About the Role
Eshowe District Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Operational Manager Nursing PHC for its Gateway component. Based in the serene town of Eshowe, this role is pivotal in enhancing primary health care services, ensuring that the community receives top-notch nursing care. The Operational Manager will play a significant role in leading nursing teams, overseeing complex health services, and fostering a safe environment for both patients and staff. This position is crucial not only for the hospital but for the wider community, as it directly impacts the quality of health services available to the residents of Eshowe and surrounding areas.
As a vital member of the health care team, the Operational Manager will be responsible for aligning nursing services with community needs, leveraging research to enhance service delivery, and managing diverse teams effectively. This role ensures that the standards of nursing care are upheld and continuously improved, making it an essential position in the public service sector.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing accessible and quality health care services across South Africa. Its mission encompasses the promotion of health, prevention of diseases, and the provision of comprehensive health services to all South Africans. Working within this department offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public health initiatives, impacting lives positively and fostering community well-being.
The department’s focus on integrated health care delivery makes it a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. By joining the Eshowe District Hospital under the Department of Health, you become part of a larger mission to enhance health outcomes for communities across the region.
What You’ll Do
- Provide advanced and complex primary curative health services.
- Continuously evaluate and improve nursing care and services.
- Align nursing practices with community health needs through research.
- Supervise and support a diverse nursing team, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic nursing practice environment.
- Monitor staff performance and manage employee development.
- Address patient complaints and enhance service quality.
- Manage resources effectively and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Promote and participate in community health initiatives, such as Operation Sukuma Sakhe.
- Support the implementation of the ideal clinic program.
What You’ll Need
- A Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
- At least 9 years of recognizable nursing experience post-registration, with a minimum of 5 years in a relevant specialty after completing a post-basic qualification.
- A post-basic qualification in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care, accredited with the SANC.
- Strong knowledge of nursing care processes, relevant legal frameworks, and public service regulations.
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Financial management knowledge related to nursing resources.
- Proficient computer skills for effective record-keeping and data management.
How to Apply
Direct your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Chief Executive Officer, Eshowe District Hospital, Private Bag X504, Eshowe, 3815.
Requirements
Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent.Current registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
A minimum of 9 years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing, of which at least 5 years must be appropriate/recognizable experience, after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality.
Post Basic qualification with duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience/certificate of service endorsed by HR Department Knowledge, skills, training and competencies required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks i.
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Nursing Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Patient’s Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Grievance Procedures etc.
Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem- solving abilities.
Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
Computer skills.
Job Duties
Provision of advanced/more complex primary curative health.Continuous evaluation of nursing care and nursing services.
Involvement with matching research to the needs of the community.
Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
Provide a safe and therapeutic environment to practice safe nursing care.
Monitor and evaluate staff performance in terms of Employee Performance Management Development System (EPMDS).
Ensure the effective management of complaints.
Ensure quality data management.
Ensure proper utilization of all resources and exercise care over government property.
Facilitate the realization and maintenance of ideal clinic program.
Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism.
Participate in operation sukuma sakhe.
Support PHC re- engineering by ensuring that outreach teams are functional.
Implement and monitor all relevant legislation frameworks and prescripts.
