Director: Nursing at Eastern Cape Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Senior Certificate, an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Nursing with (5) years’ experience in the Health Sector Training environment. A postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education and/or Nursing Management will be added advantage.
• Registration with the relevant Professional Council (SANC). Knowledge and understanding of regulatory framework for the provision of Nursing services. Knowledge of relevant such as National Health Act, (PFMA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies.
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is a pre-requisite for appointment.
• Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, Communication, Client Orientation and Customer focus. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES: 

• Management and provision of nursing services in the department. Manage implementation and achievement of determined levels of quality care and standards of service.
• Develop and implement relevant strategic imperatives for the provision of nursing services including protocols/practices for a professional nursing service. Coordinate development of strategic and operational activities of the nursing services.
• Provide leadership, guide and direct the provision and maintenance of the nursing services or programmes. Facilitate selection and recruitment including training and development of personnel for the nursing division.
• Create networks for stakeholder mobilization for the provision of comprehensive nursing care services. Facilitate and ensure management of discipline in the Nursing division. Provide overall management of people and finances of the nursing division.