About the Role
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Director for their HAST Programmes Implementation & MMC, HIV. Based at the Head Office in Pietermaritzburg, this vital role is at the forefront of public health management in South Africa. The Director will develop and implement integrated health policies aimed at managing the prevalence of HIV, AIDS, STIs, and TB. This position is crucial not only for the healthcare institutions but also for the communities they serve, ensuring that effective treatment protocols and referral arrangements are in place. By fostering a holistic approach, the Director will contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of the population, making a significant impact in the fight against these diseases.
This role is not just about policy development; it involves collaborating with a wide range of healthcare specialists to create comprehensive programmes that address the needs of various communities. The Director will engage with internal stakeholders, facilitating the implementation of strategies that align with the department’s objectives. The work environment in Pietermaritzburg is dynamic, filled with opportunities to innovate and lead in health policy, thus ensuring that the public service remains responsive to the pressing health challenges faced by the province.
About the Department
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to all residents of the province. With a mandate to improve health outcomes, the department plays a key role in addressing public health issues through policy formulation, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Working in this department means being part of a mission that prioritizes the health and safety of the community, making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
The department’s focus on integrated health services ensures that initiatives are comprehensive and collaborative, tackling the complex interplay of health challenges. Joining this team means contributing to meaningful solutions that enhance public health and welfare across KwaZulu-Natal.
What You’ll Do
- Develop integrated health policies and treatment protocols for HIV, AIDS, STIs, and TB.
- Collaborate with healthcare specialists to ensure a holistic approach in managing health programmes.
- Manage the allocation of resources for effective programme delivery and implementation.
- Provide technical advice and innovative policy solutions to senior management.
- Monitor and evaluate programme performance and identify barriers to implementation.
- Coordinate efforts across various health units to ensure alignment with departmental objectives.
- Represent the department in national and provincial technical forums on health strategy and policy matters.
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 of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
- Extensive experience (5 – 10 years) in managing HIV, AIDS, TB, and 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 at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health.
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.
