Assistant Manager Nursing [PN-B4]: PHC: Communicable Diseases Surveillance at South African Department of Correctional Services

SALARY : R785 568 per annum 

CENTRE : National Head Office 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how these impacts on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. 

DUTIES :

• Develop, review and implement surveillance systems and other policies for communicable diseases in line with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines. Conduct research and data analysis.
• Establish clear metrics for evaluating the success of programs and initiatives aimed at treating and preventing communicable diseases. Design and implement innovative interventions aimed at reducing the incidence of communicable diseases. Management of physical/information resources and adherence to DCS policies/procedures.