Chief Executive Officer REF NO: 01/2026/01

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the requirements and responsibilities for the Chief Executive Officer (REF NO: 01/2026/01) position within the North West Department Of Health. The role involves the overall management of a hospital, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring the provision of quality and integrated health services, encompassing both clinical and corporate governance. **What you will do** * Be responsible for the overall management of the Hospital. * Provide strategic leadership. * Manage the provision of quality and integrated health services, Clinical and corporate governance. * Ensure proper management in the following areas: Nursing and Clinical Management, Financial Management including Revenue, Supply Chain Management, Internal Control & Risk Management, Human Resource Management, Communication as well as Quality Assurance. * Manage related conditional grants and funding for special health projects. * Ensure accreditation and licensing of various units wherever practicable. * Ensure quality patient care. * Effectively manage hospital performance indicators as well as employee performance. * Liaise with the District Management Team for a proper referral system. * Develop essential protocol and business plan for the hospital. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA. * A Post-Graduate Diploma in Management will be an added advantage. * Five (5) years of experience at a Middle/Senior Management level in the Health Sector. * Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government, submitted prior to appointment. * A valid driver’s license. * Computer literacy. * Sound understanding of hospital services and broader health service delivery issues, District Health System, Human Resource, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Public Health Policy and related issues. * Core Management Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Conflict management, client orientation and customer care and Communication. * Knowledge and understanding of the hospital environment. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a highly experienced and qualified individual with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences (NQF Level 7), preferably supplemented by a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management. They should possess a minimum of five years' experience at a middle or senior management level within the health sector. Essential qualifications include a Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) from the National School of Government, a valid driver's license, and computer literacy. Candidates must demonstrate a sound understanding of hospital operations, broader health service delivery issues, the District Health System, and related public health policy. Key competencies required span strategic leadership, financial management, human resource management, project management, and strong communication skills within a hospital environment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/chief-executive-officer-ref-no-01-2026-01-north-west-department-of-health-1 Source: myjobmag

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