About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Manager to join the team at Greenville Hospital, located in the Alfred Nzo District of South Africa. This role is vital for ensuring high-quality medical care and services that positively impact the community. As a Clinical Manager, you will serve as a key leader in the hospital, overseeing various clinical and administrative functions that directly contribute to improved health outcomes for patients in the region.
Your expertise will not only be instrumental in managing day-to-day operations but also in fostering an environment of continuous improvement and education among healthcare staff. By providing strategic leadership, you will help streamline processes, optimize resource management, and enhance the overall quality of healthcare services delivered to the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in public health and well-being, aligning with the broader mission of the South African public service.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a critical role in safeguarding the health of the population and ensuring access to quality healthcare services. With a mandate to promote health, prevent disease, and provide comprehensive care, the department is committed to addressing the health needs of all South Africans. Working within this department means being part of a larger mission to improve the health landscape of the nation, making your contributions to healthcare both impactful and fulfilling.
What You’ll Do
- Provide essential medical information and guidance to clinical staff as required.
- Ensure continuity of care by undertaking ongoing assessments of individual patients.
- Maintain accurate health records while adhering to legal and ethical standards.
- Lead training sessions for staff and health professionals focused on morbidity and mortality reviews.
- Engage in continuous medical education and participate in quality improvement programs.
- Oversee the delivery of cost-effective services while managing administrative tasks.
- Collaborate with the executive management team to enhance the efficiency of clinical and administrative support services at the hospital.
- Represent the hospital at provincial and public forums, enhancing its profile in the community.
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with national health initiatives.
- Manage financial resources effectively, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
- Plan and report on personnel provisioning while promoting employee wellness and discipline.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner is essential.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a medical officer post-registration.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the National Health Act and Public Finance Management Act.
- Demonstrated strategic capability and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in program and project management, financial management, and change management.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Strong communication skills with a focus on client orientation and customer service.
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below to submit your application.
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
A minimum of 3 97 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 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.
As the Head of the hospital: 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 budged 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.
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.
