Director: City Health

Ayanda Mbanga Communications; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Cape Town is seeking a Director of City Health to lead the implementation of health strategies and manage a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have extensive managerial experience, preferably in the public health sector, and must be registered with relevant health councils. Responsibilities include directing service delivery and ensuring compliance with local government legislation.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of managerial experience in public health.
• Registration with relevant health councils in South Africa.
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Direct implementation of health awareness strategies.
• Plan and direct Environmental Health service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Managerial and functional experience

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of legislation applicable to local government

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or equivalent

Medical degree MBChB/MBBS

Job description

DIRECTOR: CITY HEALTH

Requirements:

• An appropriate professional qualification preferably a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent / a medical degree (MBChB/MBBS)/ Environmental Health, or other Health Sciences-related qualifications
• Eight (8) years or more managerial and functional experience at a senior level preferably within the public health environment with a proven track record demonstrating the ability to manage a large and diverse team of professionals in the public health environment
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, or with the South African Nursing Council, or with the Pharmacy Council of South Africa
• Sound knowledge of legislation applicable to local government
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to interface at a political level
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Key performance areas:

• Direct the implementation of strategies aimed at creating awareness of incidents and diseases to the health indicators, to ensure adequate knowledge and understanding in the formal and informal communities and sectors of Health legislation and acceptable practices that support healthy living conditions
• Plan and direct the Environmental Health strategy with respect to service delivery and define the short / medium term plans objectives for the Environmental Health functionality
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislative and legal requirements, and promote ethical business practices within the Department by discharging all duties in accordance with principles of sound corporate governance
• Strategically manage the Department services to ensure the optimal and sustainable utilisation of City Resources
• Execute departmental financial responsibilities/accountabilities to ensure timely and accurate accounting reduction/elimination of fruitless expenditure, and sustainable functional operations
• Manage, develop, and/or implement multiple high-risk, complex projects or minor to medium-sized programmes
• Manage appropriate contractual agreements with service providers, service delivery partners, and facility users
• Influence strategic direction and leadership regarding the formulation and implementation of policies, processes, and procedures related to the department.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

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• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.