Deputy Director: Public Health (Women Reproductive Health Programmes & Non-Communicable Disease Control)

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate plus
• BCur Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science, Midwifery, Community and Psychiatric Nursing accredited with the South African Nursing Council SANC NQF level 7.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care/Clinical Specialisation in Primary Care Nursing NQF level 8
• Postgraduate in Health Service Management or Nursing Administration NQF level 8.
• Proof of registration with the relevant Health Professional Body.
• A valid driver's licence

OR

• MBChB accredited with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA, NQF level 8.
• Relevant Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Public Health/Health Management /Health Services Management or any health-related field
• Proof of registration with the Health Professional Body.
• A valid driver's licence

AND

• 8 years or more working experience with National Priority Programmes involving Non-Communicable Disease Control, Substance abuse and Mental Health as well as Maternal, Reproductive and Women's health programmes, of which 4 years or more must be at the middle management level.

Primary Function

• To lead, develop, give strategic direction, manage and oversee the implementation of health programmes that minimise the burden of diseases resulting from Non -Communicable Diseases NCD's, including Substance Abuse and Mental Health as well as Maternal, Reproductive and Women's Health programmes.
• Monitor, evaluate and control the implementation in all Regions in the City in order to ensure prevention, reduction of incidence and control of the prevalence of Non-Communicable diseases amongst the citizens of Johannesburg. Ensure that the provision of the Non-Communicable Diseases programme in the City is developed and implemented within and aligned to the national and provincial framework.

Key Performance Areas

• Provides the direction, planning, support and leadership
• Leads, supports and controls the financial management, budgeting and forecasting
• Direct, lead, plan, organise, manage, control, monitor and evaluate the health information processes that are specific to the operations of the service delivery issues pertaining to the National Priority Programmes, District Health Information System [DHIS], Skills Development and Training, Quality Assurance, Research and Health Promotion programmes
• Leads, supports, controls and participates in the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with a supportive and motivating climate for the incumbents in the Unit to perform optimally
• Leads and supports training and strengthens the capacity of managers and operational staff in relation to Non-Communicable Diseases, including Substance abuse and Mental Health, Maternal, Reproductive and Women's Health Programmes
• Direct the implementation, monitor and evaluate Non-Communicable Diseases, Maternal, Reproductive and Women's Health Programmes in the City

Leading Competencies

• Knowledge of other business processes feeding into and those dependent on the skills development processes, analytical thinking, understanding of the management and control of Non-Communicable Diseases, Computer skills to ensure ability to compile reports, keep the database up to date; manipulate and analyse data; do presentations at meetings/training sessions/ workshops, etc. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
• Understanding of various systems used within the city such as SAP, data management systems, electronic document management systems, Outlook, etc.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of the local government environment, District Health Information System [DHIS], and Health Promotion Programmes Work.
• Extensive knowledge and Experience in National Priority Programmes.
• Knowledge of relevant standards as well as the statutory and regulatory framework within which the Employee Development function operates
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management Batho Pele, Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City's protocols, legislation, and standards.