Deputy Director: Sherq, Hiv, Sti, Tb & Coida

Requirements

An NQF 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety / Nursing Science / Social Work / Environmental Health or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Successful registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Council for Social Service professions (SACSSP) or relevant statutory body. Five (5) years’ experience within the Employee Health and Wellness field of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of the relevant HIV, STI and TB (HST) related legislations, policies 162 and regulations. National Strategic Plan for RSA on HIV & STIs and TB and Provincial HST Implementation Plan. Integrated Employee Health & Wellness framework. Knowledge of OHS and COID legislation, policies and regulations. Code of ethics. Batho Pele Principles. Departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of research and evaluation processes and procedures. Financial management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Conflict management and problem-solving skills. Counselling skills. Listening skills. Facilitation skills. Coordination and monitoring skills. Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Supervisory skills.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) and Injury of Duty (COIDA) prescripts. Manage the implementation of HIV, STI and TB programmes in the department. Conduct health risk assessment and implement mitigation strategies. Implement Cheka Impilo programme. Develop implementation plan for management of occupational injuries and diseases. Develop and market HST and SHERQ policies in the department. Participate in the Provincial AIDS Council and Technical Committees. Liaise with the Compensation Commissioner in the management of Injuries on Duty cases. Management of all the resources in the Sub- directorate.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691