About the Role
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Manager to join the team at Sipetu Hospital in the Alfred Nzo District. This pivotal role involves not just managing clinical practices but also improving health outcomes for the community. As a Clinical Manager, you will be the driving force behind delivering effective healthcare services, ensuring continuity of patient care, and fostering a supportive environment for clinical staff. Your contributions will have a profound impact on the lives of individuals and families in this vibrant community.
In this role, you will engage directly with clinical staff to provide essential medicine-related information, oversee the training of healthcare professionals, and participate in quality improvement programs. Your leadership will guide the strategic direction of the hospital, aligning with national and provincial health plans. By prioritizing effective service delivery and operational efficiency, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the standard of healthcare in the region.
About the Department
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is committed to providing accessible, equitable, and efficient healthcare services to the citizens of South Africa. With a focus on promoting health, preventing disease, and ensuring quality care, the department plays a vital role in the healthcare ecosystem. Working here means being a part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of South Africans. The department’s mission encompasses not only the management of healthcare facilities but also the empowerment of healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional service.
What You’ll Do
- Provide medicine-related information to clinical staff as needed.
- Ensure continuity of care for individuals and patients through ongoing assessments.
- Maintain accurate health records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Train and guide staff in conducting morbidity and mortality reviews.
- Participate actively in continuous medical education and quality improvement initiatives.
- Manage clinical and administrative support services efficiently, serving as a key member of the hospital’s executive management team.
- Represent the hospital at provincial and public forums.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan aligned with national and provincial health strategies.
- Oversee financial management, ensuring budget compliance and maximization of revenue.
- Plan and implement human resource strategies for effective personnel provisioning and management.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a medical officer post-registration.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the National Health Act and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Strong competencies in strategic leadership, program management, financial management, and people management.
- Excellent communication skills and a focus on client orientation.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted electronically via email as detailed in the instructions below.
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 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.
