Chief Executive Officer:Various Health Centres at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12), PLUS A degree/advanced diploma in a health-related field, PLUS A degree/diploma in health management Or a degree/advanced diploma in a management field; PLUS Registration with relevant professional council; PLUS At least 5 (five) years’ relevant management experience in the health sector or as a health service manager with management experience in a health service environment (non-clinical); PLUS Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08).NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:-

• Job Purpose To plan , direct co-ordinate and manage the efficient and delivery of clinical and administrative support services through working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework , 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.
• Financial Management: Maximise revenue through collection of all income due to the Hospital, ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation, asset and risk management. Facility 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 ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Human Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilisation of human resources, promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including occupation 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 and in line with the PFMA, ensure that goods and services are procured in a cost-effective timely manner.
• Clinical and Corporate Governance: Oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care, establish community networks and report to the Hospital. Responsible for corporate governance inclusive of infrastructure planning and maintenance as well as occupational health and safety, manage the institution’s risk to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes. Implement good governance, transparency, and accountability practices. Drive the hospital and its catchment clinics towards achieving and sustaining a Clean audit.
• Responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of all health services within the hospital and its catchment area, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and patient-centred care across the facility and associated clinics, while driving compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Effectively manage and optimise all resources under your stewardship, including physical, and technological assets, to ensure efficiency, accountability, and maximum impact on service delivery.
• Drive and implement innovative strategies that advance progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in alignment with the National Health Insurance (NHI) framework. Build and maintain strong relationships with community structures, oversight bodies, NGOs, and other health sector partners. Participate in Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) and other intersectoral collaborations. Ensure hospital and catchment clinics on readiness for audits, inspections, and quality assurance assessments. Promote a positive organisational culture.