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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.

Experience:
Quality Assurance Manager
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS232/2024
Khayelitsha District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

A minimum of appropriate work experience in a hospital or health service environment. Experience in customer care and complaints management.

Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate 4-year Health related National Diploma/ Degree or equivalent registrable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of Quality Management, Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control in the health sector. Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation related to Health in the public sector and health systems delivery. A working and current knowledge of strategic planning, project management and Ideal Hospital Framework standards

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Manage, evaluate, and report on all aspects of the quality assurance program. Manage, evaluate, report on, and respond to consumer input. Monitor and assist stakeholders to ensure an effective Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety program. Prepare management reports and provide statistical data. Conduct team and individual inspections to ensure that Quality Assurance plans are implemented and that practices are according to Ideal Hospital Quality Framework. Monitor Quality Assurance indicators and report thereon to assist in the improvement of service delivery. Involve quality assurance committees, champions and staff in quality improvement projects and facilitate that significant individual performance and positive quality culture change is recognized and rewarded. Identify best practice and help units to implement to advance Quality Assurance standards. Work with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate to the institution. Perform quality improvement audits and submit to senior management on deadlines. Ensure that all units conduct Patients Experience of Care and Waiting Times Surveys. Co-ordinate all aspects of Ideal Hospital Framework, including assessments and activities to accreditations. Participate in and or lead peer review assessments. Ensure clinical and nursing audits are conducted to evaluate patient care. Co-ordinate adverse events, complaints, and various other related committees to improve quality of care and service user’s satisfaction. Corporate Governance, people, and financial management.

Enquiries:
Mr J Kruger, tel. no. (021) 360 4622

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Quality Assurance Manager posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s licence (code B/BE). Computer literacy in the full Microsoft Office Package.




Remuneration:
R 444 036-R 532 602 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
11/1/2024 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: 11/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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