Assistant Manager Nursing: Non Communicable Diseases and Palliative Care (PN-A7) at Free State Department of Health
- Location
- Free State
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
- Not stated — check the original listing
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Manager Nursing, specializing in Non-Communicable Diseases and Palliative Care (PN-A7), at the Free State Department of Health. The department's vision is to provide quality, accessible, and comprehensive health services to the Free State community through a family and community-based Primary Health Care (PHC) Approach, optimally utilizing resources for caring and compassionate services, and empowering its personnel. **What you will do** * Ensure the development and implementation of policy guidelines and protocols for Non-Communicable Diseases and Palliative Care. * Ensure the development and implementation of policy guidelines and strategic or operational plans. * Maintain service satisfaction through training and quality improvement. * Ensure staff development and performance management by implementation of related human resource policies. * Ensure effective utilisation of resources in line with applicable PFMA and Supply Chain Management policies. * Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme and related contracts. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric plus basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) OR a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse. * Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. * A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. * At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level. * Valid driver's licence. * In-depth knowledge on the prevention, management and control of Non-Communicable Diseases. * Knowledge of National Strategic Plan on the prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases and National Policy Framework and Strategy on Palliative Care. * Knowledge of the key stakeholders and their relevancy. * Ability to assist in formulation of patient care related policies. * Ability to teach and train staff within a team. * Appropriate understanding of nursing scope of practice and nursing standards. * Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint presentation). * Skills in planning, organising, leading, controlling, delegation, supervisory, communication, motivation, decision-making and problem solving. * Basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. * The role is Full Time. * The role is located in Free State. **Who should apply** Candidates should be registered Professional Nurses with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), holding at least a basic R425 nursing qualification or a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174). Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years of post-registration nursing experience in General Nursing, with at least 3 years of that experience being at a management level. A valid driver's licence is essential. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Non-Communicable Diseases and Palliative Care, including relevant national strategic plans and policy frameworks. They should have experience in policy formulation, staff training, resource management, and a basic understanding of HR and financial policies. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and basic computer literacy are also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-manager-nursing-non-communicable-diseases-and-palliative-care-pn-a7-free-state-department-of-health Source: myjobmag
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