Chief Executive Officer REF NO: 01/2026/01 at North West Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA. A Post-Graduate Diploma in Management will be an added advantage. Five (5) years of experience at a Middle/Senior Management level in the Health Sector. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government, submitted prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy. Sound understanding of hospital services and broader health service delivery issues, District Health System, Human Resource, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public Health Policy and related issues.
• Core Management Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Conflict management, client orientation and customer care and Communication. Knowledge and understanding of the hospital environment. 

DUTIES :

• Responsible for overall management of the Hospital. Provide strategic leadership. Manage the provision of quality and integrated health services, Clinical and corporate governance.
• Ensure proper management in the following areas: Nursing and Clinical Management, Financial Management (including Revenue), Supply Chain Management, Internal Control & Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Communication as well as Quality Assurance. Manage related conditional grants and funding for special health projects. Ensure accreditation and licensing of various units wherever practicable.
• Ensure quality patient care. Effectively manage hospital performance indicators as well as employee performance. Liaise with the District Management Team for a proper referral system. Develop essential protocol and business plan for the hospital.