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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
 
The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability.
 
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Department of Health
Tara The H. Moross Centre Sandton
REFS/005227
ASSISTANT MANAGER - QUALITY ASSURANCE GRADE 1
Directorate: Nursing Services
Package: R 562,800.00 per annum
 
 
Requirements
Basic R425 qualification, that is; Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification leading to registration with SANC to practice as a registered nurse. A minimum of 8 years appropriate & recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional nurse. At least three years of the period referred to above must be a recognizable/appropriate experience in quality assurance activities in a hospital environment. A valid driving license. Competencies: Teaching and training. Clinical document auditing. Ability to translate objectives