Director: Emergency Medical Services
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
NOTE:
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON POST 28/292: DIRECTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
SALARY:
R1 057 326 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
CENTRE:
Directorate: Emergency Medical Services
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in a Health/Social Science or related field or 4-year degree in an appropriate management field with at least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
- Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but is requested to register for the course and complete as such as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ .
- All costs associated hereof will be the responsibility of the applicant).
- Experience: Sound experience in management in the health service environment in order to manage a health institution efficiently and effectively in terms of the management framework of the Public Service in accordance with the strategic direction of the National/Provincial Health Department.
- Proven management competencies specific to the emergency health care environment. Inherent requirements of the job:
- A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and skills in dealing with Medico-legal matters as they apply to EMS and Emergency Departments. In depth knowledge of the operational environment and Emergency Medical Services systems.
- Independent effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills, including Public Relations, negotiation, facilitation, and counselling skills, as well as presentation and Public speaking skills.
- Computer literacy skills, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point as well as internet and e-mail.
- Understanding of and competency in the Public Sector Financial Management Systems, Human Resource Management and Development, Labour Relations, Staff Wellness, Occupational Health & Safety, EMS Information Management and Emergency Communications Systems.
- Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of Western Cape. Open minded and ability to accommodate diverse views. Innovative, creative and lateral thinker. Ability to respond fast, decisively and appropriately to rapidly changing situations.
DUTIES:
Strategic Management of Pre-Hospital Care, Medical Rescue services and Wilderness Search and Rescue services, Mass Incidents and Disaster Management, Special Events, as well as the integration of the Air Mercy Services. Ensure continuous maintenance or improvement of response time performances. Strategic Management of patient transport services including Planned Patient Transfers and Inter-facility transfers. Ensure the effective management of the Information and Communication Technology Services. Developing and implementing a framework of norms and standards for EMS and the astute monitoring thereof. Develop protocols to improve the quality of care and decrease adverse patient incidents. Effective, efficient and sustainable financial planning and control. Manage the emergency and disaster medicine services across the Province. Ensure the integrated management of emergency clients through competent EMRS and Support personnel. Ensure effective EMRS Supply Chain Management structures and systems. Ensure that a positive attitude amongst EMS personnel is developed and motivation is sustained. Imbed Occupational Health and Safety in EMS. Ensure the effective management of EMRS facilities. Ensure that facilities and/or EMRS vehicles comply with relevant legislation and regulations. Implement and act on policy directives and decisions. Perform after-hours duties, on call availability for the management of operational coordination between emergency facilities. Overall responsible for Corporate Governance including all aspects of Human Resource Management, - Development and sound Labour Relations.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms JO Arendse Tel No: (021) 815-8612
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
NOTE:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE:
27 August 2021.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
NOTE:
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON POST 28/292: DIRECTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
SALARY:
R1 057 326 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
CENTRE:
Directorate: Emergency Medical Services
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in a Health/Social Science or related field or 4-year degree in an appropriate management field with at least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
- Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but is requested to register for the course and complete as such as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ .
- All costs associated hereof will be the responsibility of the applicant).
- Experience: Sound experience in management in the health service environment in order to manage a health institution efficiently and effectively in terms of the management framework of the Public Service in accordance with the strategic direction of the National/Provincial Health Department.
- Proven management competencies specific to the emergency health care environment. Inherent requirements of the job:
- A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and skills in dealing with Medico-legal matters as they apply to EMS and Emergency Departments. In depth knowledge of the operational environment and Emergency Medical Services systems.
- Independent effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills, including Public Relations, negotiation, facilitation, and counselling skills, as well as presentation and Public speaking skills.
- Computer literacy skills, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point as well as internet and e-mail.
- Understanding of and competency in the Public Sector Financial Management Systems, Human Resource Management and Development, Labour Relations, Staff Wellness, Occupational Health & Safety, EMS Information Management and Emergency Communications Systems.
- Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of Western Cape. Open minded and ability to accommodate diverse views. Innovative, creative and lateral thinker. Ability to respond fast, decisively and appropriately to rapidly changing situations.
DUTIES:
Strategic Management of Pre-Hospital Care, Medical Rescue services and Wilderness Search and Rescue services, Mass Incidents and Disaster Management, Special Events, as well as the integration of the Air Mercy Services. Ensure continuous maintenance or improvement of response time performances. Strategic Management of patient transport services including Planned Patient Transfers and Inter-facility transfers. Ensure the effective management of the Information and Communication Technology Services. Developing and implementing a framework of norms and standards for EMS and the astute monitoring thereof. Develop protocols to improve the quality of care and decrease adverse patient incidents. Effective, efficient and sustainable financial planning and control. Manage the emergency and disaster medicine services across the Province. Ensure the integrated management of emergency clients through competent EMRS and Support personnel. Ensure effective EMRS Supply Chain Management structures and systems. Ensure that a positive attitude amongst EMS personnel is developed and motivation is sustained. Imbed Occupational Health and Safety in EMS. Ensure the effective management of EMRS facilities. Ensure that facilities and/or EMRS vehicles comply with relevant legislation and regulations. Implement and act on policy directives and decisions. Perform after-hours duties, on call availability for the management of operational coordination between emergency facilities. Overall responsible for Corporate Governance including all aspects of Human Resource Management, - Development and sound Labour Relations.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms JO Arendse Tel No: (021) 815-8612
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
NOTE:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE:
27 August 2021.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/jobscentre/
Click here to download Jobs Centre Mobile App.
Click here to post jobs on this site.
Click here to view pdf advert of this post.
https://bit.ly/3jW262S
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