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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Chief Director: Rural Health Services
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RHS51/2021
  Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services (Stationed at Mosselbay Summer Heights Building)
 
Requirement:
An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF 7) in a Health/Social Science or related field with at least 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but is requested to register for the course and complete as such as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the National School of Governance under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All costs associated hereof will be the responsibility of the applicant).
 
Enquiries:
Dr S Kariem, tel. no. (021) 815-8708
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge and understanding of the National and Provincial Health related legislation, guidelines and other health related policies and prescripts. Proven strategic and leadership capabilities. Programme and project management knowledge and skills. Proven leadership capabilities. Proven knowledge and understanding of Change -, Financial -, People Management and empowerment.
 
Experience:
Proven extensive management experience of health services.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Strategic leadership, oversight and accountability in respect of the rendering of efficient and cost-effective rural health services in support of departmental service delivery across the five rural districts inclusive of Primary Health Care Services and three Regional Rural District Hospitals (Worcester, Paarl and George Hospitals) within the Western Cape. Facilitate an integrated clinical implementation support service. Facilitate alignment with departmental strategic, policy, planning, Information Technology and assurance management processes. Ensure interface with Facility and Infrastructure Management to facilitate input for planning and implementation. Interface between Macro and Operational Management levels to facilitate alignment regarding departmental clinical strategy, policy and planning priorities, frameworks and protocols as well as facilitation of integrated implementation support for service delivery. Facilitation of the alignment of strategy development, priority setting and implementation within the Rural Districts. Health intelligence support to facilitate alignment with Departmental health intelligence processes and application of knowledge in management decisions for the improvement of services and clinical outcomes in the Rural Districts. Assurance support to facilitate alignment and assurance regarding Departmental processes and actions in support of the improvement of services and clinical outcomes in the Rural Districts. As Top management of the Department actively influences the departmental strategic agenda, processes and decisions with special emphases on Rural health Services. Corporate support across the five rural districts and three Regional Rural District Hospitals within the Western Cape. Overall responsible for People - and Financial Management of the Chief Directorate.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) drivers Licence and willingness to travel extensively in the province.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 1 251 183 -R 1 495 956 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
8/27/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 9/17/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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