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Explore the latest Department of Health vacancies updated daily. The Department of Health regularly hires for roles across administration, technical fields, rural development, and public service. Find the latest jobs, salaries, requirements, and application steps below.
The Department of Health develops health policies, manages public health programs, and oversees the national health system ensuring accessible quality healthcare for all South Africans. The department manages disease prevention, health promotion, and primary healthcare service provision across provinces. It coordinates response to public health emergencies, disease outbreaks, and epidemic management. The department manages healthcare workforce development, medical professional regulation, and pharmaceutical services oversight. It addresses health challenges including communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, and maternal and child health. The department plays a fundamental role in public health governance, working toward achieving universal health coverage and improving health outcomes across all population groups through equitable healthcare access.
Careers at the Department of Health
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Medical officer, Professional nurse, Pharmacist, Environmental health practitioner, Health promoter, Medical technologist, Health administrator, Public health specialist, Programme coordinator Typical jobs include the following: Medical officer, Professional nurse, Pharmacist, Environmental health practitioner, Health promoter, Medical technologist, Health administrator, Public health specialist, Programme coordinator
Open Positions
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Industrial Technician (head of Unit: Life Support) (clinical)
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Administration Clerk: Finance/admin
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Head of Clinical Unit (medical), Forensic Pathology
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Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 – 3, Zf Mgcawu Health
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Assistant Director: Human Resource Administration
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Administration Clerk: Support
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Assistant Manager Nursing (area)
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Nursing Assistant
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Director-general: Health
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Oral Hygienist Grade 1 to 3 (oral Health Centre)
Full Time