POST 25/497 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES GRADE 1
SALARY : R664 410 – R735 930 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification in Environmental
Health / Public Health as recognized by SAQA that allows for the required
registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
an Environmental Health Practitioner. A minimum of three (3) years appropriate
experience in the relevant profession after registration with the Health
Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as independent practice (where
applicable) of which five (5) years must be appropriate experience in
management. Must have an experience in managing Health Care Risk Waste
in the health facilities and Public Old Age Homes would be an added
advantage. At least 5 years’ experience as an environmental health and
independent practitioner. Extensive knowledge on Health Care Risk Waste
management and other hazardous substance and related activities. Good
leadership qualities, with a clear demonstration of monitoring and evaluation of
the programme. Good leadership qualities, with a clear demonstration of
management abilities. The ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary and sectoral
activities. Good communication skills. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s
license. Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as an independent environmental health practitioner. Strategic
capability and leadership. Programme and project management skills. Must
have computer skills (MS Office package and Power Point Presentation)
Financial management skills. Change and knowledge management skills.
Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management and empowerment.
Contract management skills. Able to work independent, under pressure, willing
to work overtime and travel extensively. Understanding legislative frameworks
and related policies in the health public sector and other prescripts.
DUTIES : Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate policy guidelines for management.
Monitor and evaluate Health Care Risk Waste contract management. Develop
turnaround strategy to improve Health Care Risk Waste management in the
province. Develop and revise Health Care Risk Waste and Environmental
Health related policies, legislation, strategies and relevant norms and
standards. Able to manage and provide accurate information to the Supervisor
and other stakeholders for evidence –based decision- making and programme
planning and evaluation. Able to analyse Health Care Risk Waste finance and
data for decision making. Able to manage hazardous substances. Capacity
building of health care workers to manage Health Care Risk Waste in the
facilities. Able to conduct research to inform policies. Provide technical support
to facilities and other stakeholders. Represent the department on Health Care
Risk Waste management forums. Develop strategic and operational plan for
the programme. Develop quality improvement plan. Able to monitor Health
Care Risk Waste management in the facilities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi
Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and
IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.