Clinical manager (Piet Retief Hospital)

POST 19/292 : CLINICAL MANAGER (MEDICAL) GRADE 1 REF NO:
MPDOH/JUNE/25/112
SALARY : R1 348 635 - R1 494 765 per annum
CENTRE : Piet Retief Hospital (Gert Sibande District)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner and proof of current
HPCSA registration (2025). A minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate
experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Postgraduate management qualification will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Package (Word, Excel and Power Point) and a
valid driver’s license. Knowledge in Administration, Finance and Supply Chain
Management. Strong communication, customer management, leadership,
interpersonal skills and strategic management. Problem solving, good
analytical and decision-making skills. The prospective incumbent should have
knowledge of good administration procedures relating to specific working
environments including norms and standards. Good Planning and organizing
skills. Sound clinical knowledge of and experience in the respective discipline.
Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
Experience as a health service manager or significant experience in
management in a health service environment. Valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant legislations such as the National Health
Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), public Service and related
regulations and policies. Core-competencies: strategic capabilities and
leadership, programme and project management, financial management,
change management, people management and empowerment. Process
Competencies: Service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem
solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus.
Must be able to work under pressure, cope with the high workload and be
willing to manage the hospital after hours.
DUTIES : Provide services as the Clinical Manager-cum-Chief Executive Officer in the
hospital. Manage all resources, including human resources. Co-ordinate and
supervise the teaching of community servers and junior doctors in the hospital.
Organize CPD sessions in the unit. Manage the outpatient clinic in the unit.
Participate in quality improvement plans in the hospital. Perform after-hour
duties. Ensure that medical staff also comply with PMDS and are evaluated
quarterly. Overall control over the organising and inspection of health care
services, identification of the needs for health care, the formulation of health
care programs and the implementation thereof. Advise various committees at
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local and national level on medical/ health issues Ensure co-ordination of
various clinical and support services. Evaluate needs for medical equipment,
taking into account budget and benefits to patients. In training institutions,
significant involvement in organising examinations and teaching programmes.
Community involvement and development. Development of clinical protocols
and guidelines for management. To plan, direct co-ordinate and manage the
efficient and delivery of clinical and administrative support services through
working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the
legal and regulatory framework, to represent the hospital authoritatively at
provincial and public forums. To provide strategic leadership to improve
operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health
outcomes. Strategic Planning: Prepare a strategic plan for the hospital to
ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and
district plans. Financial Management: Maximize revenue through collection of
all income due to the hospital, ensure that adequate policies, systems and
procedure are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources,
planning of financial resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluation and
asset and risk management. Facility Management: Ensure business support
and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as
optimal service delivery, ensure that systems and procedures are in place to
ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment. Human
Resource Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource
management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure
effective and efficient utilization of human resources, promote a safe and
healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation
including occupation health and safety committees. Ensure continuous
development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and
evaluation of performance. Procurement and Management of Equipment and
Supplies: Implement procurement and provisioning system that is fair,
transparent, competitive and cost effective in terms of provincial delegated
authority and in line with the PFMA, ensure that goods are and services are
procured in a cost-effective timely manner. Clinical and Corporate Governance:
Oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care establish
community networks and report to the Hospital Board. Responsible for
corporate governance inclusive of infrastructure planning and maintenance as
well as occupational health and safety, manage the institution’s risk to ensure
optimal achievement of health outcomes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351 and IT
related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

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