DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING (LEVEL 1&2 HOSPITALS) REF NO:
AMAJ21/2023
Component: Integrated District Health Development Service
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R930 747 per annum, (MMS Package), an all – inclusive salary package. Other benefits: Medical Aid Optional, Home Allowance – Employee must meet prescribed requirements and 13th Cheque
CENTRE: Amajuba Health District Office
REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate plus. Appropriate B Degree / National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Nursing Science. A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing plus. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience at management level (Assistant Manager Nursing). Current SANC registration. Valid code EB Driver’s License (code 8). Valid current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resources. Recommendations: Computer Certificate: MS Office Software application. Qualification in Management will be an added recommendation. Knowledge, Skills, Behavioural Attributes and Competencies Required: Ability to think critically in difficult situations. Sound project management skill. Strong communication and presentation skills. Managerial and facilitation skills. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to translate strategic and transformation objectives into practical planning framework. Ability to prioritize issues and other work related matters and comply with the time frames. Proven initiative decisiveness, dedication and the ability to acquire new knowledge swiftly. Computer literacy.
DUTIES:
- Provide strategic leadership in the provision pf PHC services and Clinical Health Programmes to all levels health care system within the District.
- Develop and cost Health Programs and Primary Care plans. Ensure that Heath Programs are effectively and efficiently managed.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of services in relation to Primary Health Care and Health Programs. Distribute Health Program resources equitably.
- Actively participate in the programs data analysis, interpretation and management thereof. Provide leadership for the Health Programme Management Team in order to ensure the delivery of high quality health care.
- Ensure good governance in a health programmes and community participation which includes effective functioning Clinic Communities.
- Monitor implementation of quality clinical client and management within the district. Monitor staff levels and ensure the effective recruitment of competent personnel and implement retention strategies.
- Assess Health Programmes services needs for staff development. Ensure effective and efficient integration of Health programmes.
- Convey a clear vision of transformation and oversee the transformation process within the Clinical Health Programme setting.
- Ensure active participation in all community poverty alleviation activities with specific emphasis in Operation Sukuma Sakhe.
- Develop and ensure the implementation of National, Provincial and District Policies and legal prescripts. Monitor and control the Health Program budget.
- Ensure effective stakeholder involvement and engagement on health related programs (DAC & DHC). Ensure implementation and monitoring of audit improvement plans.
- Facilitate and monitor the implementation of transversal projects activities.
- Facilitate the implementation of PHC re – engineering. Deputize the District Director in his/her absence.
APPLICATIONS:
All applications should be forwarded to: Mr. P.B. Sangweni: KZN Department of Health, Amajuba Health District Office, Private Bag X6661, Newcastle, 2940 or Hand delivered to: 38 Voortrekker Street, Newcastle.
NOTE:
Target for this post is African Male, and people with disability may feel free to apply
ENQUIRIES: Dr. A.M.E.T. Tshabalala Tel No: (034) 328 7000
CLOSING DATE: 01 December 2023
