Job Description

To plan, manage and direct the key performance area and result indicators associated with the
provision of an efficient Primary Health Care service, Environmental Health Services, Community
Health Services and administration.
Key Responsibility Areas
Conducts research into best practices associated with the Primary Health Care services
functionality and determining the appropriateness of specific policies/ procedures for
implementation and updating procedure manuals.
Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of
personnel within the Section.
Conducts strategic planning workshops and presenting information related to issues of
disease prevalence e.g. HIV/AIDS and planned interventions to internal and external roleplayers and stakeholders.
Plans, leads and manages the Environmental Health strategy with respect to service delivery
and defines the short/ medium term plans/ objectives for the Environmental Health
functionality.
Manages the Nursing Services strategy with respect to the provision of a comprehensive
primary health care service, defines, implements and monitors the short/ medium term
plans/ objectives for the Nursing Services functionality.
Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an effective occupational health
and safety system
Plans and coordinates the District Health system strategy.
Compiling business plans for the funding from National and International Agencies
Manages specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key
performance and result indicators, by preparing Health reports.
Manages information/ estimates of capital and operating funding requirements and controls
expenditure against the approved budget allocations.
Plan, develop and institute Poverty Alleviation Projects for the sub-district.
Competencies
Communication
Planning and Organising
Advocacy/ Negotiation
Advocate for Wellness
Systems-Based Practice
Conceptual Thinking
Financial Management
Strategy Development & Implementation
Organisational Awareness
Service Delivery Orientation
Action and outcomes orientation
Direction Setting
Impact and Influence
Essential Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences (NQF Level 7).
Current Registration with The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)/The South
African 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 senior
management level.
Preferred Requirements
This post reports to HEAD (HEALTH)
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Locomotion
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration Negotiable
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Human Capital
Contact Telephone 031 311 3633

Skills Required