CLINICAL MANAGER: PAEDIATRICS (OSD) REF NO: MURCH 35/2023 (X1 POST)
KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R1 288 095 per annum (all-inclusive package) Other benefits: 22% rural allowance of basic salary and commuted overtime
CENTRE: Murchison Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 / Standard 10 (Senior Certificate) pass MBChB or equivalent degree. A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner, post Community Service or foreign workforce management programme (FWMP) (NB. approval from NDOH to register with HPCSA, plus Police Clearance and SAQA verification for foreign candidates). A minimum of 5 years work experience in a Paediatric Department. Current HPCSA registration. Valid Drivers’ license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Good knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, national and provincial policies, including the Code of Conduct, PFMA and HPCSA regulations. Good knowledge of National and Provincial Paediatric and Neonatal guidelines and policies, including the Child Care Act. Good knowledge of National, Provincial and District norms and standards for relevant clinical results. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good verbal and written communication. Computer Literacy. Strong leadership, organizational, operational and contingency planning skills. Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Conflict management. Medical/clinical skills. Analytical and creative thinking. Reporting and Administrative skills. Certification in appropriate Pediatric emergency training (PALS, KINC etc.) will be an added advantage.
DUTIES:
- Ensure effective comprehensive clinical service with respect to patient care at inpatients, outpatients and outreach levels.
- Briefing, informing, educating and counselling of patients/caregivers and appropriate relatives regarding diagnosis and management of patient.
- Member of multi-disciplinary team to manage emotional, social and physical aspects of the patient’s disease (Holistic Care & Management).
- Prescribe and administer medicine and treatment including minor surgical procedures, as per STG.
- Ensure continuous service delivery.
- Manage an appropriate referral service to patients as per district policies.
- Ensure an effective administered clinical department.
- Effective education, training and research.
- Ensure the development and implementation of quality assurance programs in line with Provincial and National standards.
- Manage the implementation of quality assurance programs and NHQIP’s, in accordance with NCS and IHRM standards.
- Manage the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the execution of policies and protocols at institutional level.
- Develop and implement operational plans and policies in line with the organisation’s goals.
- Management and participation in commuted overtime.
- Participate in all clinical governance activities, including complaints management and reduction.
- Ensure good clinical record keeping and feedback on discharge.
- Ensure safe medical practices in the institution to reduce the risk of medical legal cases as well as medical-legal risk for patients.
- Manage the practical training of junior medical officers/medical students and other personnel.
- Assess ongoing staff and medical equipment needs.
- Maintain good interpersonal relationships with all the members of institution.
- Keep up to date with new developments in medical management.
APPLICATIONS:
All applications should be forwarded to: Chief Executive Officer, Private Bag X701, Portshepstone, 4240 or hand delivered to Human Resources Department Murchison Hospital
ENQUIRIES: Dr S Lachman Tel No: 039 6877314 Ext 106
CLOSING DATE: 26 January 2023
