Deputy Director - MCH, HGS, EPI, ISHP and Nutrition

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 029 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health organization seeks a Deputy Director to oversee Maternal, Child and Women’s Health programs in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate should have at least ten years of experience in the health sector, with five years in Child Health. Responsibilities include managing personnel performance, compiling program reports, and ensuring prudent financial management. A Diploma or Degree in Nursing and current registration with a relevant body are essential. This position offers an annual remuneration package of R1 028 091.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years' experience in the health sector, five (5) years in Child Health.
• Current registration with health professional body required.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate Maternal, Child and Women’s Health programs.
• Compile and submit reports on Health Programs performance.
• Manage performance of personnel and officials.

Skills

Experience in child health

Financial management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal relations

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma / Degree in Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma / Master’s degree in child health care

Qualification in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Deputy Director - MCH, HGS, EPI, ISHP and Nutrition

• Reference Number : REFS/035041
• Directorate : Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 028 091 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

• An appropriate Diploma / Degree in Nursing. Ten (10) years’ experience in the health sector of which five (5) years must have been in Child Health (IMC, EPI, MBF and child PIP, GMP and Paediatric HIV) as an Assistant Director level. Proof of the current registration with the health professional body and valid driver’s licence. A Qualification in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management of at least 1 year duration and is registered as such by Council. A postgraduate Diploma / Master’s degree in child health care will be an added advantage. Good understanding of the health sector spheres (National, Provincial, and District levels). Demonstrate ability and competence to interpret legislation, policy and strategy as well as capacity priority IMCI, EPI, MBFI and Child PIP, GMP, and coordinate recommendations from COMIC. Must have appropriate working experience and understanding of this field. Knowledge in financial management, Human Resource management, leadership, decision making and problem‑solving skills. Sound Knowledge of Public Service policies and District Health service. Public Service Code of Conduct and policy formulation. An experience in IMCI, EPI, MBFI, and child PIP, GMP, and reporting is expected. Must be able to work independently, have good interpersonal relations, good organizational and coordination skills. Must be computer literate and have ability to produce reports using excel, word, and Power Point. Reporting structure: will report the Director: PHC.

Duties

• Coordination and evaluation of Maternal, Child and Women’s Health (MCWH), Nutrition, School Health, Youth Friendly services and Expanded Programme on Immunisation. Analyse performance of Health Programmes against set targets. Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the performance of Health Programs. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate outreach programmes in the District. Supervise and manage performance of personnel and officials reporting to the programme. Ensure prudent Financial Management and control of Government Resources. Prioritise Procument needs according to available resources. Support sub-districts in health programmes.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Johannesburg District Health Services

Closing Date

23-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Ten (10) years’ experience in the health sector of which five (5) years must have been in Child Health (IMC, EPI, MBF and child PIP, GMP and Paediatric HIV) as an Assistant Director level?

Are you currently registered with the health professional body?

Do you have an appropriate Diploma / Degree in Nursing?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.