Deputy Head Sub District -West

Ethekwini Municipality; Durban; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethekwini Municipality seeks a Deputy Head District in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to lead and manage Primary Health Care services and Environmental Health strategies. The ideal candidate will oversee key performance indicators, ensure adherence to health policies, and direct resources for effective service delivery. A Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences and a significant management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience at management level, with 3 years at senior management level required.
• Current Registration with HPCSA/SANC.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage health care services and strategies.
• Conduct research into best practices and update procedure manuals.
• Prepare health reports and manage budget expenditures.

Skills

Management

Strategic Planning

Health Care Policy Implementation

Education

Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences (NQF Level 7)

Job description

To plan, manage and direct the key performance area and result indicators associated with theprovision of an efficient Primary Health Care service, Environmental Health Services, CommunityHealth Services and administration.Key Responsibility AreasConducts research into best practices associated with the Primary Health Care servicesfunctionality and determining the appropriateness of specific policies / procedures forimplementation and updating procedure manuals.Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance ofpersonnel within the Section.Conducts strategic planning workshops and presents information related to issues ofdisease prevalence e.g.

HIV / AIDS and planned interventions to internal and external role-players and stakeholders.Plans, leads and manages the Environmental Health strategy with respect to service deliveryand defines the short / medium term plans / objectives for the Environmental Healthfunctionality.Manages the Nursing Services strategy with respect to the provision of a comprehensiveprimary health care service, defines, implements and monitors the short / medium termplans / objectives for the Nursing Services functionality.Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an effective occupational healthand safety system.Plans and coordinates the District Health system strategypiles business plans for funding from National and International Agencies.Manages specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the keyperformance and result indicators, by preparing Health reports.Manages information / estimates of capital and operating funding requirements and controlsexpenditure against the approved budget allocations.Plans, develops and institutes Poverty Alleviation Projects for the sub-district.Minimum RequirementsBachelors Degree in Health Sciences (NQF Level 7).Current Registration with The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) / The SouthAfrican Nursing Council (SANC).Valid motor vehicle driving license.8 years experience at a management level of which at least 3 years must be at a seniormanagement level.

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Deputy Head District • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal