The Department of Health is registered with the Department of Labour as a designated Employer and the filling of the following posts will be in line with the Employment Equity Act (including people with disabilities).
APPLICATIONS: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered applications may be submitted at Reception (Brown application Box), Civitas Building, corner of Thabo Sehume (formerly known as Andries) and Struben streets. Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION: Ms N Sombinge
NOTE: Applications should be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualification certificates (including Senior Certificate / Grade 12 Certificate regardless of the qualification requirements indicated in the advert), service certificates, including ID and driver’s licence. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.
Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect / no reference number(s) on their applications.
DIRECTOR: NURSING PRACTICE
REF NO: NDOH 58 / 2014)
Chief Directorate: Nursing Services. Directorate: Nursing Practice
SALARY: An all inclusive remuneration package of R819 126 per annum [basic salary consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employee’s Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to the Senior Management Service guidelines.
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and registration with the SANC
- A post graduate qualification in Nursing will be an advantage
- At least five (5) years’ clinical experience in the nursing environment at a management level of which three years should be as Nurse Manager for Administration, Education, or Primary Health Care Services
- Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, Statutory body requirements, relevant legislative framework governing the practice of nursing and midwifery as well as knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
- Good managerial, interpersonal, leadership and decision making, project and programme management and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES:
- To develop relevant policy guidelines for nurses and midwives, based on their scope of practice
- To provide leadership and support provincial development of Standard Operating Procedures as guided by the new scope of practice
- To liaise with statutory bodies and other relevant stakeholders in the development and update of the regulatory framework to institutionalize nursing practice in South Africa
- To facilitate and promote establishment of mentorship programmes in all the practice areas to enhance quality of care
- To monitor and evaluate all practice issues through regular (quarterly) feedback as well as compilation of the annual performance report
- To manage financial and human resource for the Directorate: Nursing Practice including continued advocacy to ensure availability of adequate resources to create positive practice environments in all the nine provinces
ENQUIRIES: Dr NJ Makhanya 012 395 9783
CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2014
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION
REF NO: NDOH 56 / 2014
Chief Directorate: Health Information, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Directorate: Monitoring and Evaluation
SALARY: An all inclusive remuneration package of R630 822 per annum [basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employee’s Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.
CENTRE: Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A three year Bachelor’s degree / National diploma / equivalent NQF 6 Certificate in Health Sciences
- A post-graduate qualification in health monitoring and evaluation, public health, epidemiology or health policy will be an advantage
- At least three (3) years experience in health systems research, monitoring and evaluation epidemiology and public health, data storing, analysis and interpretation, research, report writing publications on a junior management or supervisory management level
- Knowledge of Health Management Information System includingTIER.Net, Electronic TB Register and District Health Information System (DHIS)
- Excellent planning, co-ordination, managerial, organisational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and computer skills
- A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES:
- Develop and maintain Monitoring and Evaluation systems for the Comprehensive HIV & AIDS Care, Management and Treatment of South Africa, HIV Counselling and Testing and Antiretroviral Expansion Programme
- Provide monitoring and evaluation technical support on the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework for Comprehensive HIV & AIDS and Care
- Conduct data quality assessment visits in all Provinces
- Refine monitoring tools and align indicators with the National Strategic Plan of the Department and other National / Regional / International Reporting requirements
- Manage the collection of indicators for monitoring the implementation of the comprehensive plan, HIV Counselling and Testing and Antiretroviral Expansion Programme
- Manage and analyse the comprehensive plan, HIV Counselling and Testing and Antiretroviral Expansion Programme datasets received by the National Department of Health as well as the coordination and implementation of research
- Interact and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Compile Monitoring and Evaluation reports and health indicator updates
- Manage resources and supervise personnel, any other monitoring and reporting activities of the Department of Health.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Nhlanhla Ntuli at tel no (012) 395 8149.
CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2014
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MEDICAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
REF NO: NDOH 59 / 2014
Chief Directorate: Food Control Pharmaceutical Trade and Product Regulation.
Directorate: Food Control
SALARY: Grade 1: R622 509 – R690 894 per annum.
- A four-year degree in Natural Sciences, preferably in Biochemistry / Toxicology / Pharmacology / or an equivalent qualification in chemical safety of food
- At least five (5) years post qualification experience
- Postgraduate degree in any of the above mentioned fields will be an advantage Original certified certificates of service must be submitted with your application.
CENTRE: Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualification and years of experience required are indicated above
- The experience required must include three (3) years in the food safety / control environment on a junior management / supervisory management level as well as experience in compiling of legislation, risk analysis and management decisions in relation to veterinary medicines / stock remedies, food additives etc.
- Knowledge of food control in South Africa
- Good communication, computer (MS Word, MS PowerPoint), analytical, statistical, research, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to influence / interact with key stakeholders within Food Safety sector including other National Departments, Industry, research / academic institutions and at international level
- A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES:
- Manage and provide leadership for the Sub-Directorate: Chemical Safety of Food
- Draft policy, regulations and guidelines relating to Food additives and contaminants including mycotoxins, heavy metals, bottled water, natural toxins etc; residues of pesticides, veterinary drugs and stock remedies in foods, radioactivity in foods, the safety assessment and labelling of foods produced by means of modern biotechnology
- Evaluate and / or arrange toxicological assessment applications relating to chemical substances in foods
- Evaluate and / or arrange exposure assessment studies and risk management activities relating to chemical substances in foods
- Serve on Committees relevant to the functions of the post and liaise with relevant National and International Organisations and Non-governmental organizations
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Hela (012 395 8003)
CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2014
PHARMACEUTICAL POLICY SPECIALIST 2 POSTS
REF NO: NDOH 69 / 2014
On contract until 31 March 2016
SALARY: Grade 1: R651 819 – R691 821 per annum. A B-Pharm degree, current registration as a Pharmacist plus a minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
Grade 2: R712 731 – R756 468 per annum. B-Pharm degree, current registration as a Pharmacist plus eleven (11) years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
Salary grade will be determined in accordance with the above requirements as per the OSD. Originally certified certificates of service must be submitted with your application as well as proof of current registration as a Pharmacist.
CENTRE: Chief Directorate: Sector Wide Procurement. Directorate: Affordable Medicines (Central Chronic Medicines Dispensation and Distribution Programme). Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualification and years of experience required are indicated above
- Experience must include the pharmaceutical sector, pharmacy practice and monitoring and evaluation
- Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, Pharmacy Act, Medicines and Related Subsistence’s Act and Supply Chain Management
- Good organizational, planning and problem solving skills*Computer (MS Word, MS PowerPoint), analytical, research, project management, interpersonal, presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Willing to travel regularly and work long and irregular hours*A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES:
- Develop and implement a National policy for the alternative Chronic Medication Access Programme for public sector patients
- Contract Management including reporting, monitoring and evaluation
- Project Management
- Communication and Marketing
- Risk management.
ENQUIRIES: Ms H Zeeman (012) 395 8530 / Ms H Nieuwouldt (012) 395 8531
CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2014
FINANCE CLERK
REF NO: NDOH 70 / 2014
Chief Directorate: Occupational Health and Compensation Commissioner for Occupational Diseases (CCOD). Directorate: CCOD
SALARY: R123 738 per annum (plus competitive benefits).
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) / equivalent NQF 4 certificate
- One (1) year experience in general finance including revenue
- Experience in the use of Logis, Persal and BAS will be an advantage
- Knowledge of Public Finance management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations as well as Persal, BAS and Logis
- Computer (MS Office package), interpersonal, planning, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills.
DUTIES:
- Timeous preparation of the estimates based on the latest assessment
- Accurately and timeously create invoices on pastel
- Verify accuracy of details on the assessments and prepare the necessary corrections
- Prepare journals for approval and inform the mines of the corrections
- Reconcile assessments against receipts
- Update revenue on Pastel
- Maintain an effective filing system
- Follow up on outstanding assessments
- Timeous production of monthly and quarterly stats
- Perform any other duties as operations may require.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. M. Baholo (011) 356 5663
CLOSING DATE: 4 August 2014
NOTE: Indian, Coloured and White applicants as well as people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Interview Hints and Tips
Arrive on time for the interview. Plan your trip and leave early if you have to or if you are unfamiliar with the area. Give yourself enough time to find the building as well as parking. You also need keep your diary open after the interview. Your interview might be running longer than anticipated.
Remember to take a few extra copies of your CV with you. One copy is for you should you have to refresh your memory. The other copies are for the interviewer and anyone else sitting in on the interview. You only need to produce these if there is a need for them.
Be careful not to over- or under-dress for an interview. The golden rule is to look professional and smart even if everyone else at the company is wearing jeans. Speak to your employment agency for guidance with specific acompanies.
Women:
- More conservative outfit and coordinate all the colours
- Moderate shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too muck make-up and perfume
- Nails must be neat and clean
Men:
- Conservative suit with a white long sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie (no cartoon characters)
- Dark socks, professional shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too much aftershave
- Nails must be neat and clean
The interviewer will be judging the effect of your appearance on customers as well as staff. Your "look" must project the fact that you are the perfect '"fit" for that specific position and company.
Get rid of chewing gum and check your overall appearance before walking into the organisation's premises.
Switch your cellphone off once the interviewer knows that you have arrived for the interview - never, ever take a call during an interview. If there is a medical emergency in your family and your phone needs to be on then inform the interviewer and ask for permission to leave your phone on. In most cases the person will agree to it.
Remember to take a file with pen paper with you to the interview. This will assist you in making notes and to write down questions you might want to ask later.
The interview starts when the first question is asked. Right? Wrong. The interview starts the minute you arrive at the company and you will be under scrutiny by everyone who knows that interviews are being held. Be friendly with cleaning staff, secretaries and everyone else you encounter on your way to the interview. This will make you feel more positive as well as leave positive people in your wake. The last thing you need is for a staff member to mention how rude you were before the interview. Or for the secretaries to tell the manager that you had an attitude with them and you thought you were important!
Studies have shown that most interviewers make up their mind within the first few minutes. You therefore need to greet your interviewer by making comfortable eye contact, shaking hands firmly and introducing yourself in a confident manner.
Make a connection and build a relationship with the interviewer. Remember that they are already happy with your CV and now wants to check you out. Your attitude will be more important than most of your answers.
Only sit down when offered a chair.
If you are offered any coffee or tea you have three choices: Coffee, tea or nothing. Do not go and ask for something not offered - the organisation might not have it on the premises and the interviewer could feel embarrassed.
Keep an eye on your body language and avoid fidgeting, biting your nails, playing with your car keys, etc.