Operational Manager (MAMBEDWINI Clinic)

Overview

Operational Manager position at Mambedwini Clinic under Appelsbosch Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal, requiring a nursing qualification and at least 9 years of experience.

Requirements

• Degree/National Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery.
• Only shortlisted candidate will submit proof of current registration with SANC (2026) as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery.
• A Post Basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with SANC Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred above must be appropriate /recognisable after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resource as proof of experience.
• (Only if shortlisted).
• Additional information Diploma in Nursing Management, Computer literacy.
• Valid Driver’s license Code B (08) will serve as a recommendation.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training, And Competencies Required: Knowledge of SANC Rules and Regulations, Knowledge of Legislative Framework and Departmental prescripts.
• Leadership, organisational, Decision making, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Basic financial management skills.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management.
• Personal Attitude, Responsive, Professionalism, Supportive, Assertive and Team player role.
• Communication skills and decision making skills.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.

Duties

• Assist in planning, organising and monitoring of objectives of the specialised unit/department.
• Manage all resources within the unit effectively and efficiently to ensure optimum service delivery.
• Ability to plan and organise own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care.
• Monitor Provision of quality comprehensive service delivery at PHC clinic.
• Participate actively in Operation Sukuma Sakhe programme.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, community and multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor safe patient service and improve client satisfaction.
• Participate in the attainment of Norms and Standards (OHSC).
• Contribute to the realization of Ideal Clinic (ICRM) status.
• Participate in the analysis and formulation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all staff within the unit and give guidance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Human Resource and Financial Management Policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the care and management of all patients through clinical audits.
• Ability to supervise PHC emergencies and refer appropriately.
• Monitor implementation of PHC Re-Engineering Monitor implementation and performance on indicators on daily, weekly and monthly basis; provide feedback to management, analyse data and draw up quality improvement plan and implementation plan.
• Exercise control of discipline and any other Labour Related issues in terms of laid down procedures.
• Ensure complaint management is functional in the Clinic Ensure functionality of the Clinic committee programme so that community involvement and participation is achieved.

How to apply

should be forwarded to: The Chief Executive Officer, P/Bag X215, Ozwathini, 3242. email: Zakhele.nxumalo@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Manager

Enquiries: Mr. M Zele: Assistant Manager Nursing-PHC Tel No: (032) 294 8000

Notes

NB: Applicants are encouraging to hand delivered or courier their applications this office will not be responsible for late or lost applications due to unreliable post office. Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant document on application but must submit the Employment Form (Z83) and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidate on or before the interviews. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. It will be expected candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a day, 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 provided on form Z83 e.g. Reference Number MA01/2026) Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency (SAA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers. Please note that due to a large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome. 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. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates that are Invited for interview. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the Department). Equity Target: 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).