Operational Manager (Primary Health Care)

REQUIREMENTS

• Senior Certificate Degree / Diploma in General nursing plus 1 year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care or 1 year post basic qualification in Community Nursing Science with specialization in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care as per R212 SANC Regulation. Current registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Primary Health Care Nurse A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in general nursing of which 5 years must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care or one year post basic qualification in Community Nursing Science with specialization in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care as per R212 SANC Regulation. Certificate of service from previous and current employer endorsed and stamped by HR Preference will be given to candidates who possess a valid Code 08 Drivers license and have proof of Computer Literacy
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Knowledge of nursing care and processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks Knowledge of Public service regulations Disciplinary code, human resource policies, hospital generic and specific policies Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework and good communication skills Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care Computer skills in basic programmes.

DUTIES

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of primary health care services and systems within the designated services area in line with, public health indicators, set norms, standards and targets with a view to report thereon and to initiate corrective action timeously. Analyse health policy and programme imperatives with a view to developing customised implementation strategies to guide the primary health care service providers in the service area towards complying with the stated norms, standards and targets. Identify "transversal "primary" health care and systems barriers including emerging health trends in the service area with a view to ensure corrective action at an appropriate level.
• Ensure and monitor that primary health care services within the designated services area are provided with adequate support by multi-disciplinary teams attached to the CHC / district hospital as well as from shared corporate service providers attached to the mothering institution. Ensure an integrated approach with the implementation of various primary health care programmes to provide a seamless service delivery platform, including the prioritising of needs within the service area and the allocation of resources accordingly. Ensure the effective and efficient utilisation of allocated resources, including the development of staff budgetary, procurement planning inputs and maintenance of prescribed information management systems.