JOB TITLE : MANAGER LABORATORY & RESEARCH
GRADE: I
NO OF POSITIONS : ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR LABORATORY SERVICES
STATION : CENTRAL LABORATORY
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of Director Laboratory Services, the Laboratory Manager is responsible for the implementation of National Laboratory Strategic Plan and Operational Plan, implement and manage of national Laboratory Network, establish and monitor laboratory quality management system and safety protocols, conduct operational research, train staff, manages daily operations of the Laboratory and compiles laboratory reports.
MAIN DUTIES
IMPLEMENT NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL PLAN.
Implement laboratory national policy, guidelines and strategic plan
Monitors implementation of laboratory safety and minimum standards
Conducts quarterly reviews on implementation of laboratory operational plan
Periodically reviews laboratory workload for appropriate staffing patterns.
POSITION: CLERICAL ASSISTANT
GRADE: B
NO. OF POSITION THREE (3)
STATION : QUTHING & QACHA’S NEK
MAIN DUTIES
To assist clerical, administrative and academic staff in filling, photocopying and collection of printed materials.
To assist in distribution of mail, reports and other documents.
To assist in filing staff reports.
To assist the switchboard operators in carrying out of their duties.
Performing any other related duties that can be assigned from time to time.
JOB TITLE : DRIVER
NO. OF POSITIONS : FOUR (4)
GRADE : C
RESPONSIBLE TO : HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
LOCATION : MINISTRY OF HEALTH
JOB SUMMARY
Driving the Ministry’s vehicle:
Conveys member of the staff to their respective places of work in order to execute the Ministry’s activities daily.
2 Delivers/ collects items from/ to different places
3 Transports clients from the Health center to hospital to obtain medical services and from hospitals to the Health center.
4 Transports center’s clients from center to either clients’ homes or areas of need.
Maintenance of vehicles:
checks oil, fuel, tyres of the vehicles to ensure sound conditions of the vehicles and to determine need for service.
Washes the vehicle to keep it clean
Regularly takes the vehicle for services and repairs for its fitness
Maintains the vehicles’ service and log book
Vehicle security
Parks the vehicle in secure areas for safety
Locks the vehicle’s doors and activities, security devices to minimize theft.
POSITION : DATA COLLECTOR
GRADE: C
NO. OF POSITION THREE (3)
JOB DESCRIPTION
To code statistical return forms using the international classification diseases (CD) procedure and other coding systems in place.
To enter data into computers according to operating instructions
To prepare validation check lists and check the completeness and consistency of the reported data
To follow up on any queries and collect unreported data from HAS’s as well as Health centres
To maintain an inventory of forms and registers, re- supply health and other institutions with relevant data collection forms
To maintain a data entry/ correction register and disk distribution list for different sub — systems
To respond to user data — requests: Print reports, prepare graphs and make spread sheets from data entered
To participate in statistical investigation
POSITION TECHNICAL OFFICER (ELECTRICAL)
GRADE : C
NO. OF POSITION TWO (2)
STATION : QUTHING & MOHALE’S HOEK
JOB SPECIFICATION
I . Carry out the duties of grade position, plus conduct Health Service Area (HSA) Preventive maintenance with minimum supervision.
Repair most non-Medical equipment to the work and increasingly be able to repair some of the less sophisticated Medical equipment.
Manage an efficient and well organised work-shop and be responsible for the care and security of HSA maintenance tools and equipment.
Assist the HSA Administrator in preparing maintenance schedules, work-plans for TSD visit to the HSA, and identify unserviceable equipment for disposal.
Be on call after hours to respond to maintenance problems at the hospital.
Contact the appropriate TSD and give precise and accurate explanations or repair problems.
Does related works as needed.
Repair electrical equipment, appliances and fittings.
JOB TITTLE : TECHNICAL OFFICER (PLUMBING)
NO. OF POSITIONS : TWO (2)
GRADE : D
RESPONSIBLE TO : PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
LOCATION : MACHABENG & BUTHE -BUTHE
MAIN DUTIES
Carry out the duties of grade position, plus conduct HSA Preventive maintenance with minimum supervision.
Maintain all plumbing works in the HSA.
Manage an efficient and well organised work-shop and be responsible for the care and security of HSA maintenance tools and equipment.
Assist the HSA Administrator in preparing maintenance schedules, work-plans for TSD visit to the HSA.
Be on call after hours to respond to maintenance problems at the
Contact the appropriate TSD and give precise and accurate explanations or repair problems.
Does related works as needed.
POSITION : SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER (ELECTRICAL)
GRADE : E
NO. OF POSITIONS TWO (2)
RESPONSIBLE TO PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
STATION : MAFETENG AND NHTC
JOB SUMMARY
To carry out maintenance and repair works of electrical equipment, fittings, appliances, mortars etc. except biomedical equipment.
MAIN DUTIES:
To carry out maintenance and repair works of electrical equipment, fittings, appliances, mortars etc. except biomedical equipment.
JOB TITLE PERSONAL SECRETARY
GRADE: E
NO. OF POSITIONS: ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO : DIRECTOR MENTAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT : MENTAL HEALTH
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of a Senior Official, the Personal Secretary is responsible for: typing production and distribution of documents, office administration, preparation for meetings and official trips, office security.
POSITION HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
GRADE: E
NO. OF POSITIONS THREE (3)
RESPONSIBLE TO ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of Assistant Human Resources Officer, the incumbent is responsible for managing all Human Resources records including supervision of personal files and registry staff.
