Deputy Director: Sherq, Hiv, Sti, Tb & Coida
Retail, Healthcare / Pharmacy
Minimum 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 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.
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 Subdirectorate.
