DIRECTOR: DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES (X2 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Job Overview

The Western Cape Government is seeking two Directors for District Health Services within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, stationed at the Southern/Western Sub-Structure and Klipfontein Mitchell’s Plain Sub-Structure. Candidates must hold an NQF level 7 qualification in a health-related field or public health/management, alongside a postgraduate diploma/degree and at least 5 years of middle/senior managerial experience. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, managing health services implementation, corporate services, stakeholder collaboration, and maintaining healthcare quality standards. An SMS pre-entry certificate and valid driver's licence are required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in a Health-related field, Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Public Health, or Management as recognized by SAQA
• At least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level
• Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS pre-entry programme from the National School of Governance)
• Appropriate experience and proven track record in all major aspects of management within a health care environment
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Knowledge and understanding of Metro Health Services (MHS)
• Knowledge of financial and people resource management applicable to the Public Service
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet and email)
• High level of communication skills
• Advanced leadership and management skills
• Advanced planning and organising skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of health services (inclusive of district hospitals, primary health care, community-based and specialised services) within the Southern/Western or Klipfontein/Mitchell’s Plain Sub-Structure, in line with relevant Departmental policies
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for health service within the respective sub-structure
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the respective sub-structure within the Metro health ecosystem, including other government departments, community structures, non-profit organisations (NPOs) and local government and the private sector
• Co-ordinate the rendering of professional support service (including pharmacy services) within the respective sub-structure
• Ensure the quality of care is maintained and improved in the respective sub-structure in line with the National Core Standards
• Manage the corporate services of the respective sub-structure including Financial, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Management and Support Services

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