Chief Director – District Health Services (Five (5) Year Fixed Contract Appointment) needed at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 Certificate, an appropriate Degree (NQF level 7) in health-related field.
• A postgraduate qualification in Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years management experience at senior management level in public health.
• Knowledge and understanding of district health systems including the management of regional and district hospitals.
• Good understanding of legislations, related regulations and policies in the public sector. Driver’s licence is an inherent requirement. Computer literacy. 

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership and management in the Chief Directorate to ensure alignment with its Annual, business and operational plans. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of District Services in terms of relevant legislative frameworks and delegations. Manage and lead the Districts in the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) full package.
• Ensure optimal provision of integrated and appropriate health services and programmes for the entire Province. Support Districts and Regional hospitals, within the Province, in line with the Departmental Comprehensive Service Plan and National Health Core Standards. Manage the implementation of Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) in the five (5) districts.
• Manage the collaboration with the five (5) Districts in reviewing and implementing the three (3) streams of PHC reengineering. Monitor and support implementation of EPWP programme in the department. Preparation and maintenance of the DHS budget to meet the health and service needs of the province in accordance with all prescripts geared towards the improvement of service delivery. Support the NHI readiness arrangements across the Province in line with the developments around the Bill.
• Lead and manage the key partnerships within the Province, especially with Communities, Local Government, Universities and Non-Profit Organizations (NPO’s). Management of Human and Financial Resources within the Directorate. Implementation of DHS in line with legislation and regulations.
• Actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of the departmental Strategic Plan. Communicate, report and integrate the outputs of the chief directorate, internally and externally with all stakeholders.