Assistant Director: Environmental Health Practitioner Grade 1 – 3

Requirements

Senior certificate, Bachelor's Degree recognized by SAQA in Environmental Health and current registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Experience- Grade 1: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience with the HPCSA in Environmental Health of which 3 years must be at a Chief Environmental Practitioner. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of policy making policy making processes. Building Safety programs and protocols. Public Services Regulations. Public Services Act. Batho Pele Principles. Appropriate understanding of Environmental Health scope of practice and norms and standards. Project and stakeholder management. Excellent negotiation skills. Facilitation and communication skills (written and verbal). Good human relations. Ability to teach and train staff within a team. Basic computer literacy. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, monitor and implement environmental health related policies, guidelines, plans, norms and standards and procedures. As it relates Hazardous Substances, Waste management, Pest Control and related Regulations. Coordinate Hazardous Substances, Waste management and Pest Control. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to build capacity of and support Environmental Health Practitioners in Province and Municipalities. Ensure effective and efficient resource management. Manage and mitigate risks related to health care risk waste, hazardous substances and pest control. Establish, attend and convene provincial forums that seek to further the aims of waste reduction and green economy in the province. Monitor waste management, utilize health information technology and other information systems to enhance service delivery in the province. Analyse, interpret and generate reports for decision-making.

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