Operational Manager Nursing (NAASFARM Clinic)

Overview

Operational Manager Nursing position at Naasfarm Clinic in KwaZulu-Natal requiring a Professional Nurse with at least 9 years experience to manage PHC services and clinic operations.

Requirements

• Grade 1: Experience: 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 above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the one-year post Grade 12(Senior Certificate), Standard 10/ or National Certificate plus basic R425 qualification i.e.
• 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 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.

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.g. workbook, 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.

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. Email Address: DannhauserCHC.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za or www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mrs DBP Buthelezi

Enquiries: Mrs BA Mbatha Tel No: (034) 621 6100

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application for employment form (Z83-fully completed) and Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents and proof of current registration with the respective council on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records and citizenship, verification of educational qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Preference will be given to African Male. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail/postal service as the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted though the online platforms must include copies of all documents listed above. Originally certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates which must be submitted on the day of the interview. Medical Registrars - Training will take place at various sites for each discipline. Registrars may be required to spend time at various training institutions as required by the discipline. The site for the 1st year of training and subsequent rotations will be determined by the Academic Head of Discipline. Applicants are requested to apply separately for the disciplines of their interest. A maximum of three applications will be allowed which should be ranked in order of preference. One application for various Disciplines will not be accepted. Applications from applicants who are already appointed in the Registrar Programme will not be considered. As per HPCSA Regulations, the duration of Registrar training is 4/5 years, depending on the Discipline. All Registrars will be expected to register with the university for the MMED at own expense. All Registrars will be required to sign a contract which includes training and service responsibilities. Registrars will be required to complete Performance Agreements and assessments as stipulated by the Department. Appointments are subject to the signing of a contract which includes a service pay-back period. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Please note that due to financial constraints, no S&T will be considered for the attendance of interviews, nor will resettlement allowance be considered for relocation purposes. The following documents must be submitted: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020 - 81/971431 effective 01 January 2021) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and the information template which is provided to ensure the fair consideration of suitably qualified applicants and which is obtainable from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of the Z83. Applications submitted through online platforms must include copies of the documents listed above. Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and drivers license must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies on or before the day of the interview. Copies of certified copies will not be accepted, and submission of such documents will render the applicant being disqualified. The post reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and to this end, has developed an Employment Equity Plan pursuant to the Employment Equity Act. Preference for the filling of these posts will be guided by the Departmental Equity Plan and targets for the occupational level concerned. Please note that due to large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if you have not been contacted within 3 months after closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Failure to comply with the above instructions shall result in the applicant being disqualified. Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s).