Medical Manager: Medical Services (Non-Clinical) to Serve Both as Medical Manager and Chief Executive Officer KwaZulu-Natal

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Medical Manager: Medical Services (Non-Clinical) with dual role as Chief Executive Officer oversees the day-to-day operations of the Community Health Centre, manages clinical services, and ensures effective leadership, financial planning, and quality patient care. The role requires an MBChB qualification, five years of health institution experience, and expertise in relevant legislation and management competencies.

Job Title: Medical Manager: Medical Services (Non-Clinical) with Dual Role as Chief Executive Officer Company: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY: R1 479 723 per annum, encompassing a comprehensive MMS salary package

CENTRE

• Hlengisizwe Community Health Care Ref No: G62/2025 • Pomeroy Community Health Care Ref No: G63/2025 • Phelela Community Health Care Ref No: G64/2025

REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold an MBChB qualification and be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Health Institution or Primary Health Care environment is required. A valid Code B driving license (Code 08) must be unendorsed. • NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. • Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: The incumbent will report to the District Manager and is responsible for managing the provision of district-level one health service. • The ideal candidates must: Have expertise in relevant legislation such as the National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFM), Public Service Act, and related regulations and policies. Possess knowledge in procurement, human resource management, work methods, and procedures. • Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, people management, and empowerment. • Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation, and customer focus.

DUTIES

JOB PURPOSE

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Community Health Centre to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Implement financial planning, monitoring, and expenditure control. • Formulate and implement strategies and policies to promote efficiency in clinical practices. Develop and implement clinical practices planning for the Community Health Centre. • Manage the provision of clinical services within the Community Health Centre and its Clinics. Provide effective leadership to motivate staff and promote teamwork. • Ensure effective human resource management in line with the Department of Health guidelines and prescripts. • Ensure sound labour relations practices within the Community Health Centre and its clinics. Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively. • Ensure the implementation of quality health standards, including ideal clinic realization and maintenance. • Oversee the provision of quality and safe patient care at clinics and Community Health Centre. • Manage systems supporting clinical services such as laundry, transport, maintenance, grounds, security, cleaning, and switchboard to ensure effective operations.