Senior Manager: Medical Services

Requirements

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: A minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner. Competencies: Appropriate and proven managerial experience in a Health Care environment, including leadership, strategic and operational skills, to enable the practical implementation of the departmental vision. Specific Knowledge and proven managerial experience regarding management of Clinical Services; Human Resource Management, Financial Resource Management and Infrastructure which will enable the effective planning of clinical services according to available corporate resources. Extensive knowledge of National, Provincial, and institutional health delivery systems, policies and laws which govern resource allocations, as well as Medico-Legal matters. Proven skills in quality improvement strategies and implementation thereof. Excellent communication (written and verbal) 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 in order to plan clinical services. A valid driver’s licence,

Key Responsibilities

Overall strategic and operational management of clinical services within the given clinical and corporate governance frameworks. Participate in strategies to strengthen relationships in the regional and district health care system to ensure equity of access to specialized care within the drainage system. Ensure that the highest standards of patient care are maintained and determine policies and practices regarding admission, treatment, and discharge of patients with available resources. Effective, efficient, and sustainable human resource management and planning within relevant general specialist and highly specialized clinical departments. Continuous improvement of technical quality, internal efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness of relevant FBUs, i.e. ensuring a well- functioning clinical Centre within available human and financial resources. Special portfolios/projects, as delegated by the CEO. Ensure the effective, sufficient and sustainable functioning within the National and Provincial Health policies. Support HEIs to provide, facilitate and promote training, teaching and research, members of the hospital management and the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Universities of Walter Sisulu and Nelson Mandela. Ensure and provide a platform for teaching, training, development, and research.

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