Assistant Manager Nursing : Clinical Training and Development (PN-A7) Regional Training Centre at Free State Department of Health

Requirements:

• Matric plus basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse.
• OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse. Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education and Nursing Management or Nursing Administration, registered with SANC.
• A minimum of 8 years appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate or recognisable experience at management level and human capacity building. Valid drivers licence.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Facilitation and communication skills (written and verbal). In-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing strategy of practice and nursing standards. Knowledge of all clinical programmes, including WBPHCOT programme.
• Basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Basic computer literacy, conflict management , problem solving and driving skills. Be able to work under pressure and extended hours.

Duties:

• Support the clerks to increase their technical capacity in data collection  Provide support to trainers to strengthen monitoring & evaluation components of their training programs ·
• Ensure consistent and correct use of data tools Monitor data collection, collation. Storage, analysis and reporting ensuring that data is audit worthy Analyse the training reports and address gaps. Collaborate with members of the health and social care teams to participate in decision-making pertaining to clinical trainings. ·
• Consult within the multi-disciplinary health teams, organizations and special interest groups when dealing with community health issues and needs. · Disseminate guidelines and new updates and developments related to training. Participate in multi-disciplinary quality assurance task teams. 
• Participate in peer review based on the agreed upon quality assurance monitoring indicators and training tools. Monitor the Provincial Master training plan · Develop and implement quality improvement plans. Identify and develop nursing interventions to achieve expected outcomes. Analyse reports from evaluation forms post trainings and give feedback to the Trainers ·
• Provide the Management with an ongoing comparison of the current reported performance outcomes against planned targets. Analyse staffing needs and develop a plan to meet the needs · Allocate nursing personnel in different units. Monitor the implementation of the PMDS.
• Carry out regular reviews and explore opportunities for professional development and ensure training and development of staff. Deal with grievances and labour relations issues in terms of the laid down policies/procedures i.e. manage workplace discipline. Compile and control duty roster, leave schedules and attendance register.
• Monitor and ensure that all nurses are licensed to practice. Participate in the development of the business plan and promote or identify ways of containing health care costs without compromising standards. Motivate for relevant material resources. Manage and control assets. Develop the business plan in line with the strategic plan · Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure. Ensure that spending is maximized in line with strategic objectives.