About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Manager to join the team at Frere Tertiary Hospital in Buffalo City Metro. This pivotal role is designed for a qualified medical professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare and improving health outcomes within the community. As a Clinical Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring continuity of care, providing essential medicine-related information, and leading a team of clinical staff to enhance patient experience and service delivery.
Your contributions will not only impact the hospital but also the broader community, as you will play a crucial role in strategic planning, financial management, and quality improvement initiatives. Working in this vibrant city, you will be part of a supportive environment that values professional growth and collaboration, enabling you to make a real difference in the lives of many South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to all South Africans, promoting health and wellness, and ensuring access to quality medical care. With a mission focused on enhancing the healthcare system, this department plays a vital role in the management and delivery of health services across various facilities. Working here means being part of a team that strives to innovate and improve public health, making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide essential medicine-related information to clinical staff as required
- Undertake ongoing patient care to ensure continuity and quality of care
- Maintain accurate health records in compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Train and guide staff in morbidity and mortality reviews
- Participate in continuous medical education and quality improvement programs
- Manage clinical and administrative support services efficiently and effectively
- Present the hospital at provincial and public forums, showcasing its services and achievements
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with national health objectives
- Ensure effective financial management and resource mobilization
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification allowing registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
- Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a medical officer post-registration
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the National Health Act and Public Finance Management Act
- Strong competencies in strategic capability, program and project management, and financial management
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to client orientation
- Valid driver’s license
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a medical officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
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, Program and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People 106 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
Provide medicine related information to clinical staff as may be required.Undertake on-going care individuals’ patients to allow for continuity of care.
Maintain accurate health records in accordance with legal ethical considerations.
Train and guide staff and health associated professionals in morbidity and mortality reviews.
Attend and participate in continuous medical education.
Participate in quality improvement programs.
Ensure that cost effective services delivery is maintained within the respective department.
Attend to administrative matters as required.
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 plans.
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.
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.
Human Resource Management: To plan, implement and report on Personnel Provisioning, ensure effective utilization and empowerment of Human Resources.
Ensure effective management of employee discipline and wellness practices.
Ensure effective maintenance of staff through payment of employee benefits.
(manage the hospital)
