Career Opportunities at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

CENTRE : Ceza-Thulasizwe District Hospital (PHC) 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric or Grade 12. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Dentist. Current Registration Certificate with HCPSA as a Dentist. At least 7 years’ experience as a Dentist after registration with HPCSA as an Independent Dentist. Recommendation: Additional qualification will be an added advantage. Supervisory experience will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy: Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of clinical and patient management skills within the discipline; Ability to assess, diagnose and manage patients; Sound ethical practice skills; Knowledge of data verification procedure and budgeting; Policy analysis, planning/organizing and ability to function as part of the team.
• Sound knowledge: of departmental policies, code of conduct, Batho Pele, Patients’ rights, Clinical skills, decision-making, communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, Stress tolerance, flexibility, tenacity, tolerance, innovation and self-confidence. Sound clinical knowledge with regard to Oral health and Dentistry, Ability to deal with dental emergencies, Knowledge of ethical and dental practice. 

DUTIES :

• To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that are consistent with standards of patient care;
• Participate in academic and training programmes for Oral health and Dental Therapy;
• Ensure an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained;
• Development; Implementation and supervision of quality improvement programmes within dental department;
• Development; implementation of assessment, protocols and guidelines in line with norms and standards; Monitor and control all expenditure in the department and medical equipment needs (procurement plan); Conduct employee performance and development system; Oversee day to day management, administration and supervising of dental services;
• Ensure that dental services comply with health and safety and IPC; Represent department on various meeting including Cash Flow;
• Ensure that clinical audits are done and provide continuous professional development; Manage the outreach support to patients at clinics;
• Manage Health Promotion programmes (DOH programmes) Provide expert input into the governance, administration and management of the institution and its associated services. 

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CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• MBChB; FCPaed (SA) plus current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist Paediatrician. Registration in the sub-specialty of Neonatology will be an advantage.
• Experience: Grade 1: No Experience required. 
• Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Paediatrics). 
• Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Paediatrics).
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: Knowledge and skills as required for registration as a Paediatric Specialist.
• Appropriate specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients. Working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supervision and teaching of undergraduates and post-graduates. Behavioural attributes: Stress tolerance. Ability to work within a team. Self-confidence.
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships.
• Knowledge and an understanding of the Postgraduate Education regulations and requirements as determined by the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the College of Paediatricians of South Africa and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. NB.
• Candidates without the Subspecialty may be able to undertake subspecialty training in Neonatology as personal professional development pending fulfilment of the requirement for subspecialty training and approval of training number from Head of Registrar/Speciality/Subspeciality Steering Committee. 

DUTIES :

• Provide both academic and clinical service functions at the Hospital, including inpatient and outpatient care and clinical training ward rounds.
• Maintain statistics of patient care and participate in departmental audit programmes to assist with resource allocation and quality improvement.
• Participate in academic and administrative duties.
• Assist with staff development, evaluation, and progress reporting. Supervise paediatric registrars and medical officers in undertaking patient management.
• Participate in undergraduate teaching in the Department of Paediatrics, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine.
• Participate in clinical research. Undertake rostered after-hours duties and outreach.
• The incumbent has to maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards related to all services provided. 

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CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. Current registration with SANC as General Nurse and Midwife.
• A minimum of 10-years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 -years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level as an Assistant Manager Nursing.
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration will be an advantage. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of relevant legislative framework governing the public service.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Possess communication skills for dealing with patients, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team including the writing of reports.
• Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and advocating patients needs and expectations (Batho Pele).
• High concern for excellence, tenacity and resilience
• Leadership and management skills.
• Problem analysis and decision making skills.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to plan and organise own work, time and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the units.
• Be able to work under pressure. 

DUTIES :

• Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the nursing division.
• Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of nursing care programs.
• Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care. Represent Nursing Department in the Senior Management Team.
• Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes efficient and effective patient care across all domains.
• Ensure effective management, supervision and utilization of human and material resources.
• Ensure adherence to prescribed nursing policies and procedures. Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Evaluate and monitor compliance with clinical protocols, norms and standards of the hospital.
• Participate in implementation and adherence to National Core Standards.
• Work effectively and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial, or religious differences.

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CENTRE : Ceza-Thulasizwe District Hospital (PHC) 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12. Degree in Pharmacy. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist. Current registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist (2023).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. Certificate of Service. Valid drivers’ license.
• Recommendation: Additional qualification will be an added advantage;
• Experience of working at a large multidisciplinary facility will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of Pharmaceutical policies and guidelines; Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, Acts, Regulations and Policies, Knowledge in the management of pharmacy including human resource, financial and risk management;
• Good communication, motivation, coaching, team building, decision making, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate productivity;
• Sound knowledge of District Health System and setting; Effective planning, organizational and managerial skills;
• Knowledge of principles, functions and operations of medicine and therapeutic committee;
• Sound knowledge on the implementation of effective performance management systems and capacity building for succession planning;
• Sound knowledge and implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation system;
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles; Computer literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the Pharmaceutical Services at Ceza-Thulasizwe Hospital and associated clinics in line with the National, Provincial, and District strategies priorities;
• Formulate and implement Standard Operating Procedures for Pharmaceutical Services and ensure that they are in line with current statutory regulations and policy guidelines;
• Provide leadership, management and support to all Clinical Heads, Clinical Managers, Allied health professionals and all staff under his/her supervision;
• Ensure rational use of resources (human, financial, asset, inventor and physical);
• Provide and supervise training programmes (Pharmaceutical interns and Pharmacy support personnel);
• Liaise with other stakeholders within and outside the department of health such as other hospital management teams, Health District Office on Pharmaceutical and management issues; Ensure continuous monitoring of morbidity and mortality through clinical audits;
• Translate and operationalize current national, provincial, and district strategic plans;
• Ensure cost effective pharmaceutical service delivery is maintained within the hospital;
• Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and labour relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures and policies (Provide necessary orientation, training, discipline and conflict resolution for all staff); Provision of pharmaceutical services in accordance with legislation and provisions of the National Drug Policy;
• Effective medicine supply management and stock control of Pharmaceuticals;
• Leadership of the relevant sections including financial management, budgetary control, Medicine supply management and Human Resource Management; Assist with formulation of protocols, procedures and guidelines for efficient and cost effective pharmaceutical service;
• Participate in various committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Antibiotic Stewardship Program; Assist with control of over expenditure, budget utilization and develop strategies to prevent wastage of pharmaceutical and other resources;
• Maintain accurate records, prepare financial reports and statistics; Maintain accurate records, prepare financial reports and statistics; Engage in effective communication with health care workers, patients and care givers; Participation in Quality Improvement Programmes for Pharmacy and conduct Clinical audits;
• Ensure Pharmacy department complies with SAPC, ideal hospital framework and OHSC standards; Maintain discipline with labour relations in terms of laid down policies and procedures;
• Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EPMDS in the operational area; Liaise with external stakeholders on pharmaceutical and management issues.