About the Role
The Chief Executive Officer position at Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital in Vryburg offers a dynamic opportunity for a seasoned leader in the health sector to make a profound impact on community health services. This pivotal role is essential in providing strategic leadership and ensuring the delivery of quality and integrated health services. By overseeing both clinical and corporate governance, the CEO plays a crucial part in enhancing patient care and operational efficiency, making a real difference in the lives of the patients and families served by the hospital.
In the context of South Africa’s public service, this role holds significant importance as it directly influences health outcomes and service delivery in the region. The Chief Executive Officer will collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals, driving initiatives that promote effective health management and innovative practices. By engaging with the District Management Team, the CEO will also ensure a seamless referral system, facilitating comprehensive care for all.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to promoting and ensuring the health and well-being of all South Africans. Its mandate encompasses the provision of accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare services. Working in this department means being part of a mission that prioritizes public health, striving to address the diverse health needs of communities across the country. Every role within the department contributes to the larger goal of enhancing the quality of life for citizens through effective health policies and programs.
What You’ll Do
- Provide overall management and strategic leadership for Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital.
- Oversee the provision of quality healthcare services, ensuring clinical and corporate governance standards are met.
- Manage various operational aspects including Nursing, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, and Human Resource Management.
- Ensure accreditation and licensing of hospital units while managing conditional grants and funding for health projects.
- Develop and implement essential protocols and business plans, enhancing operational performance and service delivery.
- Collaborate with the District Management Team to optimize patient referral systems and ensure quality patient care.
- Monitor hospital performance indicators and manage employee performance effectively.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA.
- A Post-Graduate Diploma in Management is advantageous.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a Middle/Senior Management role within the health sector.
- Pre-entry Certificate for Senior Management Services (SMS) endorsed by the National School of Government.
- A valid driver’s license and computer literacy.
- Strong understanding of hospital services, health service delivery, and public health policy.
- Core management competencies including strategic capability, financial management, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA.A Post-Graduate Diploma in Management will be an added advantage.
Five (5) years of experience at a Middle/Senior Management level in the Health Sector.
Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government, submitted prior to appointment.
A valid driver’s license.
Computer literacy.
243 Sound understanding of hospital services and broader health service delivery issues, District Health System, Human Resource, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public Health Policy and related issues.
Core Management Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Conflict management, client orientation and customer care and Communication.
Knowledge and understanding of the hospital environment.
Job Duties
Responsible for overall management of the Hospital.Provide strategic leadership.
Manage the provision of quality and integrated health services, Clinical and corporate governance.
Ensure proper management in the following areas: Nursing and Clinical Management, Financial Management (including Revenue), Supply Chain Management, Internal Control & Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Communication as well as Quality Assurance.
Manage related conditional grants and funding for special health projects.
Ensure accreditation and licensing of various units wherever practicable.
Ensure quality patient care.
Effectively manage hospital performance indicators as well as employee performance.
Liaise with the District Management Team for a proper referral system.
Develop essential protocol and business plan for the hospital.
