Senior Manager: Professional Practice at South African Nursing Council

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Master’s Degree in NursingAdditional qualification in Nursing Management/ Administration/Health Service Management/ Administration/Leadership
• Additional Qualification in Clinical Specialisation 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of nursing of with 5 years must be in a nursing practice environment  
• Minimum of 5 years’ Management experience in Nursing Practice/Education/Regulatory body or relevant health service environment
• Valid South African Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate (APC) 
• Valid driver’s license 

ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS

• PHD in a Nursing or Health-related field
• More than 10 years’ experience in the field of nursing of with 5 years must be in a nursing practice environment 
• More than 5 years’ Management experience in Nursing Practice/Education/Regulatory body or relevant health service environment
• Working experience within a Health regulatory environment
• Leadership Management Programme
• Working knowledge on the implementation of Continuing Professional Development ( CPD).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the development and   review of regulatory and policy frameworks

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contribute to the review of the Strategic plan, Annual Performance Plan
• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Annual Operational Plan for Professional Practice.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to   ensure efficiency of operations within Professional Practice ( Preliminary Investigations, Impairment, Inspectorate, Private Practice and CPD sections).
• Conceptualize and lead a turn-a-round strategy in the implementation of Continuing Professional Development
• Conceptualize and lead a turn-a-round strategy in the establishment of Private Practice Management System
• Provide Strategic Direction and oversight in the development, implementation and monitoring of  policies, SOPs, business Processes and guidelines relevant to Professional Practice
• Establish  and maintain relations with relevant stakeholders and critical partners on Professional Practice related matters
• Evaluate and improve the Departmental Business Plan
• Communicate and lead the Vision of the SA Nursing Council in Department.
• Develop, implement and Monitor departmental Policies
• Develop and Control Departmental budget
• Provide Secretariat Services to the Council Committees overseeing Professional Practice
• Prepare reports for Council consideration
• Manage Risks and Audit findings within Professional Practice
• Identify Professional Practice related Risk and draft mitigating factors
• Contribute to the Research agenda related to Professional Practice matters
• Manage professional practice projects
• Contribute to drafting and review of  legislation
• Ensure compliance to legislation, SANC policies and SOPs within Professional Practice
• Identify and Implement factors to improve service delivery on issues related to Professional Practice
• Contribute to the development of a Quality Management System
• Manage Resources (Human, Financial, Physical and Information).
• Manage individual and team performance
• Manage workplace climate
• Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by the line manager/ supervisor
• Facilitate information sharing to Professional Practice stakeholders