📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWKwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (HAST) position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 10 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (HAST) are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Operational Manager Nursing Specialty (HAST) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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REQUIREMENTS Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Degree/Diploma) in general nursing, 1 year Post basic diploma in Clinical assessment, treatment and care. Minimum of 9 years appropriate recognizable nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in PHC after obtaining one (1) year post basic qualification in PHC.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:
strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decisions, problem solving and conflict resolution. Understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to prioritise issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames. Knowledge on nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses and other relevant legal framework.
DUTIES Oversee HIV management, ARV roll out, TB management STI services. Develop and implement quality assurance programmes, policies and operational plan for HAST unit to ensure compliance with National Core Standards. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practise and standards as determined by the institution, District office and provincial office. Ensure provision of a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the practice of safe nursing care as laid by the nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts . Exercise control over discipline, grievances and all labour relations issues. Develop/ establish and maintain constructive working relationship with staff and other stakeholders. Effective utilisation of all resources e.g human, financial, equipment and supplies. Monitor the management/ prevention and control infection within HAST unit. Develop, monitor and evaluate staff performance in terms of EPMDS policy. Di splay a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adhere to the principles of Batho Pele. Perform other functions assigned by the supervisor.
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