Deputy Director - Environmental Health Services

Overview

DEPUTY DIRECTOR - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

• Reference Number: refs/035420
• Directorate:
  Public Health
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R. Per annum (All Package Inclusive)
• Enquiries:
  Ms. Refilwe Mokgetle. Cell No-

• A diploma/degree in Environmental Health. A post graduate degree in Environmental Health will be added as advantage.
• Registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner.
• At least Five (5) years’ experience in the Environmental Health Services and (3) years’ experience as a Manager for Environmental health.
• Current Registration with HPCSA the Health Professional Council of South Africa.
• Driver’s licence; willing to travel and to work irregular hours and during public holidays when needed.
• A valid South African driver’s licence is mandatory.
• COMPETENCIES
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation and liaison) skills; skills in preparations for National and Provincial campaigns; management of Environmental Health (EH) Services and staff training; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) with excellent presentation skills; coordination and negotiation skills; supervisory abilities; strong problem solving and analytic skills; high diligence and commitment to deliver outputs within tight time frames; knowledge of departmental performance plans, policy analysis, development, research and information management;
  
  project planning and management; knowledge of relevant Acts and legislation (environmental management, water, sanitation and hygiene; Public Service Act and Regulations; PFMA; National Health Act); people management, financial, human resources, leadership, communication, coordination, planning and organizational skills; information technology skills; financial management, change and knowledge management, and problem resolution; ability to work independently and under pressure; understanding of legislative frameworks and related policies in the health public sector and prescripts.

• Co-ordinate food safety forum activities within Gauteng Province.
• Coordinate the implementation of Environmental Health (EH) Services in the programme in the districts, sub-districts and facilities.
• Support and liaise with Health Districts/Sub-districts EH Coordinators/Managers, Municipalities in the management of EH.
• Facilitate the licencing of hazardous substance dealers under the Hazardous Substance Act (Act 15 of 1973) at various Districts within the Province.
• Develop and ensure implementation of Environmental Health Policies, Guidelines, Strategic and Operational Plans, Service Level Agreements and Technical Specifications as they relate to Environmental Health scope of practice.
• Identify key internal stakeholders to institute an Environmental Management Committee for the Department to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management Act (ACT 107 of 1998).
• Advocate for prioritization of Environmental Health services in communities towards global recovery.
• Advocate for implementation of the National Department of Health Environmental Management Plan to mitigate impacts of Carbon Footprints.
• Develop a tobacco control policy to ensure that tobacco use in all Health facilities is kept under control.
• Conduct Municipal Health Services Audits as per the National Environmental Health Norms and Standards.
• Promote and Coordinate Intergovernmental Relations to improve Environmental Health Service.
• Participate in multisectoral forums that promote Environmental Health Services.
• Maintain Environmental Health Service staff satisfaction through training and quality improvement plans.
• Ensure staff development and performance management by implementing HR policies.
• Ensure Monitoring and Evaluation of the programme and related contracts.
• Collate, analyse and disseminate relevant Environmental Data.
• Coordinate management of pest control services at the Health facility level.
• Facilitate and coordinate climate change projects in the province; review pest control programmes to facility needs.
• Compile Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports and provide Portfolio of Evidence; execute related activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Manage and implement outbreak guidelines.
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