MANAGER NURSING

Job Overview

The Umgungundlovu Health District Office is hiring a Manager Nursing for the District Clinical Specialist Team focusing on Advanced Paediatric Nursing. The role requires a basic R425 nursing qualification, a post-basic qualification in a relevant specialty, current SANC registration, and at least 10 years of nursing experience with specific management and specialty durations. Responsibilities include child health service delivery, mentorship, clinical governance, and district-wide program coordination. Applications must be submitted via Z83 form before the closing date.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualifications (i.e. diploma or degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic Nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with SANC in a relevant specialty.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum of 10 (ten) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• At least 6 (six) years of the required experience must be in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification.
• At least 4 (four) years of the required experience must be at management level.
• Knowledge in own discipline – Best quality Child Health, Paediatrics and Adolescent Health.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, programme planning, information management, and quality assurance.
• Skills in leadership, good communication, problem solving, and computer literacy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Represent own discipline as a member of a District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for healthcare delivery for children and adolescents.
• Promote equitable access to appropriate levels of care for children, caregivers, and adolescents throughout the district.
• Support PHC fixed and mobile clinics, community health centres, and hospitals with service delivery related to the specialty.
• Promote clinical effectiveness through outreach programmes, clinical protocols, and standard treatment guidelines.
• Facilitate and participate in the development, training, and mentorship of health professionals and community workers.
• Work with the District Management Team to establish and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, and referral guidelines.
• Prepare for and co-chair Quarterly District Perinatal and Child Health Meetings.
• Participate in risk management activities, clinical audits, and quality improvement cycles.
• Implement effective monitoring, evaluation processes, and research participation.
• Assist with strategic and operational planning, human resource management, and coordination of discipline-related services.

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