Deputy Director: Quality Improvement Mentors X8 Posts (Twelve (12) Months Contract) (Ref No: NDOH 12/2022) at National Department of Health

SALARY : An all-inclusive remuneration package of R744 255 per annum [basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines

CENTRE: Directorate: Quality Assurance. Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

• A four year Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Nursing plus registration with theHPCSA.
• At least three (3) years experience in middle management in health care services, quality management, implementation of quality management principles and techniques, OHSC inspection processes and understanding of the District Health Services (DHS).
• Knowledge of nursing processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho-Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act and Disciplinary Code and Procedure.
• Good communication (verbal and written), research, leadership, organizational, decision making, interpersonal, public relations, negotiating, conflict management, counseling and computer skills (MS Office package),
• Willingness to work irregular hours and ability to travel frequently.
• A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

• Provide guidance and oversight of each step of the Quality Improvement (QI) process to ensure successful implementation of quality improvement methodology. Identify gaps on self-assessment and OHSC inspection results.
• Provide one-to-one mentoring and quality management to managers and staff and quality management activities, e.g quality management structures within
• hospitals.
• Provide in-service training and workshops as necessary.
• Provide mentoring on quality managers at health establishment as well as with staff responsible for implementation of quality improvement plans.
• Facilitate and integrate service delivery within and between health establishment and services.
• Implementation of a coordinated approach and integration of provision of quality patient care. Implement activities to support the clarification of the facilities with OHSC.
• Guide the process of development of quality improvement plans.

ENQUIRIES : Ms CM Mbuyane at tel no: 082 337 5381