MANAGER NURSING

POST 32/230 : MANAGER NURSING REF NO: UMG/2026/13 (X1 POST) Component: District Clinical Specialist Team: Advanced Midwife
SALARY : R1 201 302 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Umgungundlovu Health District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualifications (i.e. diploma or degree or in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
(SANC) as a Professional Nurse. PLUS, post-basic Nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with the SANC in a relevant
specialty. Plus, Current registration with the South African Nursing Council
(SANC). Plus, minimum of 10 (ten) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General
Nursing. At least 6 (six) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining
the one-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 4 (four)
years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Please Note: Appropriate/recognisable
experience in the context of these requirements also includes experience gained after registration in the particular discipline in a foreign country, and
which registration is recognised by the SANC for registration in the particular discipline. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competence Required: Knowledge,
Skills, Competencies Required: Knowledge in own discipline – Maternal,
Women’s and neonatal care: Including best quality antenatal care, peripartum care, postnatal care, neonatal care and women’s health. Relevant legislation,
regulations and policies. Programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
Information management. Quality assurance and improvement programmes.
Skills in own discipline – Maternal, Women’s and neonatal care: Including best quality antenatal care, peripartum care, postnatal care, neonatal care and
women’s health. Leadership. Good communication. Problem solving.
Computer literacy. Be able to work positively as part of DCST and other district teams. Stress tolerance. Self-confidence. Objective. Empathic.
DUTIES : Represent own discipline as a member of a District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for women, pregnant mothers
and new-borns at all levels within a health district. Work closely with other members of the DCST. Promote equitable access to an appropriate level of
care for all women, pregnant mothers and new-borns throughout the district.
Maintain personal competency in own clinical discipline. Support PHC fixed and mobile clinics, community health centres and hospitals with all aspects of
service delivery related to own discipline. Support and meet with Subdistrict
Midwife Mentors. Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities through supporting outreach programmes and development, dissemination or
implementation of clinical protocols and standard treatment guidelines aligned with national norms and standards. Facilitate and participate in the
development, training and mentorship of health professionals in all facilities within the district. Facilitate and participate in the training, development and
mentorship of nursing and allied health professionals and community workers under their supervision. Work with the District Management Team to establish
and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, communication and referral guidelines and processes to support the delivery
of services. Prepare for and co-chair the Quarterly District Perinatal and Child
Health Meetings. Provide support to ensure appropriate infrastructure, equipment, resources and sundries for the provision of quality clinical care.
Assist, support and participate in risk management activities for patients, (e.g.
critical event analysis, morbidity and mortality meetings, especially Facility and
District Perinatal and Child Health meetings), practitioners, (e.g. infection control) and the organisation, (e.g. performance reviews). Assist, support and
participate in clinical audits and quality improvement cycles in health facilities and, where appropriate, in community settings such as schools and Wardbased Primary Health Care teams. Implement effective monitoring and
evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes. Assist, support and participate in relevant
research. Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the DCST and with other professionals in the district involved in the delivery of maternal and
neonatal care, especially the District Maternal and Child Health Manager/s.
Enable engagement with the local community and relevant non-governmental organisations (E.g. Unjani Clinics), promoting adherence to district clinical and
public health guidelines as appropriate. Facilitate and ensure effective communication with all management structures within the district, the regional
and tertiary hospitals as relevant as well as the provincial Department of
Health. Present regular reports on activities, health services and programmes.
Assist with strategic and operational planning of services in the district. Coordinate and supervise discipline related services within the district. Assist with the recruitment and management of relevant human resources.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs SW Mbambo Tel No: (039) 897 1000
APPLICATIONS : To be hand delivered to 171 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Emailed To: N/A Couriered To: Human Resource Management Services, uMgungundlovu Health District Office,171 Hoosen Haffejee Street,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource: Practices
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed, initialed and dated.
Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required
information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or
before the day of the interview following communication from Human
Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The
appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State
Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational
Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Applicants with foreign qualifications are requested to have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when
shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more
than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for quoting the relevant reference number. Should you not be contacted within 3
months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. This Department is an equal opportunity,
affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should
feel free to apply for the post.
CLOSING DATE : 25 September 2026