Clinical Manager (Medical) Grade 1 Refs/019224 at Gauteng Department of Social Development

Requirements :

• qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• An additional Hospital management qualification will be an added advantage. Supervisory experience within a hospital domain will be an added advantage.
• 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 a specific working environment including norms and standards.
• Good planning and organizing skills. Sound knowledge and ability to implement policies and Public Service Legislative Frameworks such as (National Health Act, PFMA, Public Service Act and its regulations, Mental Health Act and other relevant Statutes).
• Must be able to work under pressure, cope with high workload and be willing to manage the Hospital after hours.

Duties :

• Responsible for the leadership and management of the delivery of clinical services to patients referred to Heidelberg Hospital.
• Participate actively administrative duties of the departments.
• Offer comprehensive quality level hospital services to patients.
• Optimally supervise departments, mentor, and coach junior medical staff.
• Support district health services.
• Participate in continuing medical education, as required by the HPCSA.
• Participate and network with other hospitals and in the cluster.
• Perform Clinical audits and provide support to other departments/disciplines to ensure effective and comprehensive clinical services regarding patients care and treatment. Lead and drive Continuing Professional Development (CPD)and Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) Programme.
• Ensure that quality assurance, including clinical audit is conducted in the department in line with Ideal Hospital Framework and lead the department. Conduct patient redress and compile reports for medico-legal cases.
• Serve as a senior member of the Hospital Executive Management team. Actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of the hospital operational plans. Support the hospital executive and general management with the day to day running of the hospital. Assist EXCO in the discharge of any responsibilities which have been delegated.
• Participate in the management of activities of Heidelberg Hospital as a whole and attend all applicable management meetings. Implement cost containment measures, analyze budget and ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Monitor commuted overtime and ensure adherence to RWOP’s policy.
• Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and labour related issues in terms of the laid down policies and procedures Management of personnel performance and reviews thereof, (Contracting, reviews and final assessments) and perform any other duties delegated by the Superiors.