MANAGER NURSING

POST :MANAGER NURSING COMPONENT : DISTRICT CLINICAL SPECIALIST TEAM: ADVANCED MIDWIFE NO OF POSTS : 01 CENTRE :UMGUNGUNDLOVUHEALTHDISTRICTOFFICE REF.NO. :UMG/2026/13 REMUNERATION :R1201302perannum(all-inclusivepackage) APPOINTMENTREQUIREMENTSFORTHEPOST ? Basic R425 qualifications (i.e. diploma or degree or in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse; PLUS A post-basic Nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with the SANC in a relevant specialty; PLUS Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC); PLUS minimum of 10 (ten) years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. ? At least 6 (six) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. ? At least 4 (four) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. PLEASE NOTE: Appropriate/recognisable experience in the context of these requirements also includes experience gained after registration in the particular discipline in a foreign country, and which registration is recognised by the SANC for registration in the particular discipline. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES ? Knowledge in own discipline – Maternal, Women’s and neonatal care: Including best quality antenatal care, peripartum care, postnatal care, neonatal care and women’s health ? Relevant legislation, regulations and policies ? Programme planning, implementation and evaluation ? Information management ? Quality assurance and improvement programmes. ? Skills in own discipline – Maternal, Women’s and neonatal care: Including best quality antenatal care, peripartum care, postnatal care, neonatal care and women’s health ? Leadership ? Communication ? Problem solving ? Computer literacy. ? Be able to work positively as part of DCST and other district teams ? Stress tolerance ? Self-confidence ? Objective ? Empathic. GROWINGKWAZULU-NATALTOGETHER KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: - ? Represent own discipline as a member of a District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for women, pregnant mothers and new-borns at all levels within a health district ? Work closely with other members of the DCST ? Promote equitable access to an appropriate level of care for all women, pregnant mothers and new-borns throughout the district ? Maintain personal competency in own clinical discipline. ? Support PHC fixed and mobile clinics, community health centres and hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to own discipline. ? Support and meet with Subdistrict Midwife Mentors ? Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities through supporting outreach programmes and development, dissemination or implementation of clinical protocols and standard treatment guidelines aligned with national norms and standards. ? Facilitate and participate in the development, training and mentorship of health professionals in all facilities within the district ? Facilitateandparticipateinthetraining,developmentandmentorshipofnursingandalliedhealth professionals and community workers under their supervision. ? Work with the District Management Team to establish and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, communication and referral guidelines and processes to support the delivery of services ? Prepare for and co-chair the Quarterly District Perinatal and Child Health Meetings ? Providesupporttoensureappropriateinfrastructure,equipment,resourcesandsundriesforthe provision of quality clinical care. ? Assist, support and participate in risk management activities for patients, (e.g. critical event analysis, morbidity and mortality meetings, – especially Facility and District Perinatal and Child Health meetings), practitioners, (e.g. infection control) and the organisation, (e.g. performance reviews) ? Assist,supportandparticipateinclinicalauditsandqualityimprovementcyclesinhealthfacilities and,whereappropriate,incommunitysettingssuchasschoolsandWard-basedPrimaryHealth Care teams ? Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes ? Assist, support and participate in relevant research. ? FostereffectiveteamworkandcollaborationwithintheDCSTandwithotherprofessionalsinthe district involved in the delivery of maternal and neonatal care, especially the District Maternal and Child Health Manager/s ? Enable engagement with the local community and relevant non-governmental organisations (E.g. Unjani Clinics), promoting adherence to district clinical and public health guidelines as appropriate. ? Facilitateandensureeffectivecommunicationwithallmanagementstructureswithinthedistrict, the regional and tertiary hospitals as relevant as well as the provincial Department of Health ? Present regular reports on activities, health services and programmes. ? Assist with strategic and operational planning of services in the district ? Co-ordinate and supervise discipline related services within the district ? Assist with the recruitment and management of relevant human resources. ENQUIRIES: Mrs SW Mbambo Telephone Number: 033 897 1000 CLOSING DATE: 25 September 2026