Assistant Manager Nursing [pn-B4]: Specialty: Maternal, Child and Youth Health

Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services

Requirements:
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties referred to in the glossary of terms. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how this impact on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) 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. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably, at a 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 basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.

Duties:
Design, develop, monitor and review policies, programmes and guidelines for special categories i.e. women, children, adolescents and youth. Provide a comprehensive package of preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services for special categories. Facilitate audit on quality of clinical records pertaining to the provision of clinical care to special categories. Reporting on indicators and programme performance for special categories. Develop and review relevant Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material for special categories programmes and services. Utilize resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Execute the responsibilities of officials as stipulated in section 45 of the Public Finance Management Act 101 of 1999 as amended. Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Reference number: HO 2026/11/41