Chief Environmental Health Practitioner Grade 1 Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Healthcare

Position: CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER GRADE 1

Reference Number : REFS/035563
Directorate :
Human Resource Management
Number of Posts : 1
Package : R575 250 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

Registration with the HPCSA as an independent Practitioner. Minimum three years’ experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner. Knowledge of relevant Environmental health related legislations, Ability to plan and organize own work to promote service delivery, experience in environmental health management, leadership qualities, decision maker. Knowledge and understanding of the scope of profession for Environmental Health Practitioners. Knowledge of departmental policies and strategic plans Public Service protocols and Public Finance Management Act.

Must have a valid driver’s Licence. Competencies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint presentation. Ability to work in a team, after hours, holidays including weekend and under pressure in changing environment. Good financial management skills and knowledge of PFMA. Project management skill. Written and verbal communication skills. Leadership and management skills.

Duties

Oversee and coordinate environmental health as well as OHS services rendered by EHPs and safety officers. Oversee water quality monitoring, food safety monitoring and Waste Management Monitoring. Ensure compliance to Regulation 363, relating to the management of human remains. Plan, develop and implement Environmental & Occupational Health plan. Management and supervision of EHPs and Safety Officer/s in the hospital. Effective development of staff.

Liaise with other stakeholders on Environmental Health related issues, support and ideal clinics/hospitals. Management and coordination of training programs in the hospital. Monitoring of Municipal health services and health care facilities in accordance to national norms and standards. Develop, implement, and review environmental health policies/SOPs. Align hospital environmental health practices with national health regulations. Contribute to hospital strategic plans and quality improvement programs.

Lead environmental health response during emergencies and outbreaks. Participate in disaster and emergency preparedness planning. Advise hospital leadership during environmental and occupational health crises. Ensure ongoing training programs for hospital staff. Oversee and ensure compliance to R962 (Food safety systems e.g. HACCP) and all applicable legislation. Ensure proper utilization of human resources and effective performance management of the unit.

Notes

Applications should be submitted on a PDF Format only to the following E-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet and a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified).

The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position(s) and dates indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification…


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