WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS VACANCIES

POST 18/55 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST: GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 271 901 per annum
Grade 2: R1 451 214 per annum 
Grade 3: R1 680 780 per annum 
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). 
CENTRE : Lentegeur Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties if required. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise clinical training and teaching. Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff. 
 
DUTIES : Provide specialist clinical services to inpatients and outpatients, including outreach services within the hospital catchment. Management of relevant clinical governance and administrative requirements. Leadership of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Academic teaching, training and research (NB: The post is a joint appointment with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Stellenbosch/University of Cape Town). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr W Caesar Tel No: (021) 370-1411 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via 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 candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a practical test. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Psychiatrist posts within the Chief Director Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from the date of advert. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 18/56 : PHARMACY SUPERVISOR: GRADE 1 (ONCOLOGY) 
SALARY : R949 146 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). 
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Educational Qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. Experience: A minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Inherent Requirements of the job: A Valid driver’s licence. Ability to cope under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Able to perform after-hour duties e.g. on-call pharmacist and weekend shifts. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, Medicines and Related Substance Control Act 101 of 1965 as amended. Knowledge of the Public Service Finance Management Act. Knowledge of Pharmacy Finance and Supply Chain. Proof of continuous professional development. 
 
DUTIES : Reporting to the manager to assist as needed in clinical meetings related to pharmacy e.g. Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee. Participate and initiate research projects. Human Resource Management: Delivery of professional advisory service, and training of pharmacy staff with emphasis on Oncology medication. Training of Pharmacist Interns and Pharmacist Assistants as a Registered Tutor. Able to perform after-hour duties e.g. On-call pharmacist and Weekend shifts. Provision of Pharmaceutical Care including prescription evaluation, dispensing of medication, mixing of cytotoxic medication and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success with the emphasis on Oncology medication. Assist with effective drug supply management to ensure the safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals, with an emphasis on Oncology medication. Assist with the monitoring and control of pharmaceutical expenditure, application of budgetary control measures and promotion of rational drug use with an emphasis on Oncology medication. Candidate must take leadership in the pharmacy to establish a value-driven pharmacy service and implement policies and guidelines in keeping with Batho Pele, SAPC National Drug policy and National and Provincial treatment guidelines. Ensure adherence to minimum standards for dispensing as well as accessibility to medication and pharmaceutical care to patients. Manage, assess and monitor compliance with respect to Good Pharmacy Practice and Ideal Hospital. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms I Adams Tel No: (021) 938-4619 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 10 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 18/57 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGER (INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, PATIENT FEES AND ADMINISTRATION) 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). 
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Information Management or Public Management or Public Administration or Finance related e.g. Economics/Accounting. Experience: Extensive experience in Information Management, Patient Fees and Admin with extensive experience in a supervisory capacity. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Advanced computer proficiency with extensive knowledge of cost centre management and source systems such as AR BILLING, CLINICOM, BAS, SYSPRO, JAC, HECTIS etc. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the healthcare environment and the relevant legislation and regulations within Information Management, Patient Fees and Admin. Good communication, training, presentation, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Problem-solving, lateral thinking and data analytic skills. 
 
DUTIES : Analyse business management reports for accuracy and highlight trends. Assist with the Auditor General audit process and implement interventions to mitigate findings. Assist with monitoring of cost centre budget allocation. Develop robust information systems for the hospital for decision-making purposes. Ensure efficient and accurate billing of patients including correct classification of patients. Evaluate data integrity, including analysing information to assist managers with decision-making. Monitor debtor's accounts and manage debt collection processors including medical aid patients. Monitor hospital statistics and efficiency of hospital output. Monitor revenue collection to ensure collection targets are met. Provide effective and efficient leadership and support to Information Management, Patient Fees and Administration sections within the finance component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Bezuidenhout Tel No: (021) 404-3248 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 June 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 18/58 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION (12-MONTH CONTRACT) (G2G USAID IMPLEMENTATION) (X2 POSTS) 
Chief Director: Metro Health Services 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). 
CENTRE : Office of the Chief Director: Metro Health Services 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in health systems, procedures, data collection, information, and project management. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform overtime when required. Willingness to travel to the District and National office (when required). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good meeting, presentation skills and the ability to present data at senior management level and the ability to work in a team context. High-level computer competency in Microsoft Office and other software packages. 
 
DUTIES : Attend the relevant Health priority /SCWG meetings; represent the substructure report thereon. Build public health skills and population-based thinking at substructure (SS), facility and community level as part of a population health management hub. Improved working relationships with internal and external stakeholders related to CIS (Clinical Implementation Support). Provide technical input to support SCWG (Service Coordinating Work Group) to optimize service priorities across the different groups. Strengthen Monitoring & Evaluation processes at the substructure and facility level. Support facilitate out roll of new projects and report thereon. Support implementation of priority projects e.g., DMOC (Differentiated Models of Care), COPC (Community Orientated Primary Care), targeted universal test and treatment for TB. Support service quality improvement initiatives related to the above projects including implementation of the CGE (Clinical Governance Evaluations) process and strengthening the implementation of DMOC (Differentiated Models of Care). Support the information management team in improving the local use of data at the substructure and facility level to strengthen programme management including the use of tools available through SPV. Support the team members with the implementation of priority projects on request. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A Janse van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 815-8671 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and competency assessment. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 10 June 2024

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POST 18/59 : CHIEF ARTISAN: GRADE A 
Chief Director: Metro Health Services 
SALARY : R455 223 per annum 
CENTRE : Valkenberg Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Experience: Ten years post-qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Willingness and ability to perform standby duties after hours and over weekends/public holidays when the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate building management experience. Appropriate supervisory/managerial experience. Communication, organising and project management skills. Computer Literacy. Knowledge of the relevant legislative prescripts, policies and procedures. 
 
DUTIES : Draft monthly reports and perform other relevant administrative tasks. Effective and efficient management of the Workshop, including People Management/Supply Chain Management/Finance Management and other resources. Implement strategies to ensure continuous adherence to OHSA and other legislative frameworks. Provide input and assistance with technical specifications. Render sound quality and risk management practices. Strategic planning and management of hospital maintenance needs and infrastructure projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Kana Tel No: (021) 826-5789 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a practical test. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 18/60 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH SUPPORT (G2G USAID IMPLEMENTATION) (X2 POSTS) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
(12-Month Contract) 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum 
CENTRE : Office of the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in health systems, procedures, data collection, information, and project management. Appropriate experience in programme monitoring and evaluation in a healthcare setting. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel to the districts. Willingness to perform overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good meeting, presentation skills and the ability to present data at the senior management level and the ability to work in a team context. Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : Development, implementation and review of methodologies, standard operating procedures and tools for monitoring and evaluation for all health programmes related to substructure priorities and grant objectives. Regular review and updating of procedures, processes, and tools and liaise with Information Management on key data elements. Support substructure and facility staff in the use of available tools including SPV and compile feedback on challenges experienced by users with respect to data tools such as those in SPV. Facilitate the improvement of tools by providing feedback to relevant stakeholders and following up on steps to improve systems. Facilitate and/ or conduct data analyses to determine data quality; recommend, monitor and report on improvements to data collection processes. Work closely with the population hub management team to support health-strengthening activities. Respond to data and information needs work with the information management officers at facility and substructure level and support the quality improvement activities with a focus on the data needs. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Janse van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 815-8671 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test and a competency assessment. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 10 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 18/61 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH SUPPORT (G2G USAID IMPLEMENTATION) (X6 POSTS) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
(12-Month Contract) 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum 
CENTRE : Khayelitsha Eastern Substructure 
Northern Tygerberg Substructure 
Southern Western Substructure 
Klipfontein Mitchell’s Plain Substructure 
Office of the Chief Director: Metro Health Services X2 Posts (X1 Post Workstation at City of Cape Town; X1 Post workstation at Bellville Health Park) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in health systems, procedures, data collection, information, and project management. Appropriate experience in programme monitoring and evaluation. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Willingness to perform overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good meeting, presentation skills and the ability to present data at senior management level and the ability to work in a team context. High-level computer competency in Microsoft Office and other software packages. 
 
DUTIES : Provide technical Support for the implementation of COPC (Community Orientated Primary Care) and wellness services toward Universal Health Care, by providing support of quality improvement initiatives such as strengthening implementation of DMOC (Different Models of Care) and MECC  (Make every contact count). Provide support to enhance preventative strategies such as TUTT (TB Universal Test and Treat), HTS (HIV Testing Services), U=U as related to a COPC approach. Support the achievement of key milestones within set deadlines. Facilitate and support the operationalization of COPC in Cape Town Metro sites by means of roll out of COPC toolkit and orientation of the toolkit for further implementation. Capture learnings from the facility teams from the COPC toolkit implementation and provide feedback to the task team and support the Metro COPC Task and Sub-structure teams. Conduct/review/update a situational analysis of wellness services across CT Metro and Wellness package of care currently delivered including data indicators that’s been monitored. Support the development of a wellness services planning process facilitation operationalization of these services. Support the development of a COPC orientated Wellness Service guideline to support MHS sub-structure and City Health Areas. Assist in identifying areas of synergy and collaboration between COPC, Wellness services, DMOC & MECC and provide technical input. Document all planning and other processes implemented across the CT Metro. Prepare reports to submit to all relevant stakeholders: Substructure management, MHS CD and funders. Support, monitor and evaluate the roll-out of wellness services, COPC Toolkit across the Metro. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Janse van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 815-8671 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for the post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 10 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 18/62 : PRINCIPAL FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR 
SALARY : R216 417 per annum 
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualifications: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) - Grade 9/ (Std. 7) and Food Certificate. Experience: Appropriate experience in a food service environment. Appropriate experience in a large-scale kitchen. Appropriate supervisory experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to do physical tasks. Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Literacy with sound numerical skills. Ability to work according to the rules and standards and to meet deadlines. Good interpersonal, communication, organisational and writing skills. Knowledge and ability to handle industrial equipment. Knowledge of applicable legislation and policies or nutrition and different diets of large-scale food preparation according to standardised recipes. Knowledge of pest and infection control. Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Strategically supervise the Food Service Unit. Control operational food services. Implement and check hygiene and occupational health and safety. Check the maintenance and control of apparatus and equipment. Implement the principles of Human resources. Implement financial management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Keyser Tel No: (021) 938-4135 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 June 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 18/63 : ARTISAN ASSISTANT 
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Service Support 
SALARY : R183 279 per annum 
CENTRE : Emergency Medical Services 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Requirements: Grade 10 (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Must be strong and be able to carry batteries and inverters of up to 60kg. Physically fit to do manual labour. Valid Code 8 driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge in the electrical field. Previous exposure to the EMS and health facilities environment. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,1993. Must be able to work with your hands and safely operate electrical power tools. Must be interested in electrical and radio frequency fields.
 
DUTIES : Assist the manager with minor building repairs, carpentry projects, installations, furniture repairs and technical work. Assist the senior radio technician with equipment installation in vehicles. Attend compulsory training. Clean areas on completion of work. Make all tools and materials available before commencing a job. Travel between EMS, health care and repeater facilities to inspect requests and assist with installations of radio equipment. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Van Antwerpen Tel No: (021) 932 6071 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo a practical assessment. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 June 2024