Bed Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Bed Manager within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, a government department responsible for public healthcare in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The primary focus of this position is to lead and manage patient flow at Mitchells Plain Hospital. **What you will do** * Lead, guide, support, and develop the patient flow management of Mitchells Plain Hospital. * Apply efficient information management processes related to bed management activities using current health information management systems. * Participate in staff training and development, as well as research activities. * Utilize and manage resources with an emphasis on cost containment. * Manage, monitor, evaluate, and report on bed management-related quality assurance activities and programs. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum educational qualification**: A health-related qualification at NQF level 7 that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and/or South African Nursing Council (SANC) and/or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). * **Experience**: * Appropriate experience as a health professional in a hospital setting. * Appropriate experience in Bed Management processes and administration is recommended. * **Inherent requirements of the job**: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. * **Competencies (knowledge/skills)**: * Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). * Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to bed management within the public sector. * Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. * Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Proven effective communication, interpersonal relationship, leadership, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. * Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a health professional holding an NQF level 7 qualification, registered with the HPCSA, SANC, or SAPC, with appropriate experience in a hospital setting. Candidates with experience in Bed Management processes and administration are particularly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will also possess a valid driver's license, be computer literate, understand relevant public sector bed management legislation, and demonstrate strong abilities in patient care quality promotion, teamwork, independent work, communication, leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, organization, and stress management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/bed-manager-western-cape-department-of-health-and-wellness-1 Source: myjobmag

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