About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer to lead operations at the Cecilia Makiwane Regional Hospital, located in the Buffalo City Metro area. This pivotal role is fundamental to ensuring that the hospital delivers high-quality clinical and administrative support services. As the Chief Executive Officer, you will not only oversee the day-to-day management of the hospital but also play a critical role in shaping health outcomes for the local community. Your strategic leadership will be vital in guiding the hospital to meet national health objectives and to adapt to evolving healthcare needs.
In this position, you will collaborate with an executive management team dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery. Your influence will extend beyond hospital walls, as you represent the hospital at provincial and public forums, advocating for the community’s health needs and promoting best practices in public service. This role is not just about management; it’s about making a real impact in the lives of individuals and families in the Buffalo City area.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to all South Africans, ensuring that every citizen has access to quality medical care. Its mission includes improving health outcomes, enhancing service delivery, and promoting health equity across communities. By working within this department, you contribute to a larger vision of a healthier nation, where every person’s right to health is upheld and protected.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the operations of Cecilia Makiwane Regional Hospital to ensure effective service delivery
- Develop and implement a strategic plan aligned with national health objectives
- Oversee financial management, ensuring adherence to budgets and maximizing revenue
- Manage clinical and administrative support services, enhancing overall operational efficiency
- Represent the hospital at provincial and public forums, advocating for community health needs
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, including the National Health Act
- Foster a culture of innovation and service delivery excellence among staff
What You’ll Need
- National Senior Certificate and an NQF Level 7 qualification in a clinical field recognized by SAQA
- A minimum of five years’ experience in middle to senior management roles
- Registration with the relevant Professional Council
- In-depth knowledge of health-related legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme
- Strong competencies in strategic leadership, financial management, and people management
- A valid driver’s license
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
National Senior Certificate, an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in the clinical field coupled with five (5) years’ experience in middle/senior managerial level.Registration with the relevant Professional Council.
Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Mental Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies.
Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) is a pre-requisite for appointment.
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation and Customer Focus.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job Duties
To plan, direct coordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of clinical and administration support services through working the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal regulatory framework.To present the Hospital Authoritatively at provincial and public forums.
To provide Strategic leadership to improve operational effectively within the health establishment to improve health outcomes.
Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic Plan for the Hospital to ensure it is in Line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plan.
Finance Management: Maximise revenue through the collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that the hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant guidelines.
Ensure that adequate policies, systems and Procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources.
Planning of financial resources mobilisation.
Monitoring and evaluation and Asset and Risk management.
Finance management: Maximise revenue through the collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that the hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant guidelines.
Ensure that adequate policies, systems and Procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources.
Planning of financial resources mobilization.
Monitoring and evaluation, and Asset and Risk Management.
