About the Role
The Umgungundlovu Health District Office is seeking a dedicated Manager Nursing to enhance the quality of healthcare for women, pregnant mothers, and newborns in the vibrant city of Pietermaritzburg. This role is vital in ensuring that all community members have equitable access to essential health services, thereby making a significant impact on public health within the district. As a Manager Nursing, your expertise will contribute directly to the health and well-being of some of the most vulnerable populations in our society, serving as a cornerstone for maternal and neonatal care.
In this position, you will collaborate closely with the District Clinical Specialist Team (DCST) to promote and implement best practices in healthcare delivery. You will be responsible for supporting fixed and mobile clinics, community health centres, and hospitals, ensuring that every facility is equipped to provide top-notch care. Your leadership will not only enhance clinical effectiveness but also foster team collaboration, paving the way for a healthier community in Umgungundlovu.
About the Department
The Umgungundlovu Health District Office operates under the Department of Health, dedicated to improving healthcare standards and access throughout the region. Its mission is to provide comprehensive health services, focusing on maternal and child health, and to promote a health system that is responsive to community needs. Working here means being part of a mission-driven team committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families, underscoring the importance of public service in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Represent the nursing discipline as part of the District Clinical Specialist Team.
- Promote quality healthcare for women, pregnant mothers, and newborns across the health district.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support and enhance service delivery.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of clinical protocols and treatment guidelines.
- Mentor and train nursing and allied health professionals within the district.
- Assist in establishing health information systems and referral processes.
- Co-chair quarterly meetings focused on perinatal and child health.
- Support risk management and quality improvement activities in healthcare facilities.
- Engage with local communities and NGOs to promote adherence to health guidelines.
- Prepare and present reports on health services and activities within the district.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification in Nursing or an equivalent qualification registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- A post-basic nursing qualification accredited with the SANC in a relevant specialty.
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant nursing experience post-registration as a Professional Nurse.
- At least 6 years of experience in a specific nursing specialty after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification.
- A minimum of 4 years of management-level experience in a nursing context.
- Strong knowledge of maternal, women’s, and neonatal care, including antenatal and postnatal services.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
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 – Maternal, Women’s and neonatal care: Including best quality antenatal care, peripartum care, postnatal care, neonatal care and women’s health.
Relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
Programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
Information management.
Quality assurance and improvement programmes.
Skills in own discipline – Maternal, Women’s and neonatal care: Including best quality antenatal care, peripartum care, postnatal care, neonatal care and women’s 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 women, pregnant mothers and new-borns 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 women, pregnant mothers and new-borns throughout the district.
207 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 and meet with Subdistrict Midwife Mentors.
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.
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.
Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes.
Assist, support and participate in relevant research.
Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the DCST and with other professionals in the district involved in the delivery of maternal and neonatal care, especially the District Maternal and Child Health Manager/s.
Enable engagement with the local community and relevant non-governmental organisations (E.
g.
Unjani Clinics), 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.
