Operational Manager Specialty (Grade 1) (O&G) REF NO: KDHC 07/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12 Diploma / Degree in Nursing Science Current registration with South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse 2024.
• Diploma in Post Basic specialty in Advance Midwifery Nursing.
• Minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the one-year Post Basic qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Recommendation: Health Service Management will be added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc.
• Leadership, organisational, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the resources under management.
• Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
• Planning and organising, report writing skills, and computer skills in basic programming.

DUTIES :

• For Speciality Nursing Unit Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care adequate nursing care.
• Facilitate effective integration implementation of appropriate package of care to ensure a good outcome in MCWH e.g. BANC, SMOES, HBB.
• Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• Manage and monitor proper utilisation of human, financial, physical and material resources.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Management of complaints and patient safety incidents.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development through CPD.
• Coordinate of the provision of effective training and research.
• Provide day services for quarantine/isolation facilities.
• Provide adequate support to nursing services and assist with relief duties of the Supervisor.