POST 26/145 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH AND WELLNESS REF NO: REFS/050352
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefit)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIRMENTS : National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science /
Social Science (Social Work) / Counselling Psychology. Registration with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa or South Africa African Council for
Social Services Professions. 3-5 experience within Employee Health and
Wellness Environment of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.
Knowledge and Skills: Project management methodologies Business
performance management Community relations & Stakeholder relationship
management. Analytical thinking Research, Computer utilization, Policy
formulation Conflict management, financial management, Adaptability during
changes to meet the goals Strategic management Change/diversity
management. Knowledge of GPG and DPSA policies and procedures, relevant
legislation and Public Service, Regulations Understanding of expectations of
customers Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge of GPG
political and executive structures.
DUTIES : Develop and promote disease and chronic illnesses management
programmes. Manage and promote mental health and psychosomatic
illnesses. Manage injury on duty and incapacity due to ill health. Develop and
implement policies, procedures, guidelines and promote occupational health
education. Manage resources (Human / equipment / Assets). Conduct
awareness programmes on the functions and purpose of health surveillance
and the relevant laws and regulations. Develop and implement a toolkit for
Mental Health Promotion in the workplace which looks at practical steps for
addressing mental health. Measure the impact of programmes that reduce the
psychosocial and physical demands of the workplace that trigger stress.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce stigma and discrimination against
people living with mental diseases as well as the promotion of human rights
and wellness. Provide and promote utilization of counselling and support
services. Develop cost effective health care programmes to quantify Return on
investment ROI. Develop Departmental Health and Productivity Management
Policy and flexible policies that address work-life balance. Coordinate the
implementation of wellness programmes, projects and interventions. Manage
staff Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the
programme Provide technical advice to management Evaluate and monitor
performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goals.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 7521 / Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355
7175
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