OPERATIONAL MANAGER- SPECIALTY

Job Overview

Port Shepstone Hospital is hiring an Operational Manager- Specialty for the Antenatal & Labour Ward offering a salary of R720 819 per annum plus benefits. Candidates must possess a Grade 12, diplomas/degrees in General Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Service Management, alongside a post-basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and at least 7 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include managing obstetric units, supervising nursing personnel, handling emergencies, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance and SANC standards. Applications can be emailed or delivered to Port Shepstone Hospital.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent.
• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science.
• Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
• 1 year post basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science.
• Diploma / Degree in Health Service Management.
• Certificate in Computer Course.
• Current registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife / Accoucher, Advanced Nursing Science.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable clinical experience in a hospital environment after registration as General Nurse.
• At least 5 years of the above should be clinical experience in Obstetrics unit after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery Nursing Science.
• SANC receipt 2026.
• 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's Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure etc.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor (i.e. Eclampsia APH etc).
• Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and postpartum periods, manage them or refer them accordingly to hospital policy.
• Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit.
• Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP.
• Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings.
• Develop and implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics department.
• Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles.
• Participate and lead in all obstetrics programs, i.e. PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC – reproductive health.
• Provide leadership and ensure the provision of optimal, holistic specialized O&G nursing units within set standards and professional / legal framework.
• Ensure effective management and utilization of human, financial, and material resources.
• Supervise and support nursing personnel, ensure adherence to protocols, policies and standard of care.

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