Senior Clinical Manager: Medical (Letaba Hospital) at SADOCS

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Competencies

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner
• A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as an Independent Medical
• Practitioner after registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Experience as head of clinical services will be an added advantage.
• All applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to do after hours work and be on call including shift work.
• Valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of current Health and Public Services Legislation, Regulations and Policies.
• Sound clinical knowledge.
• Sound Medical Ethics with emphasis on budget control.
• Solid background of Epidemiology or demonstrative ability to use health information for planning.
• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management and Quality Assurance Programmes

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Lead and manage the Medical and Health Care Services, ensuring the continuum of care in the Geographical service area of the hospital as well as appropriate referral.
• Ensure clinical governance, clinical guidelines and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Coordinate clinical responsibilities of Medical Practitioners and Allied Health personnel including the management and implementation of outreach and in-reach to the geographical service area.
• Ensure in-service training and supervision to all health care providers.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme of the Department and the hospital and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Allocate and manage resources, both human and financial.
• Monitor key performance indicators and plan quality improvement strategies to address the gaps.