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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.
 
Quality Assurance Manager
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS157/2021
  Mowbray Maternity Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Note:
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to competency testing.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate 3-year Health related National Diploma/Degree registrable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council or equivalent.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in Health Services.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Effective development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the quality management programme, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure effective systems are developed and maintained for assurance including Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Risk Management and Disaster Management. Coordinate interventions aimed at improving the patient experience and respond to consumer enquiries by investigating and managing complaints and adverse incidents within the context of Functional Business Unit (FBU) management, in addition to supporting activities that demonstrate appreciation and care of staff. Ensure that the Institution achieves compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including the Ideal Hospital Monitoring Framework requirements and the OHSC Norms and Standards, and coordinate and participate in audits to maintain quality. Collect and analyse statistical data and prepare management reports to internal and external stakeholders. Develop standard operating procedures in line with applicable health policies and standards.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of the Quality Management Framework as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Infection Prevention and Control standards, and Health Risk Management. Strategic leadership and management skills in creative problem solving, decision-making, research, with the ability to analytically interrogate information, and prepare and present reports to internal and external stakeholders using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to direct a multi-disciplinary team within the parameters of matrix management to ensure good quality Healthcare in the Institution, understanding healthcare legislation and related legal and ethical healthcare practices. Good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Enquiries:
Mrs JC Joemat, tel. no. (021) 659 5544
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 376 596 - R 443 601 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
9/10/2021 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: 10/4/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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