Question NW247 to the Minister of Health
05 October 2018 - NW247
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Health
What are the details of the qualification levels of management officials at each (a) national and (b) provincial (i) department, (ii) hospital and (iii) clinic?
Reply:
(a) National
- Deputy Director General and HOD – an undergraduate qualification and post-graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA
- Chief Director and Director – an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA
- Deputy Director – Diploma / Degree in relevant field
(b) Provincial
(i) Department
- Deputy Director General and HOD – an undergraduate qualification and post-graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA
- Chief Director and Director – an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA
- Deputy Director – Diploma / Degree in relevant field
(ii) Hospitals
- Hospital Manager / CEO – A Degree / Advanced Diploma in a Health related field, Registration with relevant professional Council plus a Degree / Diploma in Health Management or Degree / Advanced diploma in Management field.
- Human Resources Manager – Diploma / Degree in Public Management / HR / Public Administration
- Systems Manager – National Diploma / Degree in Public Management / Administration
- Finance Manager – Diploma / Degree in Financial Management
- Nursing Manager – Diploma / Degree in Nursing plus Registration with SANC
- Medical Manager – MBChB plus Registration with HPCSA
- Pharmacy Manager – Degree in Pharmacy plus Registration with SAPC
(iii) Clinic
- Operational Manager – Diploma / Degree in Nursing plus post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care and Registration with SANC
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