Deputy Director: District Health Systems – Primary Care

About

The City of Johannesburg Health Department seeks a Deputy Director: District Health Systems – Primary Care in the District Health Systems branch. The post leads and manages planning, administration and implementation of district health systems and development programmes, including comprehensive primary health care services at central and regional level. Salary: R69 075.25 - R91 242.64 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) Terms of service: Permanent Reference: 093/2026 Duty station: Central

How to apply

Only online applications will be considered. Apply through https://share.hsforms.com/1zmZ4J-mgTaC8JD2Lp_dp6w469tl and upload all relevant certified documents with the application. Complete the online job application form and attach relevant updated certified qualifications/certificates, ID and CV; applicants may be required to provide proof of original documents during selection, a brief description of relevant work experience, professional-body membership number and expiry date where applicable, and an employee number if applying internally.

Responsibilities

• Provide the direction, planning, supported Leadership and respect;
• Organising;
• Leading and directing;
• Monitoring and controlling within sub directorate;
• Provide administration with the sub directorate;
• Leading the Recruitment, Selection & Placement process for sourcing of suitably qualified staff for the Sub-Directorate;
• Ensure effective and efficient Procurement Management in line with Supply Chain Management processes, legislative, regulatory and policy framework;
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the Sub-Directorate’s objectives;
• Assist to Direct the delivery of the District Health Systems Development Programmes;
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Ensure effective control of the Directorate’s Human Resource;
• Ensure effective Financial Resource control;
• Ensure effective Directorate Assets Management and Control;
• Ensure effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the Directorate and individual performance;

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate or Grade 12 Certificate;
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing, accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC);
• Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care at OR
• One (1) year Post Basic Diploma accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R212 in the relevant Nursing speciality (Psychiatric Nursing Science/Advance Midwifery/Community Nursing Science) AND Diploma in Health Service Management as an added advantage.
• Provide proof of Professional Registration with South African Nursing Council or Relevant Health Professional Body (HPCSA);
• A valid driver’s licence
• MBChB accredited with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), NQF level 8.
• Relevant Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Public Health/Health Management /Health Services Management or any health-related field.
• Postgradute in Health Management / Health Services Management will be an added advantage.
• Provide proof of registration with the Health Professional Body.
• A valid driver’s licence
• Minimum 8 -10 years' experience preferred in leadership/ management, of which 5 years must be at middle management level or above in the Health Systems Development Programmes (PHC);
• Experience in leading, planning, and implementing Primary Health Care Programs;
• Experience in managing and leading a team of primary health care professionals.