Department of Health Vacancies Kzn – Assistant Manager Nursing

Job Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and control activities of the component.
• Plan and co-ordinate the implementation and monitoring of data quality and quality assurance in service delivery.
• Analyse data obtained from the source and other management information systems against indicators with a view to develop reliable performance profiles for verification and publishing of the prescribed performance and other reports.
• Ensure information on births, morbidity and mortality reviews are conducted on a monthly basis.
• Monitor and report on performance of all departments in the facility.
• Ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resource allocated to the component, inclusive of the development of staff.
• Ensure data is validated as per Data Management Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure that quality control systems are in place for use during inspection and auditing to provide objective evidence of findings when conducting audits in accordance with the hospital and governing laws.
• Co-ordinate the drawing of Institutional plans which are aligned to annual performance plan and the District Health Plan in accordance with the hospital and governing laws.
• Coordinate functions of HIT(Health Information Team).
• Ensure the development, review and maintenance of institution policies and protocols.
• Provide reports to the management and governance structure.
• Monitor compliance with implementing the M&E framework, Data Management Policy & SOP, Quality Assurance and Infection Prevention &Control policy guidelines.
• Participate in the DHP as well as DHER sessions.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance to the Performance Management Development prerequisites.

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Job Requirements:

• Proof of Current registration with SANC(receipt)
• Knowledge of DHMIS policy, SOP and relevant information system.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management level.
• Basic understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service.
• Knowledge of legislative, policy and M&E Framework informing health services delivery.
• Knowledge of legislation and planning framework.
• Knowledge of Health Facility functions and operations.
• Certificate of registration in Diploma Nursing Science accredited by SANC
• A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Leadership, Management, planning, organizing and co-ordination skills.
• Effective communication with supervisors, other health professionals and support services personnel and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing.
• Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices.
• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Computer literacy to adequately manage information according to the requirements of the facility.
• Knowledge of hospital quality assurance and infection control practices.

Job Details:

Company: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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