Manager: Public Health Programmes

DESIGNATION: Manager: Public Health Programmes
REMUNERATION: R63 341,77 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Regions A
Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/Matric plus;
• Diploma in Nursing with Midwifery / Degree (NQF level 6 or 7) accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC);
• Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care or Post Basic Diploma accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 in the relevant Nursing speciality (Advanced Midwifery/Community Nursing Science) at NQF level 7;
• A Degree / Diploma in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management;
• Proof of current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse;
• 5 years’ experience in the Primary Health Care setting of which 3 years must be in management or supervisory capacity in Health Programmes;
• Basic knowledge of City Processes, best practices and policies and procedures on Health issues, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Health Programmes, District Health Information Systems, Training, and Development;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
  Primary Function:
  Direct, plan, organise, implement, monitor, control and evaluate Public Health Services at the Public Health Unit, Health Department. Develop strategies, programmes and action plans in accordance with the principle of Public Health that is in line with the City target, SDP and legislation.
  Key Performance Areas:
• Formulation of standard operating procedures and protocols and facilitation of implementation;
• Effective and efficient Management of Public Health Services;
• Implement financial process according to supply chain management policy and Municipal Finance Management Act of 2023, Act 56 of 2003. Implement effective stock and financial control processes;
• Monitor and evaluate the expanded programmes on Immunisation (EPI), epidemic Preparedness Response (EPR), Child Health and Programmes undertaken by the region so that they are always in line with the strategic imperative of the Council and contribution to improved health service delivery;
• Coordinate education and Training programmes on Expanded Programmes Immunization (EPI, Epidemic Preparedness Response (EPR), and Child Health Programmes to health facilities personnel and the local community;
• Coordinate and control Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), Epidemic
• Preparedness Response (EPR) and Child Health Programmes tasks and activities
• associated with personnel performance;
• Customer-focused service delivery internal and external.
  Leading Competencies:
• Good Communication ability;
• Networking skills;
• Problem-solving through negotiation;
• Consensus building or compromise;
• People management and Leadership;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications, including DHIS program skills;
• Accountability, High level of confidentiality, and organisational skills;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and ability to prioritise.
  Core Competencies:
• Knowledge of the City’s processes, best practices and policies and procedures on Health issues, research, monitoring and evaluation, Core PHC Norms and Standards, and relevant National, Gauteng, and CoJ Protocols, Policies, and Guidelines;
• Confidentiality;
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in the recording and capturing of information;
• High level of Communication skills required to work with people;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.
  “All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
  considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
  equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
  designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
  previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
  Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
  Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

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Source: https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2025-Vacancies/Permanent-Positions.aspx