OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (PN-B3): PHC

Job Overview

The Mpumalanga Department of Health is hiring two Operational Managers Nursing (PN-B3): PHC to be based at Alexander Clinic and Dumphries Clinic within the Ehlanzeni District, with a salary range of R720 819 – R821 484 per annum. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate, a basic nursing degree/diploma, a post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care and Nursing Administration, and at least 9 years of nursing experience. Responsibilities include facility supervision, ensuring clinical nursing standards, promoting quality patient care, and implementing National Core Norms and Standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice 425 (Diploma / Degree in Nursing) allowing registration as a Professional Nurse
• Post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice No R212 in Primary Health Care
• Minimum of nine (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
• At least five (05) years of the aforementioned experience must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care Nursing Science
• Post-basic qualification in Nursing Administration / Health Service Management
• Experience and knowledge of the District Health System
• In-depth understanding of nursing legislation, legal and ethical nursing practices, and impact on service delivery
• Basic understanding of HR and finance practices
• Knowledge of relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Occupational and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, and Batho Pele Principles
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and provide PHC facility supervision in line with the PHC Supervision Guideline
• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with scope of practice and nursing standards
• Promote quality nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards in accordance with the PHC delivery package
• Ensure implementation of National Core Norms and Standards including Six Priority Areas
• Advocate for patients through ensuring adherence to Batho Pele Principles
• Coordinate community involvement and participation
• Manage and monitor effective use and maintenance of assets and infrastructure of the facility
• Monitor information management and documentation

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