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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Manager: Medical Services: Grade 1
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH1/2024
  Red Cross Childrens War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate and proven managerial experience in a Health Care environment, showing leadership, strategic and operational skills. Knowledge and proven managerial experience with regard to managing Clinical Services, Human Resource and Financial Resource Management. Extensive knowledge of National, Provincial and institutional health delivery system, policies and law, governing resource allocations, as well as Medico-Legal matters. Proven skills in quality improvement strategies and implementation thereof. Excellent communication and conflict management skills. Proven computer literacy with proficiency in (i.e. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to understand and analyse statistical and financial information.
 
Requirements:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr AN Parbhoo, tel. no. (021) 658-5005, anita.parbhoo@westerncape.gov.za
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Effective leadership and management of staff through leading, growing and motivating staff, and enabling a culture of teamwork. Fostering trust and care with staff and stakeholders and growing connectedness. Taking responsibility for own behaviour, decision-making and conduct. Overall strategic and on the ground operational management, clinical and corporate governance of clinical service departments. Effective and efficient management of Clinical Departments rendering appropriate, comprehensive, equitable, affordable and accessible secondary/tertiary/ quaternary services at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in a resource constrained environment. Participation in Geographic Service Area for service redesign to strengthen the equity of access to tertiary care. Special portfolios/ projects, which may include data collection, manipulation and analysis. Ensure the highest standards of patient care are maintained and determine policies and practices regarding admission, treatment and discharge of patients within available resources. Management of feedback from the public and resolution of complaints in order to have continuous improvement of technical quality, internal efficiency and effectiveness of services. Provide platform for teaching, training, development and research to improve overall child wellbeing. Effective management of financial resources.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 288 095 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs. It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
 
Starting Date:
4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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