Admin Officer: School Health (X2 POSTS)

What you will need

• An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Public Management/ Administration and any relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A Valid Driver’s licence and willingness to travel is essential.
• Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics.
• Computer Literacy Skills.
• Planning and organisation.
• Language.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Professionalism.
• Self–driven.
• Teamwork.
• A good knowledge and understanding of legal framework governing Human Resources.
• Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in relevant environment.

Driver's licence

A Valid Driver’s licence and willingness to travel is essential.

Skills and competencies

• Computer Literacy Skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance on the implementation, monitoring and reporting of integrated strategies, policies and procedures for business process management services.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the related plans and programmes.
• Coordinate the provision of school health services at ordinary, full service, special and independent schools.
• Liaise with district office of the Health Department, relevant local municipalities, NGO’s and other health service providers and partners to secure the appropriate coverage of all schools in the district.
• Coordinate the provisioning of primary health services to leaners with HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases in schools.
• Coordinate screening and support programmes for learners with eyesight, hearing, dental and related health conditions.
• Coordinate periodic screening of learners for 163 stunting, nutritional deficiencies and related nutrition-based health challenges.
• Monitor schools for the outbreaks of contagious diseases, report thereon and coordinate with the Health Department the implementation of containment measures.
• Coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation of occupational health and safety measures affecting learners in school.
• Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.
• Ensure timeously development and implementation of Job Descriptions, Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates.
• Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets.
• Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness.
• Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager.
• Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Mr. B Zenzile
• Telephone: (040) 608 4200