About the Role
The eThekwini Health District is seeking a dynamic Chief Director to lead and innovate health service delivery within the region. Based in the vibrant city of Durban, this role is pivotal in ensuring that the local health services are not only efficient but also equitable and high-quality. As a key figure in the public service sector, the Chief Director will have a significant impact on the health outcomes of the community, addressing critical issues such as access to healthcare, resource allocation, and overall public health strategies.
In this vital position, you will be at the forefront of developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Annual District Health Services Delivery Plan. Your strategic leadership will be crucial in coordinating health service delivery initiatives and fostering relationships with community structures, NGOs, and other health sector partners. By identifying and addressing barriers to health service delivery, you will help facilitate universal health access in the eThekwini District, making a real difference in the lives of residents.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive health services to all South Africans, with a strong focus on primary health care and equity in service delivery. With a mission to promote health and well-being, the department works tirelessly to tackle the challenges facing the public health sector, such as poverty, resource limitations, and communicable diseases. Joining this department means being part of a team committed to improving health outcomes and ensuring that every individual has access to the care they need.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strategic leadership and overall management of health services within the eThekwini District.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the Annual District Health Services Delivery Plan.
- Coordinate and prioritize health service delivery initiatives across various health facilities.
- Monitor and evaluate health service delivery, identifying high-risk areas for timely intervention.
- Ensure the readiness of public health facilities for audits, inspections, and quality assurance assessments.
- Foster collaboration with community structures, oversight bodies, and health sector partners.
- Drive compliance and efficiency within health services to achieve and maintain a clean audit.
- Supervise and mentor public health teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Health, alongside a degree or diploma in health management or general management.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in senior management within the health sector.
- Current registration with a relevant health professional body.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, demonstrating computer literacy.
- A valid unendorsed driver’s license.
- An understanding of the challenges in the public health sector and the ability to develop innovative solutions.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address [email protected].
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Requirements
NQF level 7) in Health; Plus degree or diploma in health management or Degree/diploma in general management.Plus A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in senior management Plus Unendorsed valid driver’s license.
Proof of Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft software applications.
Additional Information: An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Clinical Health Science; Current registration with the relevant health professional body; Experience in primary health care and district health system.
Post-graduate qualification in Public Health/master’s in business management.
Project Management.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: The incumbent of this post will report to the Chief Director: District Health Services: Head Office and will be responsible to ensure and account for the delivery of integrated, effective and efficient health service at all levels of care based on the Primary Health Care approach through the District Health System within EThekwini District.
The ideal candidates must: Possess a clear understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector due to poverty, resource limitations and opportunistic diseases such as TB, HIV and AIDS.
Have the ability to analyse and interpret complex management data and information to inform decision-making and alignment processes timeously.
Have the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex health and other service delivery management problems.
Possess strong leadership to:- ensure buy-in/support of other organs of state and external stakeholders to accomplish deliverables identified in the Annual Performance Plans of the District.
Provide strategic direction to Institutions.
Mediate processes for the allocation of resources to Institutions.
Build a highly effective and efficient health service delivery team in the District; and reason/present/negotiate the case of the District at departmental management and planning fora.
Have the ability to assess and manage the performance of the District Health System and directly supervise staff.
Have the ability to interact effectively and efficiently with a wide range of stakeholders.
Have the ability to turn around negative audit findings in the 117 district to be a positive one.
Possess a good Knowledge and understanding of universal health coverage.
Possess a clear understanding of risk and other management processes and the application thereof to ensure that the decentralised management model of the department is performing optimally.
Possess knowledge of the governance framework and legislative imperatives set for the area of operation.
Be computer literate with a proficiency in MS Office Software applications.
Job Duties
Based on relevant policy imperatives, provide strategic leadership and ensure the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of an Annual District Health Services Delivery Plan.Account in terms of planned initiatives for the delivery of health services in Ethekwini District.
Coordinate and facilitate processes to prioritise health service delivery initiatives and the allocation of concomitant resources amongst health facilities in Ethekwini District, whilst promoting service delivery equity.
Monitor and evaluate health service delivery within in Ethekwini District, identify high risk areas and facilitate timeous corrective action where required.
Provide transversal clinical support and other support services to Institutions.
Ensure the development of an innovative and human rights sensitive cadre of health workers at all levels.
Identify and address transversal health service delivery barriers that cannot be resolved at Institutional and district level and filter those requiring intervention at Provincial level.
Facilitate the process of ensuring universal health access (NHI) for Ethekwini Health District.
Oversee and coordinate the delivery of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) across the district.
Implement good governance, transparency, and accountability practices.
Drive all public health services within the district towards achieving and sustaining a clean audit.
Please note that you will be responsible for all hospitals regardless of level of care Responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of all health services within the district.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and patient-centred care across the district, while driving compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Effectively manage and optimise all resources under your stewardship, including physical, and technological assets, to ensure efficiency, accountability, and maximum impact on service delivery.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community structures, oversight bodies, NGOs, and other health sector partners.
Participate in DDM, Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) and other intersectoral collaborations.
Ensure all public health facilities on readiness for audits, inspections, and quality assurance assessments.
Promote a positive organisational culture in the district.
Supervise, mentor, and develop public health teams in ensuring high performance, continuous improvement, and policy compliance.
