Deputy Manager: Medical and Dental Professions Board

The Health Professions Council of South Africa’s vision is realised through protecting the public and guiding the professions.

Deputy Manager: Medical and Dental Professions Board

Paterson grade D1

Remuneration package: R506, 155 per annum (Plus Housing and Medical Allowance)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Administration

3 yearsoperational experience in a relevant field.

1 year supervisory experience will be preferred.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of applicable legislation

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Corporate Governance skills

Risk Management skills

Diversity Management skills

Project Management skills

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Support the Board Manager –Medical and Dental Professions Board with strategy development;

Plan and compile meeting schedule towards the end of the year in collaboration with all stakeholders and circulate to stakeholders for planning purposes;

Report policies requiring reviewal and/or development and support with development if required;

Provide guidance and advice on ethical matters relating to, but not limited to, accreditation of education and training, Professional Practice, functions and functioning of the Board/Committees;

Support the standards generating processes and the education and training quality assurance (ETQA) functions of the Board, in conjunctions with the Education office;

Assist, guide, monitor the budget, keeping records and overseeing of examination processes within the administration of Board;

Coordinate administrative and logistical support prior to and during meetings of the Board and Board Committees;

Oversee and guide preparation and submission of documentation;

Provide input and items for Executive Committee of Council and Council meetings;

Support, informing and training of staff members on policy development and existing rules, regulations and other legislation;

Contribute to gathering of information required for internal and external reporting purposes;

Support annual report preparation on activities of Professional Board and Committee structures;

Undertake research in collaboration with relevant stakeholders on various functions of the Professional Board(s);

Ensure adherence to the HPCSA policies, procedures, and relevant legislation;

Explore opportunities for development of Professions and make recommendations when required..

In line with HPCSA’s Employment Equity and commitment to diversify its workforce and as such, preference will be given to suitably qualified female candidates. Disabled people are encouraged to apply

All short listed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment.

All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, to quoting the job title in the subject line.

HPCSA reserves the right not to make any appointment to this position