Operational Manager Nursing (PN-B3): PHC

About

Manages and supervises primary health care nursing services at Rietkuil Clinic. Requires professional nursing registration, a PHC post-basic qualification and specified nursing experience. Salary: R720 819 – R821 484 per annum Reference: MPDOH/NOV/26/1692 Duty station: Rietkuil Clinic (Nkangala District)

How to apply

Apply online through the Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za. Submit a completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae separately for every post; clearly state the full post description and relevant Post Reference Number. Only online applications will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide PHC facility supervisory in line with the PHC Supervision Guideline.
• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility in accordance with the scope and practice and nursing standard as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standard in accordance with the PHC delivery package.
• Ensure the implementation on National Core Norms and Standards including Six Priority Areas.
• Advocate for patients through ensuring adherence to Batho Pele Principles.
• Coordinate community involvement and participation.
• Manage and monitor effective use and maintenance of assets and infrastructure of the facility.
• Monitor information management and documentation.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026) plus a post basic nursing q
• A minimum of nine (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.
• At least five (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01) year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care Nursing Science.
• A post basic qualification in Nursing Administration/Health service management.
• Experience and knowledge of the District Health System.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impact on service delivery.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and finance and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant legal framework such as Nursing Act, Health Occupational and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Operational Management Skills.
• Problem Solving, planning and Organizing Skills.
• Expected to work under pressure and on night duty.
• Leadership.
• Supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, inter-personal and communication and communication skills.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Computer literacy.