of wheelchairs and trolleys.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Carelse-Johnson Tel No: (021) 377-4307
APPLICATIONS : To the Chief Executive Officer: Mitchell’s Plain Hospital, Private Bag X9, Mitchell’s Plain, 7800.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms CC Johnson
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
 
 
 
 
POST 34/309 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3 (INTERN CURATOR) SESSIONS AT 16 HOURS PER WEEK
Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R395.00 per hour
Grade 2: R 452.00 per hour
Grade 3: R524.00 per hour
CENTRE : George Hospital
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. Minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to read, write and speak in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy mandatory. Experience in training or teaching.
 
DUTIES : Coordinate the medical intern training programme and service delivery at George Hospital and in the Eden District. Assist with Effective and efficient administration of the intern training programme. Ensure the rational use of resources (medical/surgical sundries and equipment) by interns. Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the intern training programme. Assist with effective monitoring of intern competency and support to interns in need. Ensure development of appropriate training tools, resources and material for medical interns.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr W Breytenbach Tel No: (044) 802-4539
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs  (click online applications”)
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidate will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment.