Chief Executive Officer REF NO: G46/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in a clinical related field, with a valid registration with the relevant professional body, A post graduate degree/ diploma in management. 5 years of experience at senior managerial level. Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08).
• Additional Information: Management experience at a Regional/Tertiary Hospital will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: - Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies.
• Core Competencies: - Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial management, Management of people and empowerment.
• Progress Competencies: - Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis, Communication, Client orientation and customer focus. 

DUTIES :

• Job Purpose To plan, direct, co-ordinate and manage the delivery of clinical and administrative support services in an effective an efficient manner, working with the key executive management team at the hospital and within the legal and regulatory framework, and government requirements, to represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums, to provide strategic leadership to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes.
• Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the Hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans as well as the Department’s strategies goals and Objectives.
• Financial Management: Ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, financial planning, resource mobilization, including monitoring and evaluation; Ensure appropriate asset management and accountability of all assets of the institution; Identify strategic and operation risks and ensure that strategies are in place to address these, as well as monitor the progress; Maximize revenue through collection of all income due to the hospital.
• Facilities Management: Ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to for infrastructure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and its equipment.
• Human Resource Management: Implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilization of human resources; Promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including occupational health and safety committees; Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and evaluation of performance.
• Procurement and Management of Equipment and Supplies: Implement a procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of provincial delegated authority in line with PFMA, and Supply Chain Management prescripts; Ensure that goods and services are procured in a cost effective and timely manner; Ensure sound contract management for all contracted services.
• Clinical and Corporate Governance: Oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care, establish community networks and report to the Hospital Board and other relevant oversight committees/bodies; Ensure the establishment of the relevant governance structures linked to clinical and non- clinical functions and responsibilities; Manage all the institutions risks and implement strategies to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes.