About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for the Settlers Hospital, located in the beautiful Sarah Baartman District of South Africa. This pivotal role involves directing and coordinating clinical and administrative support services, ensuring that the hospital operates efficiently and effectively within the legal regulatory framework. As the CEO, you will be the authoritative voice of the hospital at provincial and public forums, making a significant impact on the health outcomes of the community.
Your leadership will be instrumental in strategic planning, aligning the hospital’s goals with national and provincial health objectives. By maximizing revenue and managing financial resources prudently, you will contribute to the overall improvement of health services in the region. This role is not just about administration; it’s about making a tangible difference in the lives of the people you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a crucial role in the well-being of South Africans, overseeing public health services and ensuring that healthcare delivery meets the needs of the community. With a commitment to enhancing health outcomes through effective management and resource allocation, the department prioritizes accessible and quality healthcare for all citizens. Working here means being part of a dedicated team that strives to improve public health standards and deliver essential services to those in need.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the clinical and administrative operations of Settlers Hospital to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery.
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with national and provincial health goals.
- Manage financial resources effectively, ensuring compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Represent the hospital at various forums, advocating for the community’s health needs.
- Collaborate with the executive management team to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Oversee the development of policies and procedures to support prudent financial management.
- Monitor and evaluate hospital performance to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.
What You’ll Need
- A National Senior Certificate and a recognized undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in a clinical field.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in the health sector at a middle management level.
- Registration with the relevant Professional Council.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the National Health Act and Mental Health Act.
- Proven competencies in strategic capability, financial management, and project management.
- Excellent communication skills and a client-oriented mindset.
- 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 undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in the clinical field coupled with (5) years’ experience in the Health Sector at Middle Management 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.
Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, Communication, Client Orientation 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: Maximize revenue through Collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that 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.
Finance management: Maximize revenue through Collection of all income due to the hospital, ensure that 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.