JOB TITLE FINANCE ASSISTANT
GRADE: E
NO. OF POSITIONS : TWENTY SEVEN (27)
RESPONSIBLE TO : ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER
DEPARTMENT FINANCE
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Officer, the incumbent is responsible for collecting revenue and trust monies, and prepare payments for suppliers of goods, services and works.
JOB TITLE : FINANCE OFFICER
GRADE : G
NO. OF POSITIONS : SIX (6)
RESPONSIBLE TO : ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER
DEPARTMENT : FINANCE
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for revenue collection, banking of cash, prompt payment of suppliers of goods, services and works, keeping proper records for revenues, expenditures, assets and liabilities, and supervising subordinate accounting staff.
JOB TITLE DISTRICT HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR
GRADE: G
NO OF POSITIONS : ONE (I)
RESPONSIBLE TO : DISTRICT MEDICAL OFFICER
MAIN DUTIES
Develops and maintains the Management Systems with view to achieve to the objectives of the Ministry of Health at the District /Health Centers
Brings staff into awareness of government policies to do with health from time to time.
Co-ordinates preparation of annual budget in accordance to the Ministry’s guidelines and monitors budget, expenditure and revenue collection throughout the year.
Schedules regular meetings for the general hospital staff and the District Health Management Team and to serve as Secretary of the team.
Operates in consultation with the Medical Officer in charge and the Management Team in running the hospital and the Health Centers
Visits all Health Centers in the district regularly including those of Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) to assess administrative achievements as well as problems and possible
Compiles statistical reports and their distribution
Is responsible for maintaining an up to date inventory of all furniture, vehicles and equipment and proper management and maintenance of the former and all public assets.
Supervises all cleaners to ensure up- keep of hospital / health facility buildings. grounds and Health Centers/clinics.
JOB TITLE SENIOR HEALTH INSPECTOR
GRADE: G
NO. OF POSTS TWO (2)
DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
RESPONSIBLE TO PRINCIPAL HEALTH INSPECTOR
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of Principal Health Inspector, the incumbent is responsible for programme planning and development, monitoring and evaluation of a specialized unit. He/she is responsible for supervising junior staff on technical matters pertaining to his/her area of specialty.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Senior Procurement Manager, the incumbent will perform procurement duties in relation to acquisition of goods, works and services for use by the organisation.
POSITION : SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
NO. OF POSTS : ONE (1)
GRADE : H
RESPONSIBLE TO : PROCUREMENT MANAGER
DEPARTMENT : PROCUREMENT
JOB SUMMARY
To manage effectively procurement of goods, works and services for use by the organisation in accordance with existing Rules and regulations.
POSITION SENIOR TUTOR -NURSING
GRADE: H
RESPONSIBLE TO : THE DIRECTOR ACADEMIC
STATION NHTC
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under the general supervision of the Director Academic, the incumbent is responsible for all academic responsibilities related to Nursing.
JOB TITLE : PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST
GRADE: H
NO OF POSITIONS : ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO : MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT
DEPARTMENT : PHYSIOTHERAPY
JOB SUMMARY:
Develop departmental operational plan, identify department training needs, monitor department performance, compile budget.
JOB TITLE : ASSISTANT HIV/AIDS DISEASE AND PROGRAMME MONITORING OFFICER
GRADE : H
NO. OF POSTS ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO : HIV/AIDS DISEASE AND PROGRAMME MONITORING
OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of HIV/AIDS Disease and Programme Monitoring Officer, Assistant HIV/AIDS Disease and Programme Monitoring Officer will conduct surveillance activities, conduct research activities, analyze information, produce reports and establish an electronic data management system.
JOB TITLE MANAGER CHILD SURVIVAL
GRADE: H
NO. OF POSTS ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO : HEAD, FAMILY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Main Duties
To manage Expanded Immunization programme (EPI) resources.
To coordinate EPI programme operations
To strengthen EP1 Services.
To collaborate with other child survival programmes and stakeholders
To initiate the development and / review of EPI Policies, protocols and guidelines
To manage the implementation of policies, protocols and guidelines
To conduct EPI surveillance
To monitor and evaluate EPI activities
JOB TITLE : ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER
GRADE: H
NO. OF POSITIONS THREE (3)
RESPONSIBLE TO : FINANCE MANAGER
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the general supervision of Finance Manager the incumbent is responsible for implementing payments processing policy, supervising payment processing and providing custody and control of financial documents
POSITION CHIEF STATISTICIAN
GRADE: I
NO. OF POSTS ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO DIRECTOR HEALTH PLANNING AND STATISTICS
DEPARTMENT HEALTH PLANNING AND STATISTICS
STATION HEADQUARTERS
JOB SUMMARY
To develop, manage and supervise implementation of an effective HMIS for decision making in the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
MI candidates who apply for position at Grade H level and above will be subjected to assessment process as per Public Service Regulations of 2008- Division III section 24 (1).
All applications should be on relevant forms, GP 104 for serving officers, and GP 103 for job seekers, accompanied by certified copies of Educational Certificates. Marriage Certificates for married women.
Transcripts, Performance Appraisals (for serving officers), Landlines or mobile phones for contacts.
Application forms are available at Ministry of Health and its departments throughout the country, and should be hand delivered to our offices or
Addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Health Corner Constitution Road
Human Resources Office. 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 514
Not later than 31 December, 2017
