Deputy Director: Sub- District Manager REF NO: 04/2026/01

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**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director: Sub-District Manager (REF NO: 04/2026/01) within the North West Department Of Health. The position involves providing overall management and leadership for health facilities and Primary Health Care (PHC) services at the sub-district level. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the provision of integrated and quality health services, managing key health indicators, human resources, finances, and supply chain, as well as coordinating health governance with related NGOs and CBOs. **What you will do** * Manage key performance health indicators with regard to strategic health programmes, Human Resources, Financial Management and Supply Chain Management. * Overall management of Health facilities and PHC Services at Sub-District level. * Manage the provision of integrated and quality health service. * Provide leadership to the Sub-District Management. * Manage conditional grants and funding provision for special health project. * Supervise Assistant Managers responsible for administration, community health service and local health care management. * Co-ordinate health governance, related health NGO’s and CBO’s within the Sub-District. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences. * Five 5 year’s management experience of which 3 years should be at Assistant Manager Nursing dealing with Primary Health Care PHC activities. * A certificate in Clinical Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment will be added advantage. * A valid driver’s license. * Knowledge of Constitution, Public Service Act 1994 as amended, Public Service Amendment Regulations 2023 and applicable health legislation/policies. * Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care and Community Base services. * District Health System DHS development and District Health Information System DHIS and working knowledge of Geographical Information System GIS. * Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Work Permit for Non-South African Citizens. * Good communication verbal and written, problem solving, policy development, analytical, coordination, financial, planning, organizing, negotiation. * Computer literacy. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this Deputy Director: Sub-District Manager position is an individual with a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences. They must have extensive management experience, specifically five years, with at least three of those years at the Assistant Manager Nursing level focusing on Primary Health Care (PHC) activities. A valid driver’s license is mandatory. The candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of relevant South African legislation, including the Constitution, Public Service Act, and applicable health policies, alongside expertise in Primary Health Care, Community Base services, District Health System (DHS) development, District Health Information System (DHIS), and Geographical Information System (GIS). Essential skills include strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, policy development, analytical capabilities, coordination, financial management, planning, organizing, negotiation, and computer literacy. Non-South African citizens should be prepared to provide a valid Work Permit if shortlisted. A certificate in Clinical Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment is considered an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-sub-district-manager-ref-no-04-2026-01-north-west-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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