Operational Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Overberg District

Requirements:
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48) OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Health Care Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification or post- graduate diploma in the relevant specialty. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime when needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation. Knowledge of Human Resource and Financial policies. Computer literacy (Ms Word and Excel).

Duties:
Responsible for the management and coordination of PHC services and delivery of person-centered quality nursing care in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards at the Primary Health Care Facility, inclusive of COVID – 19 screening, testing and management. Plan to practice a holistic health service on a short-/medium-/long term basis including the provision of effective mobile Primary Health Care services attached to the fixed facility. Manage Personnel matters including supervision and performance management, the utilization and supervision of staff, finances and procuring as well as implementing of policies, prescripts and protocols regarding the mentioned facets. Manage Health Programmes (CBS, COPC, Comprehensive Health HAST School Health) and Quality assurance program of the facility. Manage control and act in facet of Health, Support, Data collection and timeous submission of accurate PHC, CBS and HAST data, including Cleaning and Infection control. Organize

Notes:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to competency assessment.

Enquiries: Ms M Bezuidenhout Tel No: (021) 859-1328