Chief Director: Health Promotion and Nutrition needed at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Health Sciences. At least five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level in the health sector
•  At least 3 years’ experience in health promotion or nutrition or district health services management or health programme management will be an advantage. 

DUTIES 

• Provide strategic direction on health promotion interventions in line with South Africa’s burden of disease and the risk factors relating to the burden of disease priorities. Facilitate the passing and updating of legislation required to create environments for healthy lifestyles. Design and monitor the implementation of interventions that will promote healthy eating and physical activity amongst South Africans.
• Facilitate the development of appropriate policies and guidelines for oral health. Identify policy gaps in health promotion and use available evidence and/or generate evidence to develop policies to address such gaps and/or review and strengthen the implementation of existing policies.
• Participate in internal and external forums that advance healthy lifestyles. Develop a Framework for the National Health System for addressing the social and commercial determinants of health and liaise with all relevant stakeholders to implement the Framework. Oversee the implementation of national chronic disease prevention campaigns. Manage the finances and human resources of the chief directorate. Manage risk and audit queries.