ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (GRADE 1) REF NO: KH 22/2023 (X1
POST)
Provincial Administration: KwaZulu Natal – Department of Health
ASSISTANT MANAGER SALARY : Grade 1: R627 474 – R724 278 per annum. 8% inhospitable allowance of basic salary, 13th cheque, medical aid (optional), home owner’s allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE : Kwa-Magwaza Hospital (Monitoring & Evaluation)
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12/Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification (i.e Diploma/Degree in General nursing and Midwifery) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
- Current registration (2023) with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of eight (08) years appropriate or recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
- At least three (03) years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level.
- Proof of current and previous experience endorsed by Human Resources Department (not certificate of service) will be only required from shortlisted candidates. Knowledge of Public Service Policies Act and Regulations.
- Knowledge of SANC Rules and Regulations. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations. Ability to function well within a team. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Decision making and problem solving skills. Skills in organizing and supervising. Knowledge of Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights.
DUTIES
- Coordinate development of the operational plan in the institution with the input from all departments in the facility.
- Ensure all plans for departments are in place, facilitate and co-ordinate planning sessions. Ensure alignment of plans with the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and District Health Plan (DHP).
- Monitor compliance with implementing the M&E Framework, Data Management Policy and SOP, Quality Assurance and infection Prevention and Control policy and guidelines.
- Co-ordinate functions of Health Information Team. Ensure data is collected and analysed on a monthly basis and validated as per data management standard operating procedures.
- Plan and co-ordinate the implementation and monitoring of data quality and quality assurance in service delivery.
- Ensure that standards, quality assurance and risk management is maintained within the hospital in line with the Norms and Standards.
- Ensure the development, review and maintenance of Institutional policies and protocols. Monitor and report on the performance of all departments in the facility.
- Provide reports to the management and governance structure. Monitor inspection process that is in keeping with the established quality assurance goals, which seek to ensure that patient care is maintained at an optimal level and delivered in a cost effective manner.
- Promote patient care practices and professional performance that is regularly assessed using valid and reliable criteria.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on delivery of quality care at the institution including clinical care, waiting times and client experience of care. Monitor implementation of plans to promote clean audits.
ENQUIRIES : Dr I.F Mbokazi Tel No: (035) 450 8216
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be posted to: The Chief Executive Officer: KwaMagwaza Hospital Private Bag X808, Melmoth, 3835, hand delivered to KwaMagwaza Hospital KwaMagwaza Road or email to: KwaMagwazaHospital.JobApp@kznhealth.gov.za
NOTE: African, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 20 October 2023
Download Provincial Administration: KwaZulu Natal – Department of Health Circular
