QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER DISTRICT Cape Winelands Health District

Job Overview

The Cape Winelands District Office is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager. The role requires an NQF level 7 health qualification, registration with HPCSA, SANC, or SAPC, and appropriate health management experience. Responsibilities include coordinating quality improvement systems, implementing ICRM and OHSC requirements, managing OHS and IPC standards, and overseeing digital health data. A valid driver's license and computer literacy are required.

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 experience in Health Management.
• Valid code B/EB driver's license.
• Knowledge and experience in quality assurance, risk management, OHS and infection prevention control (IPC).
• Computer Literacy (Ms Office: Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Advance managerial and communication Skills and ability to analyse and interpret Health Systems Information, compile reports and present the data to inform planning.
• Good leadership, organisational, creative problem solving, decision making, research skills and knowledge in Project Management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinate and manage Quality Improvement Systems in the District.
• Support Health Establishment staff and Quality Assurance coordinators with the implementation of the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) and Ideal Hospital requirements in preparation for the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC).
• Identify, plan and address QA training needs and liaise with the relevant role players for implementation in the district, maintain and update the Health Establishment training data base.
• Ensure the maintenance of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards.
• Ensure the quality of Quality Assurance data in the Cape Winelands District and Digital Health Strengthening and Innovation Strengthened use of digital health tools and information systems to support high-quality health service delivery and reporting.

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