About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Manager to join the team at Zithulele Hospital, located in the beautiful OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape. This pivotal role is essential in ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical services that directly impact the health and well-being of the surrounding community. As a Clinical Manager, your expertise will guide the hospital in adhering to departmental standards, overseeing operations, and ensuring that both patients and staff receive the highest level of support and care.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of managing clinical services, leading initiatives, and participating in continuous medical education. Your contributions will significantly enhance the hospital’s capabilities, fostering an environment where both health professionals and patients thrive. By collaborating with the executive management team, you will help shape the future of healthcare in the region, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health outcomes of South Africans through comprehensive and accessible healthcare services. With a mission to provide high-quality health services, it plays a crucial role in promoting public health, preventing diseases, and ensuring that healthcare standards are met across the board. Working here means being part of a transformative journey that aims to uplift and empower communities through effective health initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Manage clinical services throughout Zithulele Hospital, ensuring compliance with departmental standards.
- Oversee the training and guidance of staff in morbidity and mortality reviews.
- Participate in continuous medical education and quality improvement programs.
- Maintain accurate health records while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical considerations.
- Conduct regular clinical audits and develop action plans for improvement.
- Prepare and present medical reports and evidence at trials as needed.
- Collaborate with the executive management team to enhance service delivery within the hospital.
- Manage the performance and development of staff, including conducting quarterly reviews.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification allowing registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Valid registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a medical officer after HPCSA registration.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the National Health Act and Public Finance Management Act.
- Strong strategic capability, leadership, and program management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license is essential.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application 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
Management of clinical services in the entire hospital in accordance with the departmental standards, including after hours as delegated.Participate and accountable for assisting in leading and managing the hospital clinical services.
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.
Determines system for intradepartmental functions in keeping with hospital policies and communicates it to staff.
Training and development of staff in the relevant sections.
Ensure compliance with National Core Standards requirements or any other regulatory and/or statutory requirement.
Conduct regular clinical audits and develop, implement and monitor action plans.
Develop, monitor and analyse budget and financial information and utilizes all resources in an effective and efficient manner.
Practice effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.
Must be prepared to work under pressure and after hour duties as per commuted overtime policy.
Compile medical reports and give evidence at trials, when required.
Manage Performance and Development (PMDS) and perform quarterly reviews of subordinates.
The incumbent must also be prepared to train, develop and supervise of undergraduate and post graduate junior doctors.
