Operational Manager Nursing (PHC Speciality) needed at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse.
• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC in the specialty relevant to PHC setting. A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC.
• A minimum of 09 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the PHC setting after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. 2 years’ experience at management / supervisory level will be an added advantage.
• Other skills/requirement: Financial management and human resource management; leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of public service policies, Code of Conduct, Team building and Policy formulation. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Duties :

• To ensure that a comprehensive nursing treatment and care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner by the facility. To ensure compliance to professional and ethical standards at all times.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by relevant health facility.
• Facilitate provision of a comprehensive package of service at PHC level and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Ensure effective implementation of Service and Quality Improvement Plans, Occupational Health and Safety as well as Quality Assurance Program etc. Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, norms and standards within the clinic.
• Adhere to the Office of the Health Standards Compliance requirements and ensure effective achievement on ministerial priorities, Ideal clinic 127 compliance and support PHC re-engineering program implementation.
• Ensure management and control of human, financial and material resources. Monitor utilization of budget to ensure that the clinic functions within the allocated budget. Supervise and monitor staff performance in accordance with Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), develop and implement staff training plan.
• Attend to grievances of staff and administer discipline and ensure that absenteeism and abscondment of staff is effectively controlled. Ensure submission of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. General administration duties and management soft skills is mandatory