Admin Officer: School Health (x2 posts)

Provide guidance on the implementation, monitoring and reporting of integrated strategies, policies and procedures for business process management services. Develop and monitor the implementation of the related plans and programmes. Coordinate the provision of school health services at ordinary, full service, special and independent schools. Liaise with district office of the Health Department, relevant local municipalities, NGO's and other health service providers and partners to secure the appropriate coverage of all schools in the district. Coordinate the provisioning of primary health services to leaners with HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases in schools. Coordinate screening and support programmes for learners with eyesight, hearing, dental and related health conditions. Coordinate periodic screening of learners for stunting, nutritional deficiencies and related nutrition-based health challenges. Monitor schools for the outbreaks of contagious diseases, report thereon and coordinate with the Health Department the implementation of containment measures. Coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation of occupational health and safety measures affecting learners in school. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure timeously development and implementation of Job Descriptions, Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP's) for all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.