Assistant Manager Nursing (Nursing Development) at Eastern Cape Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

•  Basic R425 Qualification (Diploma/Degree) in Nursing or equivalent that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level. Post Basic/Graduate qualification in Nursing Education with a duration of at least one (1) year. Current registration SANC receipt. Diploma in Health Services Management and Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act 103 of 1994) and other human resources prescripts. 

DUTIES : Execute all duties and functions with proficiency, in support of the aims and strategic objectives of the department. Provide strategic leadership for clinical teaching and learning programmes. Participate in an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to strategic planning together with other members of the health care team. Champion CPD and in-service training programmes. Provide advice and guidance to nursing staff and health professionals so that service delivery meets provincial and national standards and norms. Represent the training and development unit at provincial and national level as and when required. Support and monitor health science trainees in the platform to achieve expected learning outcomes for production of safe practitioners. Liaise with Institutions of Higher learning for alignment of academic programmes with clinical skills and maintain accreditation status of the facility. Monitor and evaluate nursing care education programmes including clinical skills to ensure the achievement of competent nurse practitioners. Initiate, promote and support appropriate human resource and career development programmes for staff. Collaborate proactively with relevant statutory bodies and professional organisations on nurse education and training. Maintain the proper use and control of training equipment. Plan the budget and manage the expenditure in area of responsibility, through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions to achieve objectives. Engage in effective communication and interactions between departments, and various disciplines in the sector. Assist with collection of information and data to submit monthly reports.