Operational Manager (Maternity)

Post : Operational Manager (Maternity) Institution : Ndwedwe CHC No. Of posts : 01 Remuneration : R720 819,00 to R752 913,00 per annum (Level 10) Reference no : NDW/OM/01/2026 Other Benefits : 13th cheque/Service Bonus, Housing allowance, 8% of rural allowance medical aid is optional (employee must meet prescribed) requirements) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS › Senior Certificate /Grade 12/ Matric or standard 10. › National Diploma/Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery plus 1 year post basic advanced midwifery. › A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognizabe nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery with SANC, of which 5 years must be recognizabe experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in Advanced midwifery. › Current registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and advance midwifery. › Current and previous experience endorsed by the Human Resource department (certificate of service). › Possession of a valid driver’s licence code 8(B) or 10 (C1). KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED › Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation, related legal and ethical nursing practices and other relevant legislative frameworks governing in the Public Services. › Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures. › In-depth knowledge of nursing legislation, related legal, ethical practice & legislative framework governing the Public Services. › Knowledge of quality assurance standards as directed by negotiated service delivery agreement, National Core Standards, Patients’ Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles. › Sound knowledge of Labour Relations Act. › Leadership, Supervisory, organizing, decision-making, problem solving abilities skills Co-ordination and report writing skills. › Time Management, Personal attributes, responsiveness, professionalism, supportive, assertive and must be a team player. › Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to function well within a team. › Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial Policies and Practices. › Demonstrate basic computer literacy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS › Manage the practice of all Maternity to ensure highest standard of individual patient care. › Provide adequate supervision and mentoring of junior personnel. › Ensure effective utilization and monitoring of all resources according to the institution's cost containment plan. › Facilitate implementation of integrated maternal and child health programmes. › Conduct clinical audits and develop remedial action plans and implementation of such. GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE HEALTH REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA › Ensure accurate collation, analysis, and verification of monthly data within the unit and participate in data management meetings. › Participate and oversee development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines for MNCWH (TB, Nutrition, FP, MBFl, PMTCT, Mom-connect, ESMOE, KMC, and CARMMA). › Ensure implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of EPMDS in the unit. › Work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. › Participate, co-ordinate, and conduct Perinatal and Child Mortality meetings. › Ensure compilation and timeous submission of relevant reports. › Provide effective, adequate leadership and supervision of all sub-units in the subcomponent (ANC, Labour, and Post Natal Care). › Improve quality of care by reducing public complaints and waiting times, implement and monitor National Core Standards. › Monitor infection control measures in the unit. › Participate in outreach, preventive, and promotive programmes within the community. Enquiries: Mrs NS Langa Closing Date: 11 September 2026 Acting CEO Date: 18 / 08 / 2006 GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER