Deputy Director: Medical Biological Sciences(Grade 1) REF NO: NDOH 43/2024 at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

• A NQF 7 qualification in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Speech Therapy/Audiology/Medical Orthotics/Prosthetics and registration with HPCSA.
• At least three (3) years’ experience at the level of Assistant Director or equivalent level within a health sciences environment.
• Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996, Public Service Act 1994, National Health Act 61 of 2003, Mental Health Act 17 of 2002, and Equity Act 4 of 2000.
• Knowledge of the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Knowledge of Framework and Strategy for Disability and Rehabilitation in SA and UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
• Good communication (verbal and written)
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Conflict management
• Project management
• Computer skills (MS Office package)
• A valid driver’s license

DUTIES:

• Develop and update policies, strategies, guidelines, and protocols relating to the promotion, prevention, and treatment regarding the care of older persons, eye health, disabilities, and rehabilitation, and support their implementation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on services for older persons, eye health, disabilities, and rehabilitation to promote inclusive policies and practices and combat all forms of discrimination.
• Facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of programmes pertaining to older persons, eye health, disabilities, and rehabilitation at all levels of service delivery.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation visits to provinces, districts, health care facilities, and community-based health programmes.
• Facilitate increased access to health services pertaining to older persons, eye health, disabilities, and rehabilitation.
• Assist in creating awareness about these programmes amongst health workers and the public.
• Contribute to improved quality of these services through the use of technology, innovative solutions, and promoting research.
• Strengthen all services related to the mentioned programmes in the public sector.
• Provide supervision to relevant Assistant Directors and perform administrative and planning tasks within the directorate.