Head of Department

Overview

Head of Department at Grey's Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, requiring a nursing qualification with SANC registration and at least nine years of nursing experience.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 Plus A Diploma /Degree in Nursing, and Midwifery that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse Plus A Post Basic Qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC Plus Current Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) 2026 Plus A minimum of 9 (nine) years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing At least 5 (five) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining 1year post-basic qualification in Nursing Education.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience/certificate of service endorsed and stamped by HR Department Additional Qualifications: A post registration qualification in Nursing Management / Nursing Administration / Health Services Management Masters Degree in Nursing.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience: The incumbent of this post will report to the Principal of Grey’s Campus and will be responsible to coordinate, implement and monitor an effective and efficient clinical training system.
• The ideal candidate must: Possess knowledge of Public Service Administration Acts and Legislation such as Health Act, Higher Education Act, SAQA Act, NQF, Nursing Act, Rules and Regulations, Council on Higher Education Policies, College Policies, PSR, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Labour Relations Act, etc.
• Have in-depth knowledge of procedures and processes related to nursing and nursing education and training.
• Possess sound knowledge and understanding of nursing code of ethics and professional practice of the South African Nursing Council.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Nursing Standard of Practice and Scope of Practice.
• Possess knowledge of curriculum development and review.
• Knowledge of procedures and processes related to coordination of undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing Possess proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education.
• Possess sound knowledge of planning, scheduling, implementation of Nurse training programmes.
• Possess sound conflict and decision-making/problem solving skills.
• Have good research and analytical skills.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written).
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office package, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work within set deadlines.

Duties

• Coordinates the provision of education and training of Student Nurses.
• Manages clinical learning exposure of students between college and clinical areas.
• Coordinates and ensure clinical accompaniment of students.
• Coordinates the implementation of Diploma in Nursing Develop and ensure implementation of quality assurance programmes.
• Collaborates with other internal and external stakeholders to build a sound relationship within the Department.
• Supervision and management of performance and development of staff under your discipline in accordance with EPMDS policy.
• Oversees the supervision of students.
• Policy analysis and development.
• Development and review of nursing curricula for all categories of training.
• Implements the new nursing programmes in line with SANC and CHE regulations.
• Participates in the provisioning of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities at the Campus.
• Participates in all governance structures of the College.

How to apply

Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mrs M. Chandulal

Enquiries: Mrs. B.E Shezi- Grey’s Campus Principal Tel No: (033) 8973508

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the department. Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only. Additionally: The new Application for Employment Form (Z83) is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants must utilize the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualification. Applicants are required to complete and sign Z83 and also submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV). All sections of the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) (except those sections that are not relevant to the applicant) must be completely, accurately and legibly filled in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form. Applicants are required to reflect information even if the same information is provided on the detailed CV. 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. NB: The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male and African Female