Operational Manager Specialty (GRADE 1) (O&G)

Overview

Operational Manager Specialty in Obstetrics and Gynaecology nursing at King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex, requiring a Professional Nurse with advanced midwifery and nine years of experience.

Requirements

• Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12 Diploma / Degree in Nursing Science Current registration with South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse 2024.
• Diploma in Post Basic specialty in Advance Midwifery Nursing.
• Minimum of 9 PUBLIC years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the one-year Post Basic qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Recommendation: Health Service Management will be added advantage Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc.
• Leadership, organisational, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the resources under management.
• Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
• Planning and organising, report writing skills, and computer skills in basic programming.

Duties

• For Speciality Nursing Unit Delegate, supervise and coordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care adequate nursing care.
• Facilitate effective integration implementation of appropriate package of care to ensure a good outcome in MCWH e.g.
• BANC, SMOES, HBB.
• Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• Manage and monitor proper utilisation of human, financial, physical and material resources.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Management of complaints and patient safety incidents.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development through CPD.
• Coordinate of the provision of effective training and research.
• Provide day services for quarantine/isolation facilities.
• Provide adequate support to nursing services and assist with relief duties of the Supervisor.

How to apply

All applications to be forwarded to: The Acting Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. F.G Cele Human Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, P O Dormerton, 4015. Email to: KingdinuzuluHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za OR KGVREGISTRY@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, 75 R.D. Naidu Roads Sydenham, 4015.

Enquiries: Ms. ND Zihle Manager Nursing Tel No: (031) 242 6036

Notes

Directions To The Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Manager (Certificate of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. reference number KDHC 05/2026. NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications) Please note that due to the large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications’ 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: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department).