Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (HAST)

Overview

Operational Manager Nursing required at Madadeni Provincial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal to oversee HIV, ARV, TB and STI services within the HAST unit.

Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Degree/Diploma) in general nursing, 1 year Post basic diploma in Clinical assessment, treatment and care.
• Minimum of 9 years appropriate recognizable nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in PHC after obtaining one (1) year post basic qualification in PHC.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
• Ability to prioritise issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames.
• Knowledge on nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses and other relevant legal framework.

Duties

• Oversee HIV management, ARV roll out, TB management STI services.
• Develop and implement quality assurance programmes, policies and operational plan for HAST unit to ensure compliance with National Core Standards.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practise and standards as determined by the institution, District office and provincial office.
• Ensure provision of a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the practice of safe nursing care as laid by the nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts.
• Exercise control over discipline, grievances and all labour relations issues.
• Develop/ establish and maintain constructive working relationship with staff and other stakeholders.
• Effective utilisation of all resources e.g human, financial, equipment and supplies.
• Monitor the management/ prevention and control infection within HAST unit.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate staff performance in terms of EPMDS policy.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adhere to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Perform other functions assigned by the supervisor.
• ENQURIES : Mr.
• R.M Sithole Tel No: (034) 328 8137

How to apply

All applications can be submitted through hand delivery /courier to: The HR Recruitment Office no:3, Madadeni Hospital, f0001. Section 6, Madadeni 2951. Applications can also be emailed to: sibongiseni.kheswa@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : The Recruitment Officer

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. 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 the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. EE Targets: African Male.