CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Company information

Company

HST Careers

Division

Corporate Services

Province

Gauteng

Job Specification Information

Title

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Description

The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to provide leadership, secure sustainability funding, develop and execute strategic plans and organisational policies, and ensure good governance of HST. The CEO is a visionary and dynamic public health expert who is responsible for providing strategic, financial and people leadership for HST, working closely with the Board of Trustees and senior leadership team. The role requires taking accountability for the success of the organisation and creating an environment for continued growth in the South African health system. The incumbent will collaborate and establish networks with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that these are efficiently managed, and lead teams effectively to support the organisation’s mission. The position is based at the HST Midrand office. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on the availability of funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience with development and execution of business strategy, working with the Board • Proven experience in executing organisational growth and leading a successful entity of similar or larger size • Proven experience in governance, with a strong understanding of Board dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and the ability to ensure organisational compliance with relevant laws and industry standards • Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, including cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, while aligning organisational goals with stakeholder interests • Extensive experience in overseeing risk management processes, ensuring the organisation identifies, evaluates, and mitigates potential risks to maintain operational stability and compliance • Proven experience in business development, resource mobilisation, and fundraising, leading to organisational growth and expansion • A recognised healthcare leader with a proven positive impact on the health sector locally and/or globally • Understanding of research implementation science, and ability to oversee research and health programmes, ensuring collaboration and integration • Familiarity with diverse business functions and programme design, planning and implementation • A track record in talent management strategies including motivating, developing, retaining, coaching and mentoring high-performing and results-orientated teams • Appreciation of knowledge management and its contribution to policy formation and decision-making • A track record in scholarly writing and health research publications.

Key Attributes

• Excellent written, oral and public speaking skills • Advocacy and diplomacy experience • Familiarity with technological advancements in the health sector • Demonstrable financial management skills and business acumen • Resilience: The process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• A Health Sciences degree and a Master’s level qualification in Health – Clinical or Basic Sciences • A postgraduate qualification in Public Health or Global Health • A Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent • A relevant PhD qualification is preferred and ideal.

Experience Required

• A career path that prepared the candidate for the role includes positions held as CEO, Chief Director, Executive Director, and Senior Director or equivalent, with the following experience: • Eight years’ experience in public health and/or a similar area of expertise at senior executive management level

Remuneration

A competitive salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job Grading System will be offered.

Other Job Details

APPLICATIONS/ENQUIRIES Interested applicants must submit their application to n.currin@n2growth.com and copy l.mawhinney@n2growth.com. PLEASE NOTE: • All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 April 2025, at 16h30 Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity, equity and inclusion, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan.