About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Operational Manager Nursing to join the team at Naasfarm Clinic. This role is pivotal for ensuring that the community receives comprehensive healthcare services at the primary health care (PHC) level. Located in the vibrant town of Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal, this position plays a vital part in maintaining the health and well-being of the local population. By overseeing nursing practices and implementing quality improvement programmes, you will contribute to a health system that prioritizes patient care and community engagement.
Working in this capacity, you will facilitate the provision of essential healthcare services, develop operational plans, and monitor their implementation, all while fostering a supportive environment for nursing staff. Your efforts will directly impact the quality of care provided and help uphold the standards of the public service sector in South Africa. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing effective and efficient healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission is to promote health, prevent illness, and provide access to quality healthcare through a well-functioning public health system. By working with a team of healthcare professionals, you will be part of an organization dedicated to improving health outcomes and ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need. Your role within this department is crucial for driving initiatives that enhance the quality of nursing services and promote a culture of excellence in healthcare.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate comprehensive healthcare services at the PHC level, including priority programme initiatives.
- Develop and monitor the Clinic Operational Plan, ensuring timely submission of progress reports.
- Participate in the execution of the nursing plan, focusing on clinical practice and quality patient care.
- Conduct clinical audits and implement quality improvement plans, adhering to strong ethical standards.
- Supervise nursing staff and maintain strong professional relationships with all stakeholders.
- Ensure continuity of patient care through effective communication and handover practices.
- Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently to enhance service delivery.
- Render health services in the community, implementing Community Oriented Primary Care principles.
- Compile and submit monthly and quarterly statistics and reports related to clinic operations.
- Provide strategic leadership in the integration of health services based on relevant policies.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of 9 years of nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 5 years of experience following a one-year post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) and a basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma in nursing).
- Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and in Primary Health Care.
- Knowledge of nursing care processes, relevant legislation, and public service frameworks.
- Strong leadership, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills, including negotiating and conflict resolution.
- Familiarity with health programmes at the PHC level and data management processes.
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to Assistant Director: HRM; KZN: Department of Health; Hand delivery to: Dannhauser Community Health Centre; No 7 Durnacol Road; Dannhauser: 3080.
Requirements
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
Grade 12(Senior Certificate), Standard 10/ or National Certificate plus basic R425 qualification i.
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Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
Current registration with SANC (2026) as Professional Nurse and Primary Health Care and a minimum of 9 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required For The Post: Knowledge of Nursing care processes and procedures, Nursing Acts, Health Act, Nurses Pledge, Patient’s-Right charter, Batho Pele principles etc.
Nursing statutes and relevant legal framework.
Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the public services.
Knowledge of HR, Finance, Skills development, Labour Relations, Public Service.
PHC Guidelines and other prescripts.
Conflict, change and people management.
Disciplinary code and procedure, Grievance Procedure, Human Resource Policies, Hospital generic and specific policies.
Leadership, organisational, decision making and problem- solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy 165 framework, supervisory and communication skills.
Good report writing and facilitation skills, good verbal and communication skills.
Team building and cross-cultural awareness.
Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
Sound knowledge of the National Core standards (OHSC) and Data Management.
Sound knowledge of health programme run at the PHC level.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
Computer skills in basic programmes.
Job Duties
Facilitate provision of comprehensive package of service at PHC level including priority programme and Quality Improvement Programmes.Develop Clinic Operational Plan, monitor the implementation and submit progress reports.
Participate in the implementation of the nursing plan (Clinical practice/quality patient care).
Participate in clinical audits in the facility and ensure implementation of the quality improvement plans supported by strong work ethics.
Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (Quality of practice).
Practice nursing and health care in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff/housing keeping staff and give guidance.
Ensure continuity of patient care on all levels e.
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work book, handover and rounds.
Ensure effective utilisation of human resources, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
Render health services in the community by implementing Community Oriented Primary Care.
Supervise and ensure the provision of an efficient patient care through adequate nursing care at the clinic.
Ensure Batho Pele principles, National Core standards and ideal Clinic priorities are implemented.
Provide safe therapeutic environment that allows for the practice of safe nursing care as laid down by nursing act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Compile monthly, quarterly statistics and other reports.
Provide strategic leadership in delivery of integration DHS based on relevant policy imperatives.
Reduce burden of diseases by implementing the integrated multi stakeholder HEALTH promotion well-being strategy (IMHPWS) fully in your subdistrict and implementation of health programmes and service package within the subdistrict.
Ensure effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources- HRM, HRD, Budget, Transport, Equipment etc.
within the subdistrict.
Monitor and evaluate the PHC activities.
Management of Records, Data performance information within the subdistrict.
