The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is an independent body established in terms of the National Health Amendment Act of 2013 to ensure that both public and private health establishments in South Africa comply with the required health standards.
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Matric/Grade 12. A bachelor’s degree (minimum NQF level 7) in Nursing, Medicine or a field related to bedside patient care and a postgraduate qualification in Public Health, quality management. A current practicing registration certificate with the relevant body/council.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in health service delivery (preferably in hospitals and clinics in the public and private sector) which must include quality assurance /quality improvement.
At least five (5) of the eight (8) years’ experience must have been at a deputy director level or senior management level or equivalent level. Excellent communication, conflict management, problem-solving, staff management, and computer skills. Must have an eye for detail and analytical skills.
Advantages:
Knowledge of the regulated Norms and Standards for health establishments.
Duties:
Develop and manage implementation of the framework and strategy for compliance inspections. Direct, guide, develop, manage and monitor the development and maintenance of plans and schedules for inspecting health establishments.
Direct, guide, develop, manage, monitor and oversee the compilation of inspection information including interpretation and reporting of inspection findings. Prepare and guide quality inspection documentation and reports by analysing and summarising inspection information and notices of compliance. Analyse and interpret inspection data in order to identify trends.
Analyse inspection data to identify areas of improvement in the healthcare system. Plan and executive training, coaching and certification of Inspectors. Collaborate with other OHSC units on inspection findings and dissemination of information. Plan, coordinate and manage the compliance inspectorate workforce and other resources in accordance with OHSC policies.
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