INTERNAL VACANCY BULLETIN FEBRUARY 2018 GUIDELINES TOAPPLICANTS 1. If you meet the requirements, kindly forward a concise CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources) by e-mail or logging on to the NHLS career page https://careers.nhls.ac.za(i- Recruitment), quoting the reference number and the job title. 2. Response e-mail addresses of the relevant HR representative are supplied at the end of each regional advert. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 3. Any credentials of the contract of employment will be subject to security clearance, Competency assessments, reference checking, signing of performance contract on appointment, signing of an employment contract on appointment, presentation etc. 4. Proof of registration with a Professional body (e.g. HPCSA, SANC etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications. 5. These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions. 6. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 7. The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets. 8. Successful applicants will be remunerated on the published scale associated with the grade of the post. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment. 9. Internal applicants must have served 12 months in their current post from date of appointment to the position as a new appointment, promotion or transfer before they may apply for new position. 10. External applicants shall be responsible for all expenditure related to attendance of interviews. CLOSING DATE: 2 MARCH 2018 TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT PAGE VACANCY 1-6
CENTRE FOR VACCINES AND IMMUNOLOGY OFFICER ADMINISTRATION (FIXED TERM CONTRACT: 4 MONTHS MATERNITY REPLACEMENT) B5 0218/001-01 Key Job Responsibility: Types, and /or collates documents/reports and prepares presentations timeously as per requirements Maintain a filling system and ensure that all documents are filled according to procedures and staff files and records are up to date Requisitioning office consumables and maintain documents, minutes and specific projects/reports to ensure effective communication, office operations and good record keeping Distribute documentation according to standard distribution instruction and ensure that where necessary documentation and reports are returned on time Taking minutes of meetings ensuring that an accurate and concise summary of proceedings is recorded typed and distributed on time Handle all requirements relevant to the arrangement and logistics of meetings in the line with specific requirements Assist with clients/students queries to ensure that they are speedily resolved Check capture and update project information and data into appropriate electronic system to ensure matching of the analytical results and demographics File specimen request forms and questionnaires for all audit purposes as required by standard operating procedure Carry out any other filing, sorting, packing of survey materials as required Maintain confidentiality related to sensitive information. Minimum requirements and Key Competency: Grade 12 2 to 3 years of office admin experience Experience in a medical environment desirable General office administration procedures essential MS Office, including Outlook essential Experience with oracle procurement desirable Ability to work independently as well as in a team Communication skills Planning and organizing skills Interpersonal skills Attention to detail Computer literacy (MS Office) Ability to work in a pressurised environment Time management CENTRE FOR EMERGING, ZOONOTIC AND PARASITIC DISEASES ANIMAL CARETAKER A3 0218/001-02 Key Job Responsibility: Maintains and feeds arthropod colonies and applies hygiene and security measures in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure the health of the colonies and to prevent accidental release Maintains and feeds small laboratory mammals and applies safety and security measures as per standard operating procedures to ensure the health of the animals and to prevent accidental release Records room temperatures and relative humidities to comply with standard operating procedures Assists in vector competence and small mammal experiments and associated virological tests to identify the principal vectors involved in arbovirus outbreaks or virus maintenance and transmission in small mammals Curates mosquito specimens for the CEZPD s reference mosquito collection under supervision and according to standard operating procedure Manufactures simple entomological and field trapping equipment under supervision for housing and collecting arthropods, respectively Packs, loads and unloads equipment for use in field investigations Supplies distilled water to insectary and prepares sugar water and larval food according to standard operating procedures for feeding mosquitoes Washes cages, sugar bottles, larval rearing dishes, field equipment, insectary floor and bench surfaces Cares for and feeds laboratory animals according to
standard operating procedures for feeding arthropod colonies (e.g. hamsters, pigeons, rabbits) and cares for and feeds wild animals (e.g. rodents, bats) collected in the field for research purposes (sampling of immature tick burdens and virological/serological tests) in the Arbovirus Unit s animal rooms Accompanies entomology field teams when required to assist with field experiments and arthropod collections Assists with laboratory animal husbandry and cleaning of husbandry equipment and facilities for the Centre s Animal Caretakers, Animal Technicians/Technologists and Scientists when necessary. Minimum requirements and Key Competency: Grade 12 1-2 years experience in an animal-related field desirable Experience in small animals desirable Knowledge of laboratory animals desirable Ethical standards and requirements desirable OHS Act desirable Animal handling skills desirable Attention to detail Communication skills Interpersonal skills Basic observation skill for injury/illness Basic computer literacy desirable. DIVISION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE AND RESPONSE GAUTENG, NORTH WEST, MPUMALALANGA, LIMPOPO, KWA ZULU NATAL, NORTHERN CAPE, EASTERN CAPE FIELD EPIDEMIOLIGIST - 7 POSTS D1 0218/001-03 The Provincial Epidemiology Team (PET) of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases () provides for the epidemiological needs of the Provincial Departments of Health in South Africa. This service focuses on utilising epidemiological methods and expertise to support provinces in meeting their responsibilities of preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases, in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR). The PET has been set up to provide on-site support to the all the Provincial Departments of Health and ensure that expertise available within the is made available, in a timely manner, at provincial, district and local levels of health. The main purpose of this post is to: 1. Ensure that the s core epidemiology services of surveillance, outbreak response, specialist microbiology and public health research are available to the Provincial Departments of health in a timely manner, in order to inform public health action of a consistently high quality 2. Provide a flexible expert epidemiological resource that can be deployed rapidly if required to address emerging public health threats in South Africa. 