About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager Nursing to join their team at the Umgungundlovu Health District Office in Pietermaritzburg. This vital role is central to ensuring that integrated District Health Services are delivered effectively, aligning with relevant policies to enhance health outcomes for the community. By providing leadership and strategic direction in nursing, the Deputy Manager will play a crucial part in improving the quality of health services in the district and ensuring that all citizens have access to the care they need.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of health service delivery, engaging with community structures, NGOs, and other health sector partners. Your leadership will inspire the public health teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families within the Umgungundlovu district.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive health services to all South Africans, focusing on improving the health status of communities through quality care and innovative health solutions. With a mandate to oversee health policies and initiatives, the department plays a pivotal role in the country’s health landscape. Working here means being part of a passionate team dedicated to enhancing public health, reducing morbidity and mortality rates, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and guide the implementation of integrated health services in the district.
- Manage resources effectively to ensure accountability and maximize service delivery impact.
- Build strong relationships with community organizations and health partners.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop public health teams to achieve high performance and compliance with policies.
- Ensure the execution of priority health programs aimed at reducing disease burden.
- Facilitate access to universal health services for all citizens in the Umgungundlovu district.
- Accelerate the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) Re-engineering initiatives.
What You’ll Need
- Basic R425 qualifications (diploma or degree in Nursing) allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- Current registration with the SANC.
- Minimum of 9 years of relevant nursing experience post-registration, with at least 4 years in a management role.
- In-depth knowledge of nursing care processes, legal regulations, and health-related policies.
- Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in conflict management and employee relations.
- Familiarity with financial and human resource practices.
How to Apply
To be hand delivered to 171 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
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Requirements
Basic R425 qualifications (i.e.
diploma or degree or in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Minimum of 9 (nine) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 4 (four) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competence Required: Knowledge, Skills, Competencies Required: Knowledge and understanding of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal/health-related Acts, regulations, guidelines and other related policies such as the Nursing Act.
Code of Ethics.
Professional Practice of the South African Nursing Council.
Nursing 210 Standards of Practice, Scope of Practice, Skills Development Act.
Public Service 95 PUBLIC Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Patients’ Rights, Batho Pele Principles, Public Finance Management act.
Mentorship and supervisory skills.
Leadership, Management, Planning, Organizing, Problem Solving Skills and coordinating skills.
Clinical competencies and policy formulation skills.
Knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Conflict management/sound employee management skills.
Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources and Financial practices.
Job Duties
Provide leadership and a strategic direction in the delivery of integrated District Health Services based on relevant policy imperatives.Ensure and monitor implementation of planned initiatives for the delivery of health services in the district.
Effectively manage and optimise all resources under your stewardship to ensure efficiency, accountability and maximum impact on service delivery.
Build and maintain strong relationship with community structures, oversight bodies, NGO’s and other health sector partners.
Actively participate in DDM, Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) and other intersectoral collaborations.
Supervise mentor and develop public health teams in insuring high performance, continuous improvement and policy compliance.
Ensure full implementation of priority programmes to reduce morbidity and mortality from communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Facilitate the process of ensuring universal health access to all uMgungundlovu district citizens.
Accelerate implementation of PHC Re-engineering across the district.
