• Reference Number : refs/021512
• Directorate : NURSING
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1-R 520 560 (min)- R 596 322 (max) per annum plus benefits : Grade 2-R 602 964 (Min)- R 686 211 (max) per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. NL Madiba Tel: No: (012) 380 1206

Requirements :

• Matric Certificate with basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of the Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional Nurse in General, Psychiatry & Midwifery. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing, after registration as a professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. A minimum of 2 years working experience Working in quality assurance unit in the public sector. Knowledge and understanding of customer care Program. Relevant Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework applicable to practice in public Health facility. Computer literacy in MS Office Package (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint). Driver’s license is a recommendation. COMPETENCE: Ability to analyze complex information relating to areas of operation and to transform that into user-friendly report and assessment. Have ability to prioritize issues and other related work matters and to comply with the time frames set. Have ability to work under pressures to meet deadlines. Have excellence interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). An aptitude for statistics and information analysis. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Have computer skills and the ability to work with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of National Health Act, Norms and Standards, Ideal Hospital Framework, Quality Assurance Framework, Accreditation and Certification system, infection Prevention Control Standards and Assessment Methods. Quality Assurance And Quality improvements initiatives, Health Information Systems, and indicator Development, relevant Legislation, Risk Management. Conceptual, Analytical, and creative thinking, evidence-based report writing. Exceptional and analytical and interpersonal skills. Innovative and self-driven. Excellent planning and organizing skills. A high level of ethical conduct and integrity. Good presentation skills and communication skills. Project management skills as well as report writing skills, people management skills, intersectoral collaboration and engagement with the external stakeholders.

Duties :

• Ensure quality in the institution including undertaking quality improvement activities. Develop Strategies/plans. Provide leadership in the development of quality improvements plans and standard operating procedures (SOP). Provide strategic leadership for the Quality Directorate in the institution towards the realization of the set strategic goals and objective. Coordinates, investigates management. and reporting of complaints and patients’ safety incidents in the institution. Ensure compliance to IHRM in the institution and implementation thereof. Participate in Ethics Committee and facilitate training on Quality Assurance and professional Code of Conduct. Participate in Clinical Audit. Provide initiative to Improve client satisfaction, advocate for and ensure the promotion of Quality Assurance activities. Monitor the implementation of policies, protocols, guidelines, programme, practices, and procedures pertaining to Quality improvement plans and SOP’s. Collate and analyse data to establish trends and patterns in the Health care effectively. Utilize information technology and other management information systems to Manage quality Assurance and improve service delivery,. Conduct Patient Experience of care Survey And share results with relevant stakeholders. Assist with the drafting of annual, quarterly, and other relevant quality assurance performance reports. Attend external meetings.

Notes :

• APPLICATIONS: All Applications can be delivered to Staff entrance in a box and registration to confirm submission from 8am to 4pm at Ground Floor, Pretoria West Hospital, 380 Sytze Wierda Avenue, Philip Nel Park, Pretoria West or sent via email to PtawestHR.Applications@gauteng.gov.za. or posted to Pretoria West Hospital, HR Department, Private Bag X02, Pretoria West 0117. Applications must be submitted on new form Z83 (2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV highlighting or stating the requirements mentioned above. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended applicants, at no cost. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake two (2) pre-entry assessment i.e ( Practical and integrity assessments).The department is committed to employment equity, People with disabilities are welcome to apply and all those that will represent EE plan of the Hospital. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of all qualifications and Id. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) 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. Please Note: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pretoria West District Hospital

Closing Date : 11-10-2024

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.