3. Ensure that outputs from s activities within its specialist Centres are effectively managed and delivered to support the needs of the provinces. Key Job Responsibilities The provincial epidemiologist in the Division of Public Health Response and Surveillance will focus on the following functional areas, Public Health Surveillance: Strengthen surveillance systems within the province, with a specific focus on Notifiable Medical Conditions (NMC) Synthesise and analyse surveillance information at provincial, district and local levels Produce routine and ad-hoc reports to identify high risk groups and inform on required public health interventions as well as quarterly surveillance bulletin for the province Disseminate surveillance reports to the Provincial Department of Health, health professionals and other stake holders at appropriate intervals Present these reports at appropriate forums (Communicable Disease Control (CDC) /Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) / Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) stewardship committees), such as monthly, quarterly and annual meetings Provide expert technical advice and assistance to relevant stakeholders in the provinces on the design, maintenance, analysis and interpretation of surveillance databases Analyse existing datasets for the production of project reports and manuscripts for publication. Outbreak response: Provide epidemiological support and expertise for the investigation of outbreaks Act as liaison between Provincial Department of Health and in outbreak investigations and implementation of public health responses Provide epidemiology support to
the province on the control of communicable diseases and utilise data to inform on programme performance Collaborate in outbreak report writing. Epidemiological support and priority programmes: Assist the provincial health departments in operationalising the set 90-90-90 strategy for HIV/TB in line with the national strategic plan Facilitate access to laboratory-based data generated within the to the provinces and districts in a timely manner, to enable rapid implementation of appropriate public health interventions, support patient tracing and treatment initiation Provide local epidemiology insights to provincial public health priority programs (TB/HIV/AMR). Minimum Requirements and Key Competency Masters Degree in Public Health or MSc Epidemiology or Biostatistics t Code 8 driver s licence and own transport Field experience in infections disease epidemiology surveillance and/or research experience Experience with data analysis, public health research and report writing Experience in working in the Public Health sector Knowledge of epidemiology and statistical methods Experience in working in the Public Health sector Knowledge of and insight into laboratory practice with specific reference to the NHLS and Knowledge of statistical software package for epidemiology analysis, MS Access, Excel, STATA or SAS Leadership and management skills A good understanding of the health systems in South Africa Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) ) Problem solving skills Prior knowledge of electronic registers (Tier.net, EDRWeb/ETR.Net. DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SURVEILLANCE AND RESPONSE NORTHEN CAPE, WESTERN CAPE PROFESSIONAL NURSE NMC SURVEILLANCE OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) 2 POSTS PAY ZONE C3 0317/001-04 Contribute to the implementation, co-ordination, and training, mentoring and coaching for health practitioners in the private and public sector to improve the reporting of Notifiable Medical Conditions (NMC) as defined in the relevant regulations. Key Job Responsibilities Play a key role in the implementation and establishment of an integrated national notifiable medical condition (NMC) surveillance system at facility and district levels Play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient information flow in data collection, collation, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of NMC data to the public and private sector Maintain close liaison with all relevant NMC personnel such as the CDC directorate, environmental health practitioners, IPC teams, information management and disease specific programmes at district, sub-district and facility levels to enhance reporting of notifiable diseases and feedback thereof Strengthen the lab surveillance system within the provinces and facilitating linkages between private and public laboratories and health facilities Develop NMC surveillance related training materials together with the Notifiable Diseases Manager Routinely train health staff in private, public and NG sectors on the legislation aspects of NMC regulations and the process of notification Support and track performance of NMCSS process Establish efficient platforms to provide feedback to Health Care Workers and other relevant bodies Act as the liaison between local level DoHs and the and ensure resources available at the are made available to the local levels for smooth functioning of the NMC surveillance system Ensure that standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for implementation and management of the NMC surveillance system are adequately disseminated to all relevant users Provide support in the implementation of such SOPs by provincial DoH at district and facility level and to laboratories and the private health sector Trouble shoot and provide guidance to various stakeholders on the implementation and use of the NMC surveillance system In close collaboration with the NMC surveillance manager, ensure optimum data quality and timely analyses of surveillance data for early warning signs to detect outbreaks.
Minimum Requirements and Key Competency Four year degree / diploma in nursing Registration with SANC Drivers License Minimum of 5 years relevant experience Experience in project management would be advantageous Experience in training diverse audiences essential Presentation Skills Knowledge of Notifiable Medical Conditions Legislation Professional ethics essential Computer literacy in databases and word processing Good Communication skills (verbal & written) Ability to work under pressure Interpersonal skills Time management Attention to detail Planning and organising skills Project management skills. Enquiries may be directed to Kgaugelo Mkwanazi @ 011 386 6090, email: kgaugelo.mkwanazi@nhls.ac.za or visit the NHLS career page at https://careers.nhls.ac.za PAY GRADE: CENTRE FOR RESPIRATORY DISEASES AND MENINGITIS FIELD PROJECT COORDINATOR C3 0218/001-05 Assist in the planning, resourcing and co-ordination of all surveillance and research activities for the Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis (CRDM). Key Job Responsibilities Communicate effectively with national and international partners and stakeholders, including laboratories and surveillance departmental sections to ensure that surveillance and research projects are supported effectively Review clinical case report forms and data for consistency and accuracy Update the Principal Investigator/s on study progress Assist with managing and training surveillance officers and other relevant staff Assist with the surveillance and research work at local sites when surveillance officers are away Assist with site visits and surveillance audits Follow up surveillance cases telephonically Assist with organising and running surveillance officer meetings and other unit meetings Compile surveillance reports Assist with obtaining ethics approval and permissions for surveillance and research projects Advise surveillance officers with Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Respiratory Diseases surveillance ( and other projects) related queries Update and write SOPs and ensure that all surveillance staff comply therein Present surveillance finding at national and international conferences and meetings Assist in the development of targets for monitoring surveillance sites and report quarterly as to whether these targets are met or not Collate projects statistics for surveillance sites Assist in research projects ensuring quality of data Comply with any reasonable ad lawful instruction issued by the manager. Minimum Requirements and Key Competency Four-year professional qualification (Nursing, Pharmacy, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy or other health related courses) with appropriate registration with a regulatory body Administration/ Management qualification preferable 3 years clinical experience Two (2) years clinical research and knowledge of study protocols Interest in public health work, applied epidemiology or communicable diseases Report writing skills Teaching skills Leadership skills Computer skills Communication skills Time management. Enquiries may be directed to Zinhle Buthelezi @ 011 885 5404 or visit the NHLS career page at http://intranet.nhls.ac.za alternatively email to Zinhle.buthelezi@nhls.ac.za
PAY GRADE: ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT ICT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) C3 0617/001-01 To design, install, deploy, maintain, support and administer computer equipment and systems to ensure service continuity to users. Key Job Responsibility Install, configure and support of all LAN, WLAN and WAN network infrastructure to provide connectivity to new and existing Monitor LAN, WLAN, WAN performance and availability; take appropriate action to ensure optimal network operation Perform LAN and WAN related additions and changes to ensure that business requirements are met timeously Documentation of the network Perform routine backups on the configuration files for recovery purposes Create accounts and administer them to ensure correct user access and availability Set up, administer and maintain antivirus software to protect data stored on computers Maintain Windows security patches to protect data stored on computers Administer a monitoring system tool to monitor the health of the servers Administer internet access to ensure user control and provide a platform for communication and research Administer the e-mail system to ensure that the organization has an effective mode of communication Diagnose hardware faults & arrange repairs with the service providers to ensure service continuity Troubleshoot and resolve issues and escalate unsolvable calls Analyse, review desktop operating system and desktop applications and provide technical assistance to end users on various desktop applications to ensure optimal performance of systems Perform administration duties with regard to calls allocated and to record actions taken to ensure proper knowledge base is developed Adherence to SOP & adopted software standards to ensure standardized IT desktop environment and prevention of other software usage Performing helpdesk tasks Assist users with mobile devices. Minimum requirements and Key Competency 3 Year Diploma/ or Degree in IT (desirable) IT Certification MCSE Certification CCNA ITIL Foundation Certification 4 6 years IT experience Hands-on/technical background and knowledge of core Microsoft technologies including but not limited to Windows Servers, Active Directory, MS SQL, Hyper-V Hands-on/technical background and knowledge of core Network/Cisco technologies like LAN/wLAN/WAN, subnets, firewalls, VLAN's, and VPN using Cisco switches, routers and ASA's Troubleshooting and issue resolution Desktop Hardware and Software Support in a Customer Service Environment LAN, WLAN, WAN set up and configuration VLAN, routing and routed protocols Cabling standards(utp and Fibre) System monitoring and management (e.g. System Centre, Solar Winds) Netflow STATS monitoring and interpretations Incident management and IT service management process Windows Server 2008/2012, Server network and Hyper-V Virtualisation Exchange Server DHCP and DNS SAN and storage Active Directory and Group Policy. Enquiries may be directed to Gomotsang Mogomane @ 011 386 6425, email: gomotsangm@nicd.ac.za or visit the NHLS career page at https://careers.nhls.ac.za