Quality Assurance Manager (Permanent position)

Reference No: RXH50/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Dr AN Parbhoo tel.no. 0216585005

Remuneration

R 605 742 per annum - R 713 535 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Engage with and live out the core values of the Western Cape Department of Health & Wellness. Effective leadership and management of the institutional Quality Assurance Plan. Effective people management within the Quality Assurance Department. Formulate standard operating procedures and strategies for quality improvement and drive implementation thereof. Effective co-ordination, control, monitoring and evaluation of quality improvement, risk management, Occupational health and safety and infection prevention and control programs, in line with health policies and regulatory norms and standards. Assist departments with achieving compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan. Support and promote staff education and development initiatives. Collect and analyse data and provide technical reports for internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the Executive Management Committee, provide technical and strategic support to the CEO and the Management team on all aspects of quality improvement, risk management, occupational health & safety and infection prevention & control. Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, continuous learning and patient-centred care throughout the hospital.

Experience

Appropriate experience in a health environment. Appropriate managerial experience.

Minimum educational qualification

Appropriate Four-Year Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health Sciences registerable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Excellent computer skills (MS Word. Excel and Power Point), sound interpersonal, managerial, communication and leadership skills. Sound knowledge and appropriate experience in Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control. Good verbal and written communication skills. Analytical, strategic thinking and creativity skills. Ability to capture, interpret and compile reports. Ability to think and function independently and to critically analyse data.