OPERATIONAL MANAGER (PHC)

Job Overview

The Ilembe Health District Office is hiring an Operational Manager (PHC) for Ballito Clinic under reference BAL 01/2026. Grade 1 salary ranges between R720,819 and R821,454 per annum, plus benefits including an 8% rural allowance. Candidates must possess a Matric certificate, a Diploma/Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery, a post-basic qualification in PHC, and current SANC registration alongside at least 9 years of nursing experience. Responsibilities include managing PHC services, implementing health policies, monitoring clinical standards, and resource allocation. Applications can be submitted via email, post, or hand delivery by the closing date.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate)
• Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery allowing registration with SANC as a General Nurse
• 1 year post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC)
• Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care
• Current registration with SANC for 2026
• Minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience as a General Nurse after registration
• Minimum of 05 years appropriate recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care nursing and registration as a clinical nurse practitioner
• Valid Code 08 Driver's License (preferred)
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of applicable legislations such as Nursing Act, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter, Labour Relations Act, and public service regulations

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Primary Health Care services and systems within the designated service area in line with public health indicators, set standards, and targets
• Analyze health policy and program imperatives to develop customized implementation strategies for primary health care service providers
• Participate actively in Operations Sukuma Sakhe
• Monitor implementation of PHC re-engineering
• Ensure that complaint management is functional in the clinic
• Participate in achieving norms and standards (OHSC) and contribute to the realization of ideal clinic status determination
• Identify transversal health care and systems barriers with a view to ensure corrective action at the appropriate level
• Ensure and monitor that primary health services are provided with adequate support by multi-disciplinary teams and corporate services
• Ensure an integrated approach with the implementation of various primary health care programs to provide a seamless service delivery platform
• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of allocated resources, including staff development, procurement planning inputs, and maintenance of prescribed information management systems

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