CHIEF DIRECTOR: HEALTH SERVICE PLANNING, MONITORING AND
EVALUATION REF NO: G32/2026
Cluster: Health Service Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
SALARY :
R1 494 900 per annum, (an all-inclusive SMS salary package)
CENTRE :
Head Office Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS :
Grade 12/ Matric Certificate, An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 07) as
recognized by SAQA in Business Administration/Management or Public
Administration / Management / Public Health, Five (5) years of experience at a
senior managerial level in Strategic Management Services environment; plus
Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08). Additional Qualifications:
Experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies The incumbent of this post will
report to the Head of Department and will be responsible for managing the
Department’s Strategic Planning and Information Management Services in
accordance with various legislation, regulations and policies: Manage strategic
planning and health economics services. The ideal candidate must: have
thorough knowledge of Government Governance Management Framework as
well as legislative and other mandates regulating support services in the public
sector Extensive knowledge of and skills to develop effective and efficient office
systems, tools and mechanisms to optimize the performance of the Office of
Strategic Planning and Support Services Possess knowledge of Human
Resource and Financial Management and other related Acts, regulations,
frameworks, prescripts and directives Skills in Project management, Problem
Solving, Computer Skills, Change Management, Strategic Management,
Planning and organisational skills, Communication skills, Report writing skills,
Decision Making, Problem Solving and Analytical skills Values/Attributes:
Innovation, Concern for excellence, Courtesy, Drive and Enthusiasm High level
of communication (both written and verbal) with the Management in the
Department, Colleagues, Trade Unions, Provincial Health Council, Private
Hospitals, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and other departments.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others: Facilitate the
development of Departmental Strategic, Service Delivery and Annual
Performance plans Oversee the development of costing models and cost
benefit analysis Identify potential risks in health service delivery Ensure
compliance to strategic and performance plans Participate in the Social Cluster
Programme Participate in District Task Team Activities (including DDM and
OSS) Ensure provision of data management services and monitoring and
evaluation services:
Manage provision of accurate and functional information
to support planning, performance management and decision making Ensure
provision of geographic information systems platform Develop and facilitate the
implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework Asses overall
performance of the Department against performance indicators Develop and
oversee the implementation of the Audit improvement Plan for pre-determined
objectives Ensure provision of epidemiology services through health research
initiatives:
Oversee the development and maintenance of knowledge
framework for the department Oversee health research initiatives and research
on disease trends Ensure provision of epidemiology profiling and early warning
services Oversee the development and maintenance of a health research and
clinical trials policy framework for the department Ensure the development and
implementation of policies: Ensure the implementation of National, Provincial
and Departmental frameworks Ensure the implementation of policies according
to agreed norms and standards Monitor and evaluate compliance with
implemented policies Report on any discrepancies in regard to compliance to
all relevant stakeholders Review and amend policies relevant to the unit as and
when required based on input from stakeholders Ensure the effective, efficient
and economical management of allocated resources of the Chief Directorate:
Manage the financial resources Manage the human resources Manage the
allocated assets Manage potential risks and mitigation strategies Provide
strategic management, planning, leadership and direction Monitor and ensure
that the whole Chief Directorate complies with the dictates of the PFMA and
other Governance Regulations
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. TP Msimango Tel No: (033) 395 2589
APPLICATIONS :
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment
system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs” or submit their Z83 and CV directly
to the following email address:
HeadOffice.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za