About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Director: HAST Programmes Implementation & MMC, HIV to be based at the Head Office in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This pivotal role is designed to combat the prevalence of HIV, AIDS, STIs, and TB within the community through the development and implementation of integrated health policies. By collaborating with specialists across various healthcare disciplines, this position is crucial in promoting a holistic and effective management strategy for public health issues that affect countless individuals in the region.
This role not only influences the operational strategies of healthcare institutions but also ensures that the community’s health needs are met with efficiency and compassion. As a public servant, you will play an essential part in enhancing the quality of life for South Africans, contributing to a healthier future for everyone through innovative health solutions and robust policy frameworks.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all South Africans through comprehensive healthcare services. With a mandate to provide equitable access to quality health care, the department focuses on the prevention and treatment of diseases while promoting public health awareness. Working within this department means being part of a team that strives to make a direct impact in the lives of citizens, ensuring that essential health services are not just available but also effective and inclusive.
What You’ll Do
- Develop integrated health policies that address the management of HIV, AIDS, STIs, and TB.
- Facilitate the allocation of resources to healthcare institutions based on identified disease profiles.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement intervention strategies effectively.
- Provide technical advice and innovative policy solutions to enhance health outcomes.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of policy components to identify and address barriers to implementation.
- Ensure the efficient distribution and use of resources for program delivery.
What You’ll Need
- Matric Certificate (Grade 12).
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Clinical Health Sciences.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level.
- Extensive experience (5-10 years) in HIV, AIDS, TB, STIs.
- A valid Driver’s License.
- Proficiency in computer literacy.
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR Hand Deliver to: 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Registry, Minus 1:1 North Tower.
Requirements
Matric Certificate (Grade 12).Plus, an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Clinical Health Sciences.
Plus, Registration with Health Professions Council.
Plus, 5 years of experience at a middle / senior managerial level.
Plus Extensive (5 – 10 years) experience in HIV, AIDS, TB, STIs.
Plus, Valid Driver’s License.
Plus, Computer literacy.
Additional
Job Duties
Based on the identified “gaps” develop integrated health policies inclusive of treatment protocols, referral arrangements, quality assurance, norms, standards and monitoring arrangements to enable Institutions to effectively and efficiently manage the prevalence of HIV, AIDS, STIs and TB through the primary health care approach.Through the co-opting of specialists from all relevant health care disciplines, ensure that prescribed clinical protocols will promote a holistic and integrated approach in the management of HIV, HTS, PMTCT, ART, MMC, HTA, STI, PrEP and Comprehensive condom program.
Programme/ Project Management: Based on relevant disease profiles, facilitate processes for the resourcing and allocation of external resources Institutions.
To oversee and manage the policy development inclusive of processes to secure/manage specialized resources (both internal and external).
Interact with internal stakeholders (more specifically the General Managers responsible for operational implementation) to facilitate the effective and efficient implementation of intervention strategies and policy within the area of operation.
Ensure that activities of the Unit are well coordinated and integrated with the objectives of other components of the Cluster.
Technical Advice and Support: Provide technical advice to the Principals on policy matters and develop innovative policy solutions related to the area of operation.
Represent the Department in technical for a (both national and provincial) responsible for the development of a comprehensive response to HIV, HTS, PMTCT, ART, MMC, HTA, STI, PrEP and Comprehensive condom program.
Provide technical advice to the Department on strategy and policy matters and policy solutions related to the area of operation.
Provide technical input during national policy design phases with the development of well-defined departmental mandates, enabling the Principals to effectively and efficiently participate in the operations of the National and Provincial Health Councils.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring and evaluate the overall performance of the policy component with a view to identify implementation berries created by strategy and policy imperatives and where appropriate coordinates and manage processes to unblock the identified berries.
Monitor and evaluate the delivery of programmes throughout the province and ensure that strategic goals and objectives are being.
Monitor efficient distribution and use of resources allocated to the Unit and Programme delivery.
