DPSA Vacancy – Apply Now for Department of Health Job Vacancy
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Department of Health is registered with the Department of Labour as a designated Employer and the
filling of the following posts will be in line with the Employment Equity Act (including people with
disabilities).
APPLICATIONS | : | The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria. | |||||
0001. Hand delivered applications may be submitted at Reception (Brown | |||||||
application Box), Civitas Building, corner of Thabo Sehume (formerly known as | |||||||
Andries) and Struben streets. Pretoria. | |||||||
FOR ATTENTION | : | Ms M Shitiba | |||||
NOTE | : | All short-listed candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise | |||||
that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will | |||||||
be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical | |||||||
exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic | |||||||
managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on | |||||||
the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency | |||||||
assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated | |||||||
DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Applications should be submitted on | |||||||
form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be | |||||||
accompanied by a CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) | |||||||
and certified copies of qualification certificates (including Senior Certificate/Grade | |||||||
12 certificate regardless of the qualification requirement indicated in the advert), | |||||||
service certificates, including ID and driver’s licence. (certified copies of certificates | |||||||
should not be older than three months) No faxed or e-mailed applications will be | |||||||
considered. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not | |||||||
comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s | |||||||
responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where | |||||||
applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The | |||||||
Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be | |||||||
subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants | |||||||
are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed | |||||||
candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) | |||||||
months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as | |||||||
unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no | |||||||
reference number(s) on their applications. | |||||||
MANAGEMENT ECHELON | |||||||
POST 46/10 | : | SENIOR MONITORING & EVALUATION, RESEARCH SPECIALIST | |||||
(DIRECTOR LEVEL) (CONTRACT POST ENDING SEPTEMBER 2019) (REF | |||||||
NDOH 65/2017) | |||||||
SALARY | : | An all-inclusive remuneration package of R 948 174 per annum [basic salary | |||||
consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government | |||||||
Employee’s Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible | |||||||
portion of the package can be structured according to Senior Management Service | |||||||
Guidelines. | |||||||
CENTRE | : | Chief Directorate: Global Fund- Pretoria. | |||||
REQUIREMENTS | : | A four-year Bachelor Degree or equivalent NQF 7 qualification in Public Health or | |||||
Biostatistics or Demography. A postgraduate qualification will be an advantage. At | |||||||
least five (5) years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Research at a | |||||||
middle/senior managerial level. Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant | |||||||
prescripts and application of human resources as well as understanding of the | |||||||
legislative framework governing the Public Service. In-depth knowledge of health | |||||||
related software packages. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and | |||||||
their application. Broad knowledge of the HIV and AIDS epidemic and programme. | |||||||
Broad knowledge and understanding of the National Strategic Plan for HIV and | |||||||
AIDS, TB and Malaria. Good communication (verbal and written), people | |||||||
management, problem solving, policy analysis and development, strategic | |||||||
planning, time management, project management, diversity management, | |||||||
facilitation, coordination, leadership, planning and organising skills. Ability to work | ||||||||
in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet | ||||||||
deadlines. A valid driver’s licence. | ||||||||
DUTIES | : | Provide leadership and monitoring and evaluation support to the Global Fund Chief | ||||||
Directorate and Sub-Recipients (SRs) to ensure compliance with Global Fund | ||||||||
policies and guidelines. Implement the grant in accordance with the Global Fund | ||||||||
policies and guidelines. Oversee all research and strengthening of monitoring and | ||||||||
evaluation systems in consultation with National Department of Health Global Fund | ||||||||
supported activities. Manage all research projects and evaluations for the grant at | ||||||||
Principal Recipient (PR) level. Oversee the preparation, review and submission of | ||||||||
monitoring and evaluation aspects of the grant. Develop and implement systems | ||||||||
to guarantee submission of quality reports to the Local Fund Agent and the Global | ||||||||
Fund. Ensure integration with the department’s research agenda, health research | ||||||||
policy and addresses the country’s health research priorities. Collaborate with | ||||||||
other Chief Directorates and Directorates to support departmental research | ||||||||
initiatives. Set specific key indicators and manage resources (physical, human and | ||||||||
financial). Manage assets and monitor use of funding by ensuring 100% | ||||||||
expenditure of monitoring and evaluation budget. | ||||||||
ENQUIRIES | : | Mr F D Demana at Tel.No: (012) 395 8072 | ||||||
CLOSING DATE | : | 05 December 2017 | ||||||
OTHER POST | ||||||||
POST 46/11 | : | MEDICINES CONTROL OFFICER (REF NO: NDOH 64/2017) | ||||||
SALARY | : | GRADE 1: R530 025 per annum. A four-year degree in Pharmacy. | ||||||
GRADE 2: R615 111 per annum. Registration as a Pharmacist OR B-Pharm | ||||||||
degree with a minimum of eight (8) years appropriate experience | ||||||||
GRADE 3: R703 314 per annum. Registration as a Pharmacist with a minimum of | ||||||||
eight (8) years appropriate experience OR B-Pharm degree with a minimum of | ||||||||
sixteen (16) years appropriate experience. | ||||||||
CENTRE | : | Chief Directorate: Food Control, Pharmaceutical Trade and Product Regulation. | ||||||
Directorate: Inspectorate and Law Enforcement. Pretoria. | ||||||||
REQUIREMENTS | : | Qualification and years of experience required are indicated above. Experience in | ||||||
the Pharmaceutical environment. Sound and in-depth knowledge of the Medicines | ||||||||
and Related Substances Act 101, 1965 as amended and the regulations pertaining | ||||||||
to the Act. Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Act, Public Finance Management Act, | ||||||||
Promotion of Access to Information Act and Promotion of Administrative Justice | ||||||||
Act. Good communication (verbal and written), presentation, statistical analysis, | ||||||||
time management, leadership qualities, interpersonal, planning, organising, | ||||||||
supervisory, investigation and computer skills (MS Office package). | ||||||||
DUTIES | : | Prepare expert reports and attend to cases for prosecution in terms of the relevant | ||||||
Health Acts. Investigate complaints regarding contravention of Act 101. Issue out | ||||||||
warning letters to transgressing companies or individuals. Monitor and control | ||||||||
border posts and mail centres for importation and exportation of medicines and | ||||||||
related substances. Conduct training on border management personnel on | ||||||||
handling of importation and exportation of medicines. Monitor compliance with the | ||||||||
provision of the Medicines Act and other related Health Acts. Carry out inspection | ||||||||
on hemp farms and pharmaceutical companies as well as places where schedule | ||||||||
5,6,7 & 8 substances are kept. Communicate with the Industry, public and | ||||||||
Medicines Control Council, Health Professional and stakeholders. Conduct | ||||||||
presentations to other government departments and healthcare industry on illegal | ||||||||
medical products. Foster and develop networks on pharmaceutical crime with | ||||||||
other regulatory authorities and relevant stakeholders. Prepare reports for | ||||||||
consideration by the Medicines Control Council, Director-General and Minister. | ||||||||
Evaluate threats in pharmaceutical products and advise to the Medicines Control | ||||||||
Council on measures to be adopted. | ||||||||
ENQUIRIES | : | Mr J Molokwane at tel no (012) 395 9360 / Mr M G Molewa at Tel No (012) 395 | ||||||
9318 | ||||||||
NOTE | : | Salary grade will be determined in accordance with the above requirements as per | ||||||
the OSD. Original certified certificates of service must be submitted with your | ||||||||
application as well as proof of registration as a Pharmacist. | ||||||||
CLOSING DATE : 05 December 2017 Closing Time: 12h00 Midday