Deputy Director: Public Health (Women Reproductive Health Programmes & Non-Communicable Disease Control)

About

The City of Johannesburg Health Department seeks a permanent Deputy Director: Public Health to lead and oversee implementation of non-communicable disease, substance abuse, mental health, and maternal, reproductive and women's health programmes. Applicants need the stated nursing or medical qualifications and professional registration, a valid driver's licence, and at least eight years' relevant programme experience, including four years at middle-management level. Salary: R91 242.64 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits). Terms of service: Permanent position. Reference: 091/2026. Duty station: Central.

How to apply

Complete the online job application form through https://share.hsforms.com/163_OlCEjQzG7DAQQK_zwqg469tl and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). Applicants may be required to provide proof of original documents during selection; provide a brief description of relevant work experience, and professional-body members must provide a membership number and expiry date. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted or considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides the direction, planning, support and leadership.
• Leads, supports and controls the financial management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Direct, lead, plan, organise, manage, control, monitor and evaluate the health information processes that are specific to the operations of the service delivery issues pertaining to the National Priority Programmes, District Health Information System [DHIS], Skills Development and Training, Quality
• Leads, supports, controls and participates in the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with a supportive and motivating climate for the incumbents in the Unit to perform optimally.
• Leads and supports training and strengthens the capacity of managers and operational staff in relation to Non-Communicable Diseases, including Substance abuse and Mental Health, Maternal, Reproductive and Women’s Health Programmes.
• Direct the implementation, monitor and evaluate Non-Communicable Diseases, Maternal, Reproductive and Women’s Health Programmes in the City.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate plus.
• BCur Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science, Midwifery, Community and Psychiatric Nursing accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) NQF level 7.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment, and Care/Clinical Specialisation in Primary Care Nursing (NQF level 8).
• Postgraduate qualification in Health Service Management or Nursing Administration (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage.
• Proof of registration with the relevant Health Professional Body.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• OR
• 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.
• Postgraduate in Health Management /Health Services Management will be an advantage.
• Proof of registration with the Health Professional Body.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• AND
• 8 years or more working experience with National Priority Programmes involving Non-Communicable Disease Control, Substance abuse and Mental Health as well as Maternal, Reproductive and Women’s health programmes, of which 4 years or more must be at the middle management level.