Bed Manager at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and/or South African Nursing Council (SANC) and/or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Experience: Appropriate experience as a health professional in a hospital setting. Appropriate experience in Bed Management processes and administration is recommended. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to bed management with the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards, Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Proven effective communication, interpersonal relationship, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. 

DUTIES :

• Responsible to lead, guide, support and develop the patient flow management of Mitchells Plain Hospital. Apply efficient information management processes relating to bed management activities utilizing current health information management systems.
• Participate in training and development of staff and in research activities. Utilize and manage resources with a focus on cost containment.
• Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on bed management related quality assurance activities and programs.