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Project Manager Gauteng District Health Systems
HST
2008-02-19

Closing date: 29 February 2008

HST is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to provide strategic and technical support to District Health Planning, District Expenditure Reviews, Service Transformation Plans, District Health Information Systems and Clinic Supervision in the Gauteng Province.


Location: Gauteng

Key Responsibilities

The successful incumbent will facilitate and provide technical support in the following areas :

  • Development of quality District Health Plans and operational Plans.
  • District Health Expenditure Reviews and link to District Health Plans.
  • Evaluate Health Plans using the guidelines.
  • Service Transformation Plans.
  • Clinic Supervision System.
  • Participate in provincial and other relevant forums.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

  • An appropriate tertiary qualification in health or social science.
  • A Diploma or Masters Degree in Public Health and/or post graduate diploma/qualification in related fields will be an advantage.

Experience:

  • 5 years working experience in Public Health.
  • Thorough knowledge of Primary Health Care and the District Health System.
  • Working experience in the area of Service Transformation Planning, District Health Planning and Reporting, Health Expenditure Reviews and District Health Information System.

Competencies:

  • Critical thinker
  • Leadership skills and ability to manage people
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Innovative and creative
  • Proficient in facilitation skills, conflict management and managing diversity
  • Good writing and communication skills
  • Computer literate (MS Office programs)
  • Ability to work independently
  • Valid Code B driver&rsquos license (Code 08) and willingness to travel.

Personal Attributes:

  • Dynamic and enthusiastic
  • Hard working
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Commitment to equity and respect for cultural diversity.

REMUNERATION:

A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST&rsquos job grading system will be offered to the successful candidate.

APPLICATIONS / ENQUIRIES :

A detailed CV with names and contact details (preferably email addresses) of at least three referees should be sent to:

The Human Resources Department
Health Systems Trust
P.O. Box 808, Durban, 4000.
Fax: 031 &ndash 304 0775khuphukile@hst.org.za

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
HST reserves the right not to make an appointment.

THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS THE PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY


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