Director: Health Technology REF NO: 02/2026/01

In brief

**Overview** This is an explanation of the Director: Health Technology role, identified by REF NO: 02/2026/01, within the North West Department of Health. The position involves strategic leadership and management of health technology services and resources within the department. **What you will do** * Direct and manage strategic healthcare technology planning and assessment. * Manage medical equipment acquisition and deployment. * Direct and manage health technology maintenance services. * Direct health technology policies, norms and procedures. * Manage risk quality improvements. * Manage finance. * Manage people. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences / Electrical / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering NQF level 7. * Five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior Management Level preferably in Public Health Setting. * Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment. * A valid driver’s License. * Extensive experience in Clinical Engineering and/ or Health Technology Management. * Knowledge of the functioning of medical equipment and the allocation of health technologies and the interface between medical equipment and patients including outputs and measurements. * Core Management Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, conflict management, client orientation and customer care and communication. * Computer literacy. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7) in Health Sciences, Electrical, Mechanical, or Clinical Engineering, coupled with five years of experience at a Middle or Senior Management level, preferably within a Public Health Setting. A Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) from the National School of Government is mandatory prior to appointment. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, extensive experience in Clinical Engineering and/or Health Technology Management, and knowledge of medical equipment functionality, health technology allocation, and their interface with patients. Demonstrated core management competencies—including strategic capability, leadership, people and financial management, change management, problem-solving, and communication—along with computer literacy, are also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/director-health-technology-ref-no-02-2026-01-north-west-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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