Operational Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48) OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

Duties

• Manage, control and act in facets of health, support, security, cleaning, infection control and ground services. Personnel matters including supervision and Performance Management, Finances and Procurement, as well as implementing policies, prescripts and protocols regarding the mentioned facets. Manage planning to practice a holistic Health Service on a short-/medium-/long-term basis. Render Clinical services and organise a cost-effective service on a daily basis. Ensure that all personnel undergo training according their Individual Development and Performance Plan. Participate in community involvement. Collect and verify submission of accurate statistics timeously and give continuous positive support to the Facility Manager.