OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL) (HIV/AIDS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Job Overview

An Operational Manager Nursing Grade 1 (General) (HIV/AIDS) position is available at Michael Mapongwana CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure under the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services. The salary is R571 161 per annum. Requirements include a nursing diploma/degree, registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, a minimum of 7 years of nursing experience, and a valid driver's license. Key duties encompass overseeing health committees, managing human and financial resources, supervising supply chain functions, ensuring health information management, and promoting quality of care.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, OR a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to perform relief within the Facility.
• Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Nursing Acts and Laws.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Ability and willingness to train staff.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure fully functional health committees, including organising regular meetings, training members, and compliance with relevant health legislation.
• Manage human resources by maintaining a fully staffed CHC, coordinating staff training aligned with skills development plans, resolving labour relations issues, and monitoring absenteeism.
• Control and monitor financial resources by preparing balanced budgets, ensuring expenditure controls, meeting revenue targets, and complying with financial regulations.
• Supervise supply chain functions to maintain adequate stock of essential supplies, manage asset registers, ensure functioning equipment, and oversee government vehicle usage and servicing.
• Ensure accurate and timely health information management, including data quality checks, timely reporting, and optimal use of PHCIS systems.
• Promote quality of care through Batho Pele principles, ensuring health and safety standards, conducting monthly clinical audits (M&M meetings), and overseeing infection control and staff training initiatives.

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