About the Role
The uMgungundlovu Health District Office is looking for a dedicated and skilled Manager Nursing to join its team. Based in Pietermaritzburg, this pivotal role is essential for ensuring the delivery of high-quality health care services for children and adolescents. As a Manager Nursing, you will be at the forefront of advancing public health initiatives, promoting equitable access to care throughout the district. Your work will directly impact the lives of young individuals and their families, making a significant difference in the community’s overall health and well-being.
In this role, you will collaborate with the District Clinical Specialist Team to enhance health care delivery systems, support local clinics, and ensure that all medical staff are equipped with the necessary training and resources. Your expertise in child health will guide your efforts in maintaining high standards of care, ultimately contributing to the betterment of health outcomes in the Umgungundlovu district. The importance of this position cannot be overstated, as you will play a key role in shaping the future of health services for children and adolescents in the region.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing accessible and equitable health care services to all South Africans. It aims to promote health, prevent disease, and ensure that quality health services are available to every community. Working within this department means being part of a mission that prioritizes the health and well-being of citizens, particularly the most vulnerable populations. Your contributions as a Manager Nursing will support this vision and help foster a healthier society.
What You’ll Do
- Represent your discipline in the District Clinical Specialist Team, focusing on child and adolescent health.
- Promote equitable access to healthcare services for children and their caregivers throughout the district.
- Support various health facilities, including clinics and hospitals, in service delivery related to child health.
- Collaborate with Subdistrict Midwife Mentors to enhance child health initiatives.
- Facilitate training and mentorship for nursing and allied health professionals in the district.
- Co-chair the Quarterly District Perinatal and Child Health Meetings to discuss health strategies and outcomes.
- Engage with local communities and non-governmental organizations to promote health guidelines.
- Conduct clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance health service delivery.
- Oversee the implementation of monitoring and evaluation processes for health outcomes.
What You’ll Need
- A diploma or degree in Nursing, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited by SANC in a relevant specialty.
- Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant nursing experience, with at least 6 years in a specific specialty and 4 years at a management level.
- Strong knowledge of child health, paediatrics, and adolescent health.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage stress effectively.
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.
PLUS, post-basic Nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with the SANC in a relevant specialty.
Plus, Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Plus, minimum of 10 (ten) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
At least 6 (six) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
At least 4 (four) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
Please Note: Appropriate/recognisable experience in the context of these requirements also includes experience gained after registration in the particular discipline in a foreign country, and which registration is recognised by the SANC for registration in the particular discipline.
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competence Required: Knowledge, Skills, Competencies Required: Knowledge in own discipline – Best quality Child Health, Paediatrics and Adolescent Health.
Relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
Programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
Information management.
Quality assurance and improvement programmes.
Skills in own discipline, best quality Child Health, Paediatrics and Adolescent Health.
Leadership.
Good communication.
Problem solving.
Computer literacy.
Be able to work positively as part of DCST and other district teams.
Stress tolerance.
Self-confidence.
Objective.
Empathic.
Job Duties
Represent own discipline as a member of a District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for children and adolescents at all levels within a health district.Work closely with other members of the DCST.
Promote equitable access to an appropriate level of care for all children, their caregivers and adolescents throughout the district.
Maintain personal competency in own clinical discipline.
Support PHC fixed and mobile clinics, community health centres and hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to own discipline.
Support Subdistrict Midwife Mentors with regards to child health.
Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities through supporting outreach programmes and development, dissemination or implementation of clinical protocols and standard treatment guidelines aligned with national norms and standards.
Facilitate and participate in the development, training and mentorship of health professionals in all facilities within the district.
Facilitate and participate in the training, development and mentorship of nursing and allied health professionals and community workers under their supervision.
Be fully involved in Follow-up and Supervision of nurse clinicians trained in IMCI.
Work with the District Management Team to establish and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, communication and referral guidelines and processes to support the delivery of services.
Prepare for and co-chair the Quarterly District Perinatal and Child Health Meetings.
Provide support to ensure appropriate infrastructure, equipment, resources and sundries for the provision of quality clinical care.
Assist, support and participate in risk management activities for patients, (e.
g.
critical event analysis, morbidity and mortality meetings – especially Facility and District Perinatal and Child Health meetings), practitioners, (e.
g.
infection control) and the organisation, (e.
g.
performance reviews).
Assist, support and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement cycles in health facilities and, where appropriate, in community settings such as schools and Ward-based Primary Health Care teams.
E.
g.
EPoC (Essential Package of Care) for Neonates, Paediatrics and Child Health.
Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and 209 health outcomes.
Assist, support and participate in relevant research.
Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the district specialist team and with other professionals in the district involved in the delivery of Child Health - especially the District Maternal and Child Health Manager/s.
Enable engagement with the local community and relevant non-Governmental organisations, promoting adherence to district clinical and public health guidelines as appropriate.
Facilitate and ensure effective communication with all management structures within the district, the regional and tertiary hospitals as relevant as well as the provincial Department of Health.
Present regular reports on activities, health services and programmes.
Assist with strategic and operational planning of services in the district.
Co-ordinate and supervise discipline related services within the district.
Assist with the recruitment and management of relevant human resources.
