Assistant Manager Nursing : Clinical Training and Development (PN-A7) Regional Training Centre at Free State Department of Health

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Manager Nursing specializing in Clinical Training and Development (PN-A7) at a Regional Training Centre within the Free State Department of Health. The department aims to provide quality, accessible, and comprehensive health services through a family and community-based Primary Health Care (PHC) Approach to the Free State community, by optimally utilizing all its resources to provide caring and compassionate services, and empowering and developing all its personnel. **What you will do** * Support clerks to enhance their technical capacity in data collection. * Provide support to trainers to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation components of their training programs. * Ensure consistent and correct use of data tools. * Monitor data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting to ensure data is audit-worthy. * Analyze training reports and address identified gaps. * Collaborate with members of health and social care teams in decision-making related to clinical trainings. * Consult within multi-disciplinary health teams, organizations, and special interest groups regarding community health issues and needs. * Disseminate guidelines, new updates, and developments related to training. * Participate in multi-disciplinary quality assurance task teams. * Participate in peer review based on agreed quality assurance monitoring indicators and training tools. * Monitor the Provincial Master training plan. * Develop and implement quality improvement plans. * Identify and develop nursing interventions to achieve expected outcomes. * Analyze reports from evaluation forms post-trainings and provide feedback to Trainers. * Provide Management with an ongoing comparison of current reported performance outcomes against planned targets. * Analyze staffing needs and develop a plan to meet these needs. * Allocate nursing personnel in different units. * Monitor the implementation of the PMDS (Performance Management and Development System). * Carry out regular reviews, explore opportunities for professional development, and ensure training and development of staff. * Deal with grievances and labor relations issues in accordance with laid down policies/procedures, including managing workplace discipline. * Compile and control duty rosters, leave schedules, and attendance registers. * Monitor and ensure that all nurses are licensed to practice. * Participate in the development of the business plan and identify ways to contain health care costs without compromising standards. * Motivate for relevant material resources. * Manage and control assets. * Develop the business plan in line with the strategic plan. * Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting, and reporting expenditure. * Ensure that spending is maximized in line with strategic objectives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric plus basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse. * OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse. * Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. * Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education and Nursing Management or Nursing Administration, registered with SANC. * A minimum of 8 years appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC General Nursing. * At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate or recognisable experience at management level and human capacity building. * Valid driver's licence. * Facilitation and communication skills (written and verbal). * In-depth knowledge and understanding of nursing strategy of practice and nursing standards. * Knowledge of all clinical programmes, including WBPHCOT programme. * Basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. * Basic computer literacy. * Conflict management. * Problem solving. * Driving skills. * Ability to work under pressure and extended hours. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a highly experienced and qualified Professional Nurse with a strong background in clinical training and development, seeking a management role. The ideal candidate will hold specific nursing qualifications (R425 diploma/degree or R174 Bachelor's), be registered with the SANC as both a Professional Nurse and Midwife, and possess a post-basic diploma/degree in Nursing Education and Nursing Management or Administration. They should have at least 8 years of post-registration nursing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a management capacity focused on human capacity building. Essential skills include strong facilitation and communication, in-depth knowledge of nursing standards and clinical programs, basic HR and financial literacy, computer proficiency, conflict management, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure and extended hours. A valid driver's licence is also a requirement. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-manager-nursing-clinical-training-and-development-pn-a7-regional-training-centre-free-state-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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