About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Manager (Medical) Grade 1 to join the team at Mossel Bay Hospital, located in the beautiful Mossel Bay Sub-district. In this vital role, you will oversee both clinical and non-clinical patient care, ensuring quality service delivery that meets the health needs of the community. Your work will directly impact the well-being of residents in Mossel Bay and surrounding areas, making a significant contribution to public service in South Africa.
This position requires not only clinical expertise but also a commitment to mentoring and supporting clinical staff. As a Clinical Manager, you will play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative environment, enhancing the knowledge and skills of your team, and ensuring that patient care is at the forefront of all operations. The role is instrumental in driving the strategic goals of the health division, ensuring that the services provided are both efficient and effective.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to promoting and ensuring the health of all South Africans. With a mandate to provide accessible, equitable, and quality health services, the department plays a fundamental role in public health initiatives, policy development, and the management of health facilities across the country. Working within this department means being part of a mission that prioritizes the well-being of communities and strives to enhance healthcare systems throughout South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver quality clinical and non-clinical patient care in line with departmental programmes.
- Supervise and support clinical and auxiliary staff, enhancing their skills through training and mentorship.
- Manage administrative tasks related to clinical and non-clinical matters, including medico-legal responsibilities.
- Provide leadership and guidance to achieve the division’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Ensure cost-effective management of laboratory services, medicines, and medical equipment.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Medical Officer post-registration with HPCSA.
- A valid driver’s license (Code B/EB) and a willingness to travel within the district.
- Competency in effective verbal and written communication.
- Management experience in a health facility.
- A postgraduate qualification in healthcare management is advantageous.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPSCA as a Medical Practitioner.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel throughout the district.
A commuted overtime contract is compulsory, and willingness to work after-hours.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Appropriate management experience in a Health Facility.
Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management.
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Job Duties
Quality clinical, non-clinical and medico-legal patient care as required by the various programmes of the Department of Health.Supervise-, Support -, transfer of knowledge to-, training- and mentoring of the clinical staff and auxiliary staff.
Provide an efficient administration service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medico-legal work.
Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the division.
Ensure a cost-efficient service at the clinical level with regard to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables and equipment.
