Client: National Department of Health

Location: NDoH HQ

Designation Classification:

DEPUTY SECRETARY - HEALTH STANDARD & COMPLIANCE

Grade:

19

Job Reference No.:

DHS 001

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Deputy Secretary - Health Standard and Compliance provides executive leadership and support to the Secretary for Health by Overseeing all the Enforcement and Implementation of all Health Standards and Compliance Requirements including reviews of current compliance standards and requirements according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 and the National Health Plan 2021 - 2030. The Position is responsible to provide executive leadership in Overseeing Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance including health facilities and pharmaceutical standards Reviews & Hospital Accreditation across the Sector ensuring compliance to Standards and provide standards and compliance Capacity Building to the Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs).

DIMENSION:

The Deputy Secretary - Health Standard and Compliance, will be responsible for Providing Executive Leadership and Oversight in the following:

1. Oversee and Coordinate Clinical Governance and Audit of Curative Standards and Compliance .
2. Oversee and Coordinate Clinical Standards, Clinical & Operational Research, Monitoring & Compliance according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 and National Health Plan 2021 - 2030 .
3. Oversee and Coordinate Laboratories Standards & Accreditation according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 and National Health Plan 2021 - 2030 .
4. Oversee and Coordinate Health Facility Standards & Compliance according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 and National Health Plan 2021 - 2030 .
5. Oversee and Coordinate Health Facility Accreditation & Compliance .
6. Oversee and Coordinate Clinical Care Support Services Standards & Compliance according to the National Health Administration Act 1997, the National Health Plan 2021 - 2030
7. Oversee and Coordinate Enforcement of all standards compliance according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 .
8. Oversee and Coordinate Enforcement of all Regulatory Code of Conduct and Practice
9. Oversee and Coordinate Health Sector Pharmaceutical Standards and Establishment of Pharmaceutical Management and Standard Guidelines & practice .
10. Oversee and Coordinate Health Workforce minimal standards & requirements, Specialist and sub specialist Workforce Training for the Health Sector according to the National Health Service Standards .
11. Oversee and Coordinate all other Stakeholders, Key Government Agencies and Development Partners for Health Plans/Programs Resourcing and Support .
12. Providing advice on investment opportunities for continuum of services standards and compliance .

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Deputy Secretary - Health Standard and Compliance is directly accountable to the Secretary for Health to effectively and efficiently manage the following:

• Achieving of annual work plan performance targets, as agreed with the Secretary for Health.
• Leading, managing, supervising, over-sighting, coordinating and performance management of Executive Managers, that are accountable to the Deputy Secretary's position in respect to the following areas:

Clinical Governance and Audit of Curative Standards and Compliance .

Clinical Standards, Clinical & Operational Research, Monitoring & Compliance according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 and National Health Plan 2021 - 2030.

Laboratories Standards & Accreditation according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 and National Health Plan 2021 - 2030 .

Health Facility Standards & Compliance according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 and National Health Plan 2021 - 2030 .

Health Facility Accreditation & Compliance.

Clinical Care Support Services Standards & Compliance according to the National Health Administration Act 1997, the National Health Plan 2021 - 2030 .

Enforcement functions of all standards compliance according to the National Health Service Standards 2021 - 2030 .

Enforcement functions of all Regulatory Code of Conduct and Practice .

Health Sector Pharmaceutical Standards and Establishment of Pharmaceutical Management and Standard Guidelines & practice .

Health Workforce minimal standards & requirements, Specialist and sub specialist Workforce Training for the Health Sector according to the National Health Service Standards .

Stakeholders, Key Government Agencies and Development Partners for Health Plans/Programs Resourcing and Support .

How to Apply:

1. Email NDOH@applus.com to request for a copy of the Job Description and the Application Form.
2. Submit the following documents via email to NDOH@applus.com:

• Fully completed application form;
• Expression of Interest Letter;
• Curriculum Vitae (CV); and
• Educational Qualifications/Supporting Documents

Important Notes for Applicants:

• Must clearly and correctly quote Job Reference No. (DHS 001) and Designation Classification in your application.
• Applicants must access and read Job Descriptions before submitting applications to ensure clear understanding of position requirements.
• The above mentioned position is open to Papua New Guinean Citizens ONLY.
• Applicants must ensure they note on the following documents valid contact mobile numbers and correct email addresses to avoid disappointment.

Closing date and time: Friday, 17 May 2024, 5:00PM