About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Bed Manager to join the team at Mitchells Plain District Hospital, located in the vibrant community of Mitchells Plain, South Africa. This essential role is pivotal in enhancing patient care by managing patient flow and optimizing bed usage in the hospital. As a Bed Manager, you will lead and support a team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services, ensuring that patients receive timely treatment in a well-organized environment.
In this role, you will directly impact the community by improving the efficiency of hospital operations, which is crucial for the well-being of the residents in the area. Your efforts will contribute to the overall health service delivery in Mitchells Plain, making a real difference in patients’ lives. This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission that prioritizes health and care in the public sector.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the people of South Africa. Its mission is to ensure equitable access to quality health services, promote health and wellness, and manage public health challenges effectively. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision that aims to improve the health outcomes of communities, advocating for the rights of every individual to receive quality healthcare.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the patient flow management processes within Mitchells Plain District Hospital.
- Implement efficient information management processes to enhance bed management activities.
- Participate in staff training and development initiatives.
- Engage in research activities aimed at improving healthcare services.
- Manage resources effectively with a focus on cost containment.
- Monitor and evaluate quality assurance activities related to bed management.
- Prepare and present reports on bed management performance metrics.
What You’ll Need
- A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 allowing registration with HPCSA, SANC, or SAPC.
- Relevant experience as a health professional in a hospital setting.
- Recommended experience in bed management processes and administration.
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s license.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to bed management in the public sector.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to work under pressure.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and/or South African Nursing Council (SANC) and/or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).Experience: Appropriate experience as a health professional in a hospital setting.
Appropriate experience in Bed Management processes and administration is recommended.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i.
e.
, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to bed management with the public sector.
Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards, Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Proven effective communication, interpersonal relationship, leadership, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.
Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.
Job Duties
Responsible to lead, guide, support and develop the patient flow management of Mitchells Plain Hospital.Apply efficient information management processes relating to bed management activities utilizing current health information management systems.
Participate in training and development of staff and in research activities.
Utilize and manage resources with a focus on cost containment.
Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on bed management related quality assurance activities and programs.
