ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE) (PHC AND OUTREACH) REF NO: AMN 01/2023 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R642 942 per annum. Other Benefits: Rural Allowance- 8%, Medical Aid (Optional),
13th Cheque, Home Owners Allowance (Employees must meet prescribed
Requirements).
CENTRE : Inanda “C” CHC
RQUIREMENTS : Degree/ Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery plus 1 year post basic
qualification in Clinical Nurse Science, Health Assessment, and Treatment & Care.
Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife. Current registration as
Professional Nurse with SANC 2026.A minimum of 10 years appropriate/
recognizable experience in nursing after registration as professional Nurse and
Midwifery with SANC. Six years of period referred above, must be appropriate/
recognizable experience in Primary Health Care. At least Three years of the period
referred above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in supervision.
Recommendations Degree/ Diploma in Nursing Management. Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Competencies Required: In depth knowledge of
nursing legislation & related legal & ethical practice & legislative framework
governing the Public service. Knowledge of nursing care processes, procedures,
nursing statutes & other relevant legal framework. In depth knowledge of Primary
Health Care protocols, guidelines & Policies. Good understanding & knowledge of
HR & Financial policies & practices. Good report writing & facilitation skills. Good
communication skills, both verbal & written. Conflict Management Skills. Coordination,
Leadership & Liaison Skills. Knowledge of Code of Conduct, Labour
relations & Negotiation Skills Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of SCM
Policies & Practices. Flexibility.
DUTIES : Monitor and evaluate provision of Primary Health Care services at three satellite
clinics and two mobile clinics, in line with Public Health indicators, norms, standards
and targets. Ensure that Primary Health Care services are provided with adequate
support by multi-disciplinary team attached to Inanda C CHC. Ensure an integrated
approach with the implementation of the various Health Care programs to provide
a seamless service delivery. Ensure the full implementation of Community based
model/community orientated primary health care. Monitor the Health Information
system, identify emerging trends and facilitate processes to ensure corrective
action. Ensure the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures
and guidelines for PHC and other related programs/projects. Ensure that all
complaints and patient safety incidents are dealt with in accordance with legislation.
Ensure patient experience and waiting times surveys are conducted and analyse
within timeframes. Ensure staff development and performance by implementing
EPMDS and other related human resource policies. Ensure effective utilization of
all resource in the department. Ensure implementation of appropriate Infection
Control measures. Assist in the implementation of National Core Standards/ICRM.
ENQUIRIES : Dr SCV Mncwango (CEO) Tel No: 031-519 0455
APPLICATIONS : Application to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, Inanda Community
Health Centre, Private Bag X04, Phoenix, 4080.
ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (SPECIALTY) (ORHOPAEDICS/SURGICAL)
REF NO: MAD 14/ 2023 (X1 POST)
SALARY : Grade 1: R642 942 – R723 624 per annum, plus 8% Inhospitable Allowance, 13th
cheque, medical Aid (Optional) and housing allowance (employee must meet
prescribed requirements)
CENTRE : Madadeni Provincial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification
that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. One year Diploma
in Orthopaedic Nursing Science. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable
nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in
General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be
appropriate/recognizable experience in the Orthopaedic Nursing Science, after
obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in the Orthopaedic Nursing Science.
At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable
experience at management level. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies
Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes
and other relevant legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, Occupational Health and
Safety Act, Patients’ Rights Charter, Batho-Pele Principles, etc. Sound
management, negotiations, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Good verbal
and written communication skills. Sound working knowledge of nursing
management Knowledge of HR and Financial policies and practices such as Skills
Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act including
disciplinary procedures. Computer literacy. Basic financial management skills.
DUTIES : Delegate, supervise and co-ordinate the provision of effective and efficient patient
care through adequate nursing care in Surgical, Ophthalmic and orthopaedic units.
Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines,
practices, standards and procedures. Manage Human resources in terms of
EPMDS; ensure that nurses are licensed to practice, etc. Monitor and ensure
proper utilization of financial and physical resources. Initiate and participate in
health promotion to ensure consistent communication of relevant, accurate and
comprehensive information on health care. Demonstrate effective communication
with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues,
including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multidisciplinary
team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
Work effectively and amicably, at a management / supervisory level, with persons
of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to manage own
work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in the unit.
Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper
treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho
Pele. Able to develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional
relations in order to enhance service delivery. Demonstrate an in depth
understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices
and how this impacts on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the
nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as
determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as
directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the
relevant health facility. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial
policies and practices.
ENQURIES : Mr. R.S.M Ngcobo Tel No: 034 328 8037