Clinical Manager: Pediatrics (OSD) REF NO: MURCH 35/2023 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 (Senior Certificate) pass MBChB or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner, post Community Service or foreign workforce management programme (FWMP) (NB.
• approval from NDOH to register with HPCSA, plus Police Clearance and SAQA verification for foreign candidates).
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in a Paediatric Department. Current HPCSA registration. Valid Drivers’ license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Good knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, national and provincial policies, including the Code of Conduct, PFMA and HPCSA regulations.
• Good knowledge of National and Provincial Paediatric and Neonatal guidelines and policies, including the Child Care Act.
• Good knowledge of National, Provincial and District norms and standards for relevant clinical results.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication. Computer Literacy. Strong leadership, organizational, operational and contingency planning skills.
• Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict management.
• Medical/clinical skills. Analytical and creative thinking. Reporting and Administrative skills.
• Certification in appropriate Paediatric emergency training (PALS, KINC etc.) will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure effective comprehensive clinical service with respect to patient care at inpatients, outpatients and outreach levels.
• Briefing, informing, educating and counselling of patients/caregivers and appropriate relatives regarding diagnosis and management of patient.
• Member of multi-disciplinary team to manage emotional, social and physical aspects of the patient’s disease (Holistic Care & Management).
• Prescribe and administer medicine and treatment including minor surgical procedures, as per STG.
• Ensure continuous service delivery.
• Manage an appropriate referral service to patients as per district policies.
• Ensure an effective administered clinical department.
• Effective education, training and research.
• Ensure the development and implementation of quality assurance programs in line with Provincial and National standards.
• Manage the implementation of quality assurance programs and NHQIP’s, in accordance with NCS and IHRM standards.
• Manage the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the execution of policies and protocols at institutional level.
• Develop and implement operational plans and policies in line with the organisation’s goals. Management and participation in commuted overtime.
• Participate in all clinical governance activities, including complaints management and reduction.
• Ensure good clinical record keeping and feedback on discharge.
• Ensure safe medical practices in the institution to reduce the risk of medical legal cases as well as medical-legal risk for patients.
• Manage the practical training of junior medical officers/medical students and other personnel.
• Assess ongoing staff and medical equipment needs.
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships with all the members of institution.
• Keep up to date with new developments in medical management.