Manager: Health Services Unit at Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN)

RESPONSIBILITIES AMONGST OTHERS:

• Provide input into the development of the Health Services departmental strategy; develop an annual business plan related to Primary Health Care aligned to the Health Services department's strategic objectives; promote a shared vision of RBA programme; coordinate service delivery to ensure clinical services meet patient needs; certified Health Care Professionals, compliant with HPCSA requirements, provide services; manage, monitor, and assess the implementation of primary healthcare (including treatment and preventative programmes) programmes; identify opportunities to provide additional community primary health care services through mobile clinic facilities and analyse health data to identify major health trends and risks.
• Maintain key relationships with the Provincial Health Department and Emergency services; maintain strategic relationships with other healthcare professionals within the RBN and across the province; develop and maintain key relationships with patients, providing quality healthcare and collaborate with the respective Managers across RBA and other RBN entities to enhance collaboration and leverage off opportunities.

COMPETENCIES:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and legislation governing healthcare practitioners
• In-depth knowledge of disease prevention controls
• Proficient knowledge of computer-based data management programmes and information systems that manage medical records
• Good knowledge of reporting principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent planning and organisation skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences with an Advanced Post-qualification in Primary Healthcare/ Health Sciences
• Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or with the relevant body (where applicable)
• A Postgraduate qualification in Health Sciences or a related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ in a management position (managing a team of health care professionals).