The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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Grade 12 with basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse plus a post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of government Notice No R48 in the relevant specialty.
A post graduate diploma in health services management qualification is an added advantage.
A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional Nurse with SANC.
At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in relevant specialty (Clinical Health Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care).
Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration is essential. Computer literacy and driver’s license is essential. Knowledge of all Legislation relevant to Health Care Services.
Duties :
Management of the facility by providing quality comprehensive community health care. Provide administrative services within the facility and provide educational and clinical services. Management of equipment and machinery.
Management of HR, finances, assets and supply chain within the facility. Ensure clinical practice by the clinical team in accordance with the Scope of Practice and Nursing Standards.
Compile reports, analyses data, identify gaps and take remedial steps. Ensure proper record keeping and data management and verification within the facility.
Management of human and material resources within facility. Manage and monitor the productivity and performance of employee’s development. Implementation of all guidelines, standard operating procedures as directed. Manage licensing of staff with all relevant professional bodies.
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the norms and standards & ideal clinic. Ensure community participation and actively involved in outreach services such as Mobile services, tracing of defaulters and support in general. Monitor performance through systems utilized and respond/action accordingly. Timeous submission of reports.
Manage labour relation issues. Ensure implementation of Departmental policies including Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights. Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to improve service delivery. Work hand in hand with other operational managers and attend meetings as requested. Ensure management of Multidisciplinary teams within the facilities.
Provide comprehensive primary care services. On the job training, induction and orientation to staff reporting directly to you. Devise strategies to improve facility performance. Ensure effective implementation of wellness programs, a work-friendly, patient-friendly environment. Active involvement in all projects and service delivery initiatives.
Ensure effective and efficient coordination and integration of quality Health care. Perform any other delegated duties by Supervisor/Manager. Deputize the Assistant Manager when the need arises.