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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Deputy Director: Increasing Wellness
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS28/2021
  Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid driver's licence.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Advanced computer literacy. Ability to direct, develop, manage, implement, monitor and evaluate transversal and multi-sectoral partnership approaches. Ability to function independently and as part of a team with sound interpersonal and negotiating skills. Policy and programme development skills. Strong project management skills. Budget and staff management skills. Ability to conduct independent research and report research findings to a professional and non-professional audience. Sound skills in community development and participatory approaches. Sound statistical literacy skills. Good written and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate tertiary qualification in a health related or managerial field
 
Note:
Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Determine Heath Services needs through an analysis of district profiles, disease determinants and epidemiological trends to inform program policy. Develop strategies, policies, guidelines, protocols and tools to guide forecasting, prioritization, implementation and monitoring of Increasing Wellness program interventions. Direct, co-ordinate and manage transversal, interdepartmental and intersectoral interventions (including training) to facilitate implementation of the Increasing Wellness Program. Monitor and evaluate service delivery performance to determine efficacy of implemented health program interventions. Determine formal research needs and submit to the Director: Service Priorities Coordination. Manage finances, oversee procurement process and supervise the Increasing Wellness Sub-Directorate team.
 
Experience:
Extensive experience in the development and management of a wellness promoting programme through a transversal and cross-sectoral partnership approach.
 
Enquiries:
Ms J Arendse 021 8158612
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 869 007 - R 1 023 645 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs) A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
7/23/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/13/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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