Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty (Peadiatrics) at Eastern Cape Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse plus post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Advanced Paediatrics Nursing Science. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing 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 one-year post-basic course/qualification in the relevant speciality. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level. Knowledge of nursing care procedures, Good communication skills. 

DUTIES :

• To ensure a holistic approach in the delivery of nursing care to customers/clients in cost effective, efficient & equitable manner. Overall supervision/management of the nursing services & maintain constructive working relations with nurses & other stake – holders. Participate in the analysis, formulation & implementation of nursing guidelines, standards & procedures. Monitor & ensure proper utilization of financial & physical resources. Utilize information technology and other management information systems to manage nursing information for the enhancement of service delivery: Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.