About the Role
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer for various hospitals, including Greytown Hospital and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital. This pivotal role is based in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal and is essential for the effective management and delivery of health services to the community. As the Chief Executive Officer, you will not only oversee clinical and administrative operations but also drive strategic initiatives that enhance health outcomes across the region. Your leadership will play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare services are equitable, high-quality, and patient-centered, significantly impacting the lives of countless individuals and families.
This position is not just about managing a hospital; it’s about leading a team dedicated to improving public health. You will represent the hospitals at provincial and public forums, ensuring that the voices of your community are heard and their needs are met. The commitment to operational efficiency and the development of innovative strategies will help advance healthcare in alignment with national health policies, making this role a cornerstone of public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is committed to providing accessible, quality healthcare services to all citizens. With a mission to improve health outcomes through effective management, innovation, and community engagement, the department plays a vital role in shaping health policies and programs across the province. Working here means being part of a dedicated team that strives to enhance the lives of individuals through improved healthcare services and community health initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement strategic plans to align hospital operations with health policies and community needs.
- Manage financial resources to maximize revenue and ensure effective budgetary control.
- Oversee facility management to maintain optimal service delivery and timely maintenance of equipment.
- Lead human resource initiatives to foster a safe and productive working environment and ensure continuous staff development.
- Implement procurement systems that ensure transparency and cost-effectiveness in acquiring goods and services.
- Drive clinical governance and ensure high standards of patient care across the hospitals and associated clinics.
- Foster relationships with community structures, NGOs, and health sector partners to enhance service delivery.
- Prepare hospitals for audits and quality assurance assessments to maintain compliance with health standards.
What You’ll Need
- A Degree or Advanced Diploma in a health-related field and registration with the relevant professional council.
- A Degree or Diploma in health management or a Management-related field.
- At least 5 years of management experience in the health sector.
- Experience in health service management or significant management experience in a healthcare environment.
- A valid unendorsed Code B driver’s license (Code 08).
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the National Health Act and Public Finance Management Act.
- Strong competencies in strategic leadership, project management, and people management.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions provided below.
Requirements
A Degree/Advanced Diploma in a health related field, registration with relevant professional council; Plus, A degree/diploma in health management OR a Degree/Advanced Diploma in a Management field.Plus, At least 5 (five) years management experience in the health sector.
Experience as a health service manager or significant experience in management in a health service environment.
Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08).
Operational Manager and Clinical Programme Co-ordinator with five (5) years’ experience as Operational Manager and Clinical Programme Co- ordinator respectively may apply.
NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview.
Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Competencies: Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PMFA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies.
Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment.
Progress Competencies: Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus.
Job Duties
Job Purpose: To plan, direct co-ordinate and manage the efficient and delivery of clinical and administrative support services through working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework, to represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums, to provide strategic leadership to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes.Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the Hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans.
Financial Management: Maximise revenue through collection of all income due to the Hospital, ensure that adequate policies, systems and procedure are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resource mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation, asset and risk management.
Facility Management: Ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Human Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilisation of human resources, promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation 144 including occupation health and safety committees.
Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and evaluation of performance.
Procurement and Management of Equipment and Supplies: Implement a procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of provincial delegated authority and in line with the PFMA, ensure that goods and services are procured in a cost effective timely manner.
Clinical and Corporate Governance: Oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care, establish community networks and report to the Hospital.
Responsible for corporate governance inclusive of infrastructure planning and maintenance as well as occupational health and safety, manage the institution’s risk to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes.
Implement good governance, transparency, and accountability practices.
Drive the hospital and its catchment clinics towards achieving and sustaining a clean audit.
Responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of all health services within the hospital and its catchment area, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and patient-centred care across the facility and associated clinics, while driving compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Effectively manage and optimise all resources under your stewardship, including physical, and technological assets, to ensure efficiency, accountability, and maximum impact on service delivery.
Drive and implement innovative strategies that advance progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in alignment with the National Health Insurance (NHI) framework.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community structures, oversight bodies, NGOs, and other health sector partners.
Participate in Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) and other intersectoral collaborations.
Ensure hospital and catchment clinics on readiness for audits, inspections, and quality assurance assessments.
Promote a positive organisational culture.
