Job title : Operational Manager Nursing (PHC) REF NO: OMNPHC/NTU/04/2024
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,
Deadline : December 11, 2024
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REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification – Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. One year post basic qualification in in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC). Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2019 SANC receipt). A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 7 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining one (1) year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
Recommendations: A valid Driver's License. Computer skills in basic programmes. Applicants are not submitting copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on application, only when shortlisted).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients' rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs.
DUTIES : Manage, facilitate and coordinate provision of comprehensive package of service at PHC level, including priority programs and Quality improvement programs, in conjunction with a professional and legal framework. Assist and facilitate development of the operational plan, monitor the implementation and submit progress reports. Conduct clinical/Nursing audits in the PHC and ensure implementation of the quality improvement plans supported by strong work ethics. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including willingness to respond to client's needs, requirements and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost effective, equitable and efficient. Coordinate the implementation of PHC reengineering strategy and supervise the implementation of the community Based outreach services. Ensure effective allocation, utilization and monitoring of resources in line with cost containment plan. Manage and coordinate smooth running and integration of the chronic program within the PHC services taking into consideration of ICSM prescripts. Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EPMDS in the unit. Manage and support education, in-service training, and practice development initiatives in the unit, maintain professional growth, ethical standards and participation in training and research. Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism. Ensure Batho Pele Principles, norms and standards and Ideal Clinic priorities are implemented. Provide safe and therapeutic environment that allows for practice of safe nursing care as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational health and safety act. Ensure completion of accident/incident reports as they occur and timeous reporting. Coordinate special projects and health promotion in line with the program goals of health calendar. Ensure accurate collation, analysis and verification of data within the unit prior to submission. Maintain constructive working relationship with all stake holders i.e. inter-professional and multi-disciplinary team. Maintain inter-sectoral collaboration with other government structures through Operation Sukuma Sakhe Activities. Advocate and promote nursing ethos and professionalism in the clinic.
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the Admin Office entrance at P61 Mkhiwane Road, Kwa-Mashu, 4360 or emailed to: ****** or hand delivered to Human Resource Office, Kwa Mashu CHC.
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