About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Assistant Manager Nursing, specializing in Maternal Health. This vital role is based at the National Head Office in Pretoria, a hub of healthcare administration dedicated to improving the lives of South Africans. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping healthcare policies and programs that directly impact women, children, adolescents, and youth across the nation. Your efforts will ensure that these vulnerable populations receive comprehensive preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative services, ultimately enhancing the overall health outcomes within our communities.
Your work will not only involve policy design and development but also the facilitation of audits and reporting on the quality of clinical care. By working closely with nursing teams and other stakeholders, you will foster collaborative relationships that drive effective healthcare delivery. This position is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in public service and contribute to the health and well-being of South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Health is tasked with ensuring the provision of accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a mission centered around health promotion and disease prevention, the department is committed to enhancing public health through effective policies, innovative programs, and community engagement. Working in this department means being part of a team that prioritizes health as a fundamental human right, and actively contributes to the improvement of health systems across the country.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, monitor, and review health policies and programs for special categories, such as women and children.
- Provide a comprehensive package of healthcare services targeted at vulnerable groups.
- Facilitate audits to ensure the quality of clinical records and care provided.
- Report on key performance indicators and program effectiveness.
- Develop and review Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for health programs.
- Manage resources efficiently and build constructive relationships with nursing teams and other stakeholders.
- Oversee performance information, finances, human resources, and assets in line with public finance regulations.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent, allowing registration with the SANC.
- A post-basic nursing qualification accredited by the SANC in a relevant specialty.
- At least 10 years of nursing experience post-registration, with a minimum of 6 years in the relevant specialty and 3 years at a management level.
- Proficient computer skills and a valid driver’s license.
- Strong understanding of nursing legislation and ethical practices that impact service delivery.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties referred to in the glossary of terms.
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how this impact on service delivery.
Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery.
Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
Job Duties
Design, develop, monitor and review policies, programmes and guidelines for special categories i.e.
women, children, adolescents and youth.
Provide a comprehensive package of preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services for special categories.
Facilitate audit on quality of clinical records pertaining to the provision of clinical care to special categories.
Reporting on indicators and programme performance for special categories.
Develop and review relevant Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material for special categories programmes and services.
Utilize resources efficiently and effectively.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act 101 of 1999 as amended.
Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.
