PRIMARY HEALTH CARE MANAGER Central Karoo District

Job Overview

A Primary Health Care Manager position is available at Beaufort West Sub-District, stationed at Beaufort West Hospital in the Central Karoo District, with a salary of R1 101 468 per annum. Applicants must hold an NQF level 7 health-related qualification with registration to HPCSA, SANC, or SAPC, alongside relevant experience in District Health Systems and Management, a valid driver's licence, and computer literacy. Key duties involve strategic management of PHC facilities, implementing the COPC approach, financial planning, and human resource management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or South African Nursing Council (SANC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Appropriate/recognisable experience in District Health Systems and Management.
• Valid driver's license (Code B/EB).
• Willingness to travel and attend to community needs after hours.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good organisational, interpersonal, creative problem solving and research skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the District Health System and Comprehensive Service Plan.
• Basic knowledge and experience in office administration, financial and procurement administration.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Overall strategic management of the PHC facilities in the sub-district/s (Central Karoo District).
• Manage the implementation of the COPC approach and support the external and internal interface, with all the appropriate Health Programme.
• Manage/support the health establishment staff to meet the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM).
• Ensure efficient financial planning, control and the effective use of all resources.
• Participate in Human Resource Management and Skills Development Planning and Labour relations of PHC staff within the Sub-district/s (Central Karoo District).
• Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.

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