Deputy Director: Quality Assurance needed at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF level 7 qualification in Health  Science/Monitoring and Evaluation. Postgraduate Diploma/Degree in Infection Prevention and Control will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent level in clinical care management, including healthcare programs as well as experience in quality assurance and Infection Prevention and Control. 

DUTIES  

• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure successful implementation of infection prevention and control strategic framework. Develop various tools and methods to improve infection control practices.
• Provide mentoring to managers and staff on infection prevention and control to improve quality of health services.
• Formulate new, review and revise existing norms, standards and indicators for the delivery of health services in relation to infection prevention and control.
• Facilitate and integrate service delivery in terms of infection prevention and control within and between health establishments and services. Manage resources, risk and audit queries.