KZN Circular Minute No.G27 / 2024

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KZN Circular Minute No.G27 / 2024

TO: DISTRICT MANAGERS

HOSPITAL MANGERS, COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE MANAGERS

HEADS OF INSTITUTIONS

HEAD OFFICE MANAGERS

VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CIRCULAR MINUTE No.G27/2024

The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible employees on the establishment of all Institutions. It must be ensured that all employees who meet the requirements of the post/s are made aware of this Circular Minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work.

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES:-

1.The following documents must be submitted:-

(a)Application for Employment Form (Form Z.83), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za.

(b)Certified copies of identity document, driver’s licence, highest educational qualifications and professional registration certificates – not copies of certified copies.

(c)Curriculum Vitae.

2.The Reference Number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83.

NB: (a) Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. Faxed and e-mailed applications will NOT be accepted.

(b)The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

3.Competency assessment and reference checking will be done as part of the selection process. (If applicable)

DPSA NOTE: “All candidates found suitable at interview stage will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on implementation of competency based assessments). The

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competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools”

4. The inclusive remuneration packages indicated on all the enclosed advertised posts consist of basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.

5.Further, it will be required from the respective successful candidates to enter into a permanent employment contract and a Performance Agreement.

6.Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for any of the posts.

7.Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.

8.Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications. Non- RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/ Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications.

9.All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above the minimum that of the advertised post are free to apply.

(This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 04 August 2024

Signed copy of original is available on request

HEAD: HEALTH

KWAZULU-NATAL

(This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.)

DIRECTOR: LEVEL 13: FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICE

REFERENCE NO. G43/2024

Cluster: Forensic Pathology services: Head Office: Pietermaritzburg

Salary Package: R 898 743.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ABOVE POST:– •A MBChB PLUS •Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Forensic Pathologist; PLUS Five (5) years of experience at a Middle/Senior Managerial level in Forensic Pathology environment or Forensic Medicine PLUS

•Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08).

RECOMMENDATIONS:- •Operation Management/Project Management/Health System Management .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCE REQUIRED:-The incumbent of this post will

report to Deputy Director General Specialised Services and Clinical Support: and will be responsible to Manage and ensure the provisioning Forensic Pathology Services and patient services in KwaZulu Natal Department of Health. The ideal candidate must: •Possess in-depth knowledge of the administrative and operational aspects of forensic pathology service delivery. •Possess essential expert knowledge of the field of forensic pathology. •Have the ability to function as part of a multi- disciplinary team and to communicate effectively. •Possess an appreciation of the medico-legal requirements of this field. •Ensure and enable effective communication:-

to provide advice and guidance on forensic pathology;

to mobilise the service in the districts in conjunction with district health managers;

to acquire funding to upgrade facilities, equipment and vehicles;

to influence research initiatives to meet service delivery needs;

to determine policy which meets the medico-legal requirements of the prosecuting authorities;

to discuss and institute international best practices in the field of forensic pathology; and

to discuss legislative framework to positively adjust policy direction.

To liase with key stakeholders at national, provincial and local level

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:- •Ensure that enabling policy is developed in line with the national Health Legislative imperatives. •Ensure that norms and standards are compiled in order to monitor and evaluate the performance of forensic pathology operations. •Ascertain resource gaps and motivate for the development and acquisition of these to enable the rendering of an effective service. •Ensure that processes are designed to protect the integrity of forensic evidence in support of legislative requirements.

•Provide Inspector of Anatomy Services in the Province. •Render advice to senior management on matters of forensic medical nature. •Ensure the effective and efficient utilization of resources.

CLOSING DATE: 04 AUGUST 2024

ENQUIRIES: DR TT KHANYILE

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033- 8467209

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: The Acting General Manager: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051 Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand Deliver to: 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower.

(Attention: Mr NC Mbatha)