Deputy Director: SUB District Manager

Overview

Manage primary healthcare services, health facilities and performance indicators across multiple sub-districts in the North West Province.

Requirements

• National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences.
• Five (5) year’s management experience of which 3 years should be at Assistant Manager Nursing dealing with Primary Health Care (PHC) activities.
• A certificate in Clinical Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment will be added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Constitution, Public Service Act 1994 as amended, Public Service Amendment Regulations 2023 and applicable health legislation/policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care and Community Base services.
• District Health System (DHS) development and District Health Information System (DHIS) and working knowledge of Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Work Permit for Non-South African Citizens.
• Good communication (verbal and written), problem solving, policy development, analytical, coordination, financial, planning, organizing, negotiation.
• Computer literacy.

Duties

• Manage key performance health indicators with regard to strategic health programmes, Human Resources, Financial Management and Supply Chain Management.
• Overall management of Health facilities and PHC Services at Sub-District level.
• Manage the provision of integrated and quality health service.
• Provide leadership to the Sub-District Management.
• Manage conditional grants and funding provision for special health project.
• Supervise Assistant Managers responsible for administration, community health service and local health care management.
• Co-ordinate health governance, related health NGO’s and CBO’s within the Sub-District.

How to apply

Applications quoting relevant reference, should be forwarded as follows: Provincial Office, Private Bag X2068, Mmabatho, 2735, must be forwarded to: Healthjobs@nwpg.gov.za or can be hand delivered at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office, SABC Building, Dr Albert Luthuli Drive, University Road, Mmabatho, 2735, Mafikeng. FOR ATTENTION : Mr KM Motoko

Enquiries: Mr E Mmusi Tel No: (014) 592 8906 (Bojanala District) Mr G.N Maibi Tel No: (053) 928 0500 (Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District) Mr A Bogatsu Tel No: (018) 384 0240 (Ngaka Modiri Molema District)

Notes

The Department requests applicants to apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed previous experience). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualify. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related 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 (only when shortlisted). Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than one post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Important: North West Department of Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in North West Department of Health through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks. The successful candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. North West Department of Health will conduct reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. MANAGEMENT ECHELON