Clinical Manager REF NO: CMM 05/2024 needed at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (Senior certificate) /Standard 10.
• MBCHB or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner after HPCSA registration.
• A minimum of one year experience as a supervisor.
• Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2024/2025).
• Certificate of service endorsed by HR as proof of experience.

Recommendation:

• Accredited in minimum standards for safe caesarean section.
• Accredited ESMOE trainer.
• Accredited ETAT trainer.
• Supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Training, and Competencies Required:

• Computer literate – proficient in the MS package (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Sound clinical knowledge, competency, and skills in a clinical domain.
• Sound planning, negotiating, and decision making.
• Information analysis, problem-solving, and policy (SOP) formulation competency skills.
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to supervise and manage allied health and clinical domains.
• Formulate policies and guidelines to improve the quality of health care.
• Ability to manage maternal and child components and allied health sub-component independently, diligently, responsibly, and engage when necessary.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, legislative prescripts, programs, and priorities.
• Ability to teach, guide, and mentor junior staff within the department.
• Competence in human resources management, financial management, conflict management, and change management.

DUTIES:

• Provision of clinical services as per departmental requirements.
• Planning, coordination, and execution of tasks in the maternal and child component.
• Active participation (teaching) in General Anaesthesia.
• Clinical inpatient and outpatient service in the maternal and child component.
• Active participation in outreach programs.
• Conduct/participate in quality improvement programs in pursuit of quality patient-centred care.
• Active participation in research.
• Active participation in clinical governance.
• Development and implementation of operational plans, policies, and protocols within the department.
• Support and supervision of staff within the component as well as multidisciplinary team members.
• Participation in the training and teaching programs (students, interns, and nurses).
• Provision of outreach programs within the referral drainage network and/or catchment area.
• Deputise the Manager: Medical Services.