DEPUTY MANAGER: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE REF NO: WRHD/01/10/2023
SALARY : R930 747 per annum
CENTRE : Office of Primary Care: West Rand District Health Services
REQUIREMENTS : Basic qualification (diploma/degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that
allows registration with the South African Nursing Council [SANC], Post basic
qualification {will be an added advantage}. Current registration with the SANC.
A minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognisable Nursing experience after
registration SANC in General Nursing. At least 4 years of the period referred
to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
Other Skills/Requirements: Administrative and advanced Computer literacy to
write reports plus District Health Management to be able to develop the
Regional Health and Project Management, more experience in the Primary
Health Care setting. Knowledge of the application of the relevant statutes and
policies governing the public service and health care sciences. Knowledge of
the Performance Management and Development System. Knowledge and
application of the Constitution; National Health Act; Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations
Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
Understanding the application of the Batho-Pele principles, Patients’ rights
charter and quality assurance system. Well-developed communication,
presentation, negotiation and research skills. Strategic, operational and
people management skills. Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and
health users and givers. Facilitation and co-ordination skills. Problem solving,
planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy and report writing skills.
Applicants to possess driver’s license. NB!! A practical test relating to key
areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process for this
position. Correspondence & engagement will only be entered into with
shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements. Additional advantageous
skills include project management.
DUTIES : The essential role is to provide leadership, coordinate, plan, manage, and
supply effective administration support to the Primary Health Care and Health
Programmes in the sub-district. Ensure implementation of the District Health
System using the PHC approach including Community Based and Outreach
Services with the National and Provincial framework. Plan for the
implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI). The key performance
areas (KPA’s): Preserve good working conditions; optimum resource
utilization; process improvement; safety and prevention planning and control;
and regularly work within the legislative, regulation and policies frameworks.
the key results areas (KRA’s): Patient and staff satisfaction always; smooth
service management; secure operational cost control; and quality checks
occur uninterrupted; and Maintain record keeping. the supervision and
leadership acumen: Strive to have the ability or quality to motivate and inspire
others to achieve the set goal; and command the process of planning,
organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling activities. Excellent
written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents; and
display the capacity in human resource planning, and people management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Karigani Tel No: (011) 953 2152 (Monday to Friday: from 08h00 to
16h00)
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted to West Rand Health District Services, Cnr
Luipaard and Vlei Street, Krugersdorp, or Private Bag X2053, Krugersdorp,
1740. No faxed applications will be considered.
NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents when applying but submit fully completed Z83 form and
detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be
required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following Communication from HR. If you have not been contacted within three
months, After the closing date, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. The recommended candidate/s may be subject to medical
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surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act
5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of
Employment Equity; therefore, all the appointments will be made in
accordance with the Employment Equity target of the department. No
applications will be considered after the closing date. This is a readvertisement therefore candidate who applied previously are encouraged to
apply.