Job Description

To provide a comprehensive Epidemiological and Health indicator service to the Health Unit.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Provides input into the strategic plan by epidemiological assessment of health status, risk

factors and preventative factors of the eThekwini Municipality area.

• Liaises with relevant stakeholders regarding the epidemiology.
• Provides input into budgetary planning and undertakes administration functions.
• Maintains records and information systems.
• Prepares reports in respect of disease states, risk and preventative factors.
• Supervises the preparation of reports and submit quarterly and annual reports.
• Implements financial control where applicable.
• Controls and manages all facets of disease surveillance.
• Leads and organises research conducted in the section.
• Responsible for the management and control of the epidemiological information system.
• Undertake related duties.

Competencies

• Planning- The ability to systematically identify, analyse and prioritise options to meet the

short, medium and long term requirements of the municipality.

• Organisational Awareness- The ability to understand the key drivers in the Local

Government sector and the municipality in order to apply this understanding to meet the
service delivery challenges.

• Attention to Detail- Ability to scrutinise own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and

compliance with the relevant engineering standards.

• Use of Technology- The ability to utilise technology in the workplace to optimise functioning

of Scientific Services.

• Project Management- Ability to plan, co-ordinate and control the tasks of self and others in

the delivery, operations and maintenance of infrastructure and other Scientific tasks, to the
required specification and within budget and schedule.

• Service Delivery Orientation- The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering

services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve
municipal goals.

• Cognitive Ability- The ability to gather information, analyse issues and deal with complexity

and ambiguity. Shows long-term thinking, follows through in a logical manner, aware of
consequences and implications. Is able to see the xe2x80x98Bigger Picturexe2x80x99.

• Learning Orientation- The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop

insight and focus on continuous self-improvement.

• Impact and Influence- The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to

influence others effectively.
Essential Requirements

• Masterxe2x80x99s Degree (NQF level 9) with any of the following modules Epidemiology/Field

Epidemiology/Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 6 Years relevant experience.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 747,543- R 945,680 Total Remuneration Package
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL HEALTH
Contact Telephone 0313113630, 0313113633

eThekwini Municipality