Job Vacancies at Limpopo Department of Health

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

DUTIES : Job Purpose:

• Plan, co-ordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of clinical and administrative support services through working with the key Executive management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework, to represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums, to provide strategic leadership, to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes.
• Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the hospital to ensure that it is in line with national, provincial, regional and district plans.
• Financial Management: Maximise revenue through collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that the hospital is managed within budget in line with the PFMA and relevant guideline, and ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation and asset and risk management. Facility Management: Ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Human Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilisation of human resource, promote a healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including occupational health and safety committees. Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and evaluation of performance.
• Procurement and Management of Equipment and Supplies: Implement procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of provincial delegated authority and in line with the PFMA. Ensure that goods and services are procured in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Clinical and Corporate Governance: Oversee Clinical Governance to ensure high standards of patient care, establish community networks and report to the Hospital Board. Responsible for corporate governance inclusive of infrastructure planning and maintenance, as well as occupational health and safety. Manage the institution’s risk to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes. 

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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.

DUTIES :

• 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. 

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REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Competencies:

• Grade 12 Certificate. Successful completion of the following courses or obtaining one of the following qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician [ECT], Paramedic or Emergency Care Practitioner [ECP]. Emergency Care Technician [ECT] or Critical Care Assistance [CCA], Programme or Recognized National Diploma in EMC or recognized B Tech Degree in EMC or Bachelor of Health Science in Emergency Medical Care. 
• Grade 2: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). 
• Grade 3: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Three (03) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as an ECT, Paramedic or ECP. Copies of qualifications and current registration with the HPCSA to be attached.

DUTIES :

• Management of EMS vehicles, equipments and staff at station level.
• Treat patients in accordance with relevant protocols.
• Maintain best clinical practices in accordance with quality standards.
• Abide by standing operational procedures.