Operational Manager Nursing (PHC) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. One year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care. Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwifery.
• A minimum of (9) nine years recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery, of which five (5) years must be recognizable experience after obtaining one (1) year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Current SANC receipt. A valid driver’s license.
• Recommendations: HIV and AIDS Training. Community Health Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Competencies Required:

• Knowledge and insight into nursing process and procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing statutes and other relevant Public Services Act/ legislations. Decision making and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills in dealing with conflict management.
• Knowledge and implement Batho Pele principles.
• Supervisory and analytical thinking skills. Stress tolerance, flexibility, empathy and ability to communicate constructively.
• Disaster management skills.
• Team building and supervisory skills. 

DUTIES :

• Provide effective management and professional leadership ensuring that facility is organized and covered with professional staff.
• Co-ordinate provision of quality patient care.
• Provide effective supervision of staff in the facility.
• Ensuring implementation of nursing standard, policies and procedures.
• Manage and direct efficient utilization of resources to enhance service delivery.
• Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any other Labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures.
• Maintain client satisfaction through monitoring and setting of service standards.
• Implement and monitor Norms and Standards, Ideal clinic priorities and procurement processes.
• Monitoring and Implementation of EPMDS.
• Advocate for patients in facilitating proper treatment care, and adherence to Patient Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles.
• Ensure to keep accurate records. Compile unit statistics monthly.