Cluster: District Health Services
SALARY
:
R1 162 200 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive SMS salary package)
CENTRE
:
King Cetshwayo Health District Office
REQUIREMENTS
:
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Clinical Health Science. Current registration with
the relevant health professional body. A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in middle
management level with five (5) years in Primary Health Care or District Health System.
Exposure/experience in a clinical programmes and hospital management environment including
EMS and FPS. Unendorsed valid driver’s license. Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft
software applications. Recommendations: Post-graduate qualification in Public Health/master’s
in business management. Project Management. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies
Required: The incumbent of this post will report to the Chief Director: District Health Services:
Head Office: will be responsible to ensure and account for the delivery of integrated, effective
and efficient health service at all levels of care based on the Primary Health Care approach
through the District Health System within King Cetshwayo (whichever is relevant). The ideal
candidates must: Possess a clear understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector
due to poverty, resource limitations and opportunistic diseases such as TB, HIV and AIDS. Have
the ability to analyse and interpret complex management data and information to inform decisionmaking and alignment processes timeously. Have the ability to develop innovative solutions for
complex health and other service delivery management problems. Possess strong leadership to
– ensure buy-in/support of other organs of state and external stakeholders to accomplish
deliverables identified in the Annual Performance Plans of the District, provide strategic direction
to Institutions, mediate processes for the allocation of resources to Institutions, build a highly
effective and efficient health service delivery team in the District; and reason/present/negotiate
the case of the District at departmental management and planning for a, Have the ability to assess
and manage the performance of the District Health System and directly supervise staff. Have the
ability to interact effectively and efficiently with a wide range of stakeholders. Have the ability to
turn around negative audit findings in the district to be a positive one. Possess a good Knowledge
and understanding of universal health coverage. Possess a clear understanding of risk and other
management processes and the application thereof to ensure that the decentralized.
management model of the department is performing optimally. Possess knowledge of the
governance framework and legislative imperatives set for the area of operation. Be computer
literate with a proficiency in MS Office Software applications.
DUTIES
:
Based on relevant policy imperatives, provide strategic leadership and ensure the development,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of an Annual District Health Services Delivery Plan.
Account in terms of planned initiatives for the delivery of health services in the district. Coordinate
and facilitate processes to prioritise health service delivery initiatives and the allocation of
concomitant resources amongst health facilities in the district, whilst promoting service delivery
equity. Monitor and evaluate health service delivery within the district, identify high risk areas and
facilitate timeous corrective action where required. Provide transversal clinical support and other
support services to Institutions. Ensure the development of an innovative and human rights
sensitive cadre of health workers at all levels. Identify and address transversal health service
delivery barriers that cannot be resolved at Institutional and district level and filter those requiring
intervention at Provincial level. Facilitate the process of ensuring universal health access (NHI)
for King Cetshwayo Health District. Please note that the CEO will also be responsible for all
Health Services within the catchment are including PHC Clinics and Outreach Services.
Accelerate implementation of PHC re–engineering Provide oversight for reduction and
management of the burden of disease for better health outcomes Accelerate implementation of
PHC re-engineering. Achieve universal health courage, access to quality health care and safe,
effective, quality essential medicines and vaccines for all KZN citizens. Facilitate compliance to
the legislative prescripts including AG, norms and standards, Ideal Hospital framework and Ideal
Clinic realisation and maintenance.
ENQUIRIES
:
Mr J Mndebele Tel No: (033) 395 3274
APPLICATIONS
:
The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private
Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street Natalia
Building, Registry, Minus 1:1 North Tower. Interested applicants can visit the following website at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details. “Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts
through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83
and CV directly to the following email address Headoffice.Jobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za.
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centre’s (DOACS) where
our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You
can find the list of Designated Online Application Centre’s (DOACS) at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
FOR ATTENTION
:
Miss N.S Buthelezi Tel No: (033) 395 2465
NOTE
:
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which
must be originally signed, initialed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not
be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or
disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). NB: All shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the
employer/s prior to the date of the interview. For the Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS, any individual
may register for the course and complete such in anticipation of wishing to apply for a SMS post
in future. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS
and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourses/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Individuals who have completed the course already, and
who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however it is not
required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date.
However, prior to an appointment being made to any SMS post, the appointee to such a post
must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking
up the post. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are
subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following
checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification
of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and
verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied
by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign
qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation when shortlisted.
Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late
applications will be considered. It would be appreciated if you can attach course certificates only
applicable to the post requirements. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate
applications for each post that you apply for. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the
closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE
:
26 April 2024