Deputy Director: Maternal Health/Vtp

Requirements

Matric Certificate (Grade 12). An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) or Diploma (NQF 6) in Nursing. Or Medical degree (MBCHB) Plus. Current registration with SANC or HPCSA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Director Plus. Five (5) years’ experience after registration with professional body in Maternal Health Programme Plus. Valid code EB Driver’s License (code 8) Plus. Computer literacy. Additional Information: A Masters’ Degree in Public Health or similar in research will be an added advantage. NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: Job Purpose: To develop, facilitate, monitor and evaluate evidence-based strategies to i) reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, including HIV-related and ii) vertical t

Duties

Develop, review and ensure implementation of relevant policies and guidelines: Performance standard. Update existing provincial maternal health and VTP related guidelines and policies. Develop new guidelines and policies for the Province in response to identified issues in maternal health and VTP field. Provide guidance to districts regarding best practices for maternal health and VTP coordinators. Identify maternal health and VTP advocacy needs according to priorities. Program Management & Implementation: Performance standard. Develop and implement strategies to reduce maternal and perinatal health-related morbidity and mortality, including HIV-related in each key programme area (preconception/ antenatal care; labour and childbirth, post- natal care) as per Saving Mothers recommendations and consolidated HIV guidelines. Report on key activities conducted aligned to these strategies. Fac

Enquiries

DR M Netshinombelo Tel No: (033) 395 2740

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