- Reference Number :
refs/021509
- Directorate :
Nursing
- Number of Posts :
1
- Package :
R656 964.00 – R 771 309.00 per annum (plus benefits)
- Enquiries :
Ms. L.P. Khumalo
Requirements :
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Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma or Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse. A qualification in Total Quality Management will be an added advantage. A minimum of eight (8) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level PN-A5/6 in Quality Assurance. Current registration with SANC. Knowledge and understanding of Quality Assurance program especially Patient Safety Incident (PSI) Management, Complaints Management Guidelines and Health regulations, policies and Acts. Computer literacy (i.e. MS. Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Applicant must be in possession of a valid South African driver’s license and willing to travel extensively.
Duties :
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Ensure planning, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Quality Assurance programmes within the Health Establishment. Co-ordinate all aspects of Ideal Hospital Framework, including assessments and activities to accreditations. Participate in and or lead peer review assessments. Conduct team and individual inspections to ensure that Quality Assurance plans are implemented and that practices are according to Ideal Hospital Quality Framework and OHSC. Monitor Quality Assurance indicators and report thereon to assist in the improvement of service delivery. Identify best practice and help units to implement to advance Quality Assurance standards. Work with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate to the institution. Coordinate and Facilitate development of quality improvement post audits and submit to senior management, compliant with target and deadlines at the Health Facility, District Health Services and Provincial Health Services level. Identify, facilitate and co-ordinate all Quality Improvement Plans. Conduct Patients Experience of Care Surveys daily and annually with development of Quality Improvement plans. Coordinate waiting times reports daily, weekly and monthly with narratives from relevant units with Quality Improvement developed, monitored and evaluated . Provide training and update clinical and non-clinical staff on quality issues. Ensure clinical and nursing audits are conducted to evaluate patient care. Participate in Patients Safety Incidents meeting, complaints and various other related committees to improve quality of care and service user’s satisfaction. Co-ordinate and support activities for service excellence.
Develop clinical quality improvement programmes, policies, guidelines, and indicators with regards to Clinical audit and PSI Management. Promote compliance and implementation of the National Guideline for Patient Safety Incident Reporting and Learning in the Public Health Sector of South Africa. Monitor implementation of the above National Guideline and Quality Assurance programmes. Support all health establishments in the investigation of priority PSIs, conducting redress meetings and Clinical audits. Collate monthly, quarterly and annual Quality Assurance reports from health establishments and consolidate into a comprehensive report for the Province. Monitor compliance with Patient Safety Incident management indicators as per Annual Performance Plan. Analyse data, establish and monitor trends. Plan and facilitate relevant trainings on Quality Assurance program. Facilitate sharing of lessons drawn from Patient Safety Incident Management. Monitor creation of an environment that promotes the rights of patients, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the principles of Batho Pele are adhered to. Liaise and advise on effective communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Notes :
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APPLICATIONS MUST BE ONLINE AT WWW.PROFESSIONAL JOBCENTER.GPG.GOV.ZA.
NO HAND DELIVERY OR POSTED APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BASED ON PCM 36 0F 2020
Note: Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended applicants, at no cost. People with disabilities are welcome to apply. Applications must be filled on a New Z83 as per DPSA directive effectively from 01 January 2021 and uploaded, The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview following communication from HR. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). Candidates will be subjected to security screening and vetting process Applications received after closing date will not be accepted. The Department reserves the right to not make an appointment. Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department.
Employer :
Department of Health
Location :
Bertha Gxowa Hospital
Closing Date :
20-09-2024
Do you have grade 12? |
Are you currently registered with SANC? |
Do you have basic R425 e.g diploma/ degree in nursing or equivalent? |
Do you have a minimum of 8 years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC? |
Please Notes :
- Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you
do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.