Operational Manager- Night Duty REF NO: PSH 21/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY : R571 161 per annum. Plus 12% Rural Allowance Other Benefits 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (optional) and Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements) 

CENTRE : Port Shepstone Regional Hospital 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science. Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science. Diploma / Degree in Health Service Management. Certificate in computer Course. Current registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife / Accoucher and Health Service Manager. A minimum of 7 years clinical experience in nursing after and Midwife in a hospital environment as General Nurse in a hospital environment. Current SANC receipt for 2026.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Leadership, management, planning, organizing and co-ordination skills. Knowledge of relevant Acts, prescripts, policies and procedures governing health care service delivery. Clinical competencies and policy formulation. Sound knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches and scope of practice in the areas under their control.
• Sound knowledge of priority programs, clinical guidelines, protocols, policies and procedures. Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management, counselling, teaching, mentorship and supervisory skills. Basic financial management skills. Knowledge of Code of Conduct, Labour Relations and related policies. 

DUTIES :

• Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor (i.e.) Eclampsia APH etc. Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post-partum periods, manage them or refer them accordingly to hospital policy.
• Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit. Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP. Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings. Know SANC rules and regulations pertaining to obstetrics. Develop and implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics department. Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles. Form part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate and lead in all obstetrics programs, i.e. PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC – reproductive health. Identify training needs for the staff. Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor. Maintain and monitor stock and supplies. Attend meetings held in the institution / outside. Provide leadership and ensure the provision of optimal, holistic specialized O&G nursing units within set standards and professional / legal framework.
• Plan, organise, coordinate, monitor nursing activities and disaster management in the domain to ensure quality patient care. Monitor and promote Infection Prevention and Control Practices, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure effective management and utilization of human, financial, and material resources. Monitor financial resources with emphases on cost containment and keeping of all records within financial policies regarding procurement and the policy regarding revenue generation.
• Supervise and support nursing personnel, ensure adherence to protocols, policies and standard of care. Ensure that the unit complies with OHSC and IHRM Standards. Monitor implementation of clinical governance programmes and quality assurance standards. Evaluate staff on work performance, and implement employer assistance plan. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective and equitable service delivery.
• Coordinate and facilitate orientation, in-service training mentoring and continuous professional development of staff. Compile and submit reports, statistics and other information required. Participate in research activities and promote evidence-based nursing practice. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Champion and monitor the implementation of CPD program as per SANC CPD Framework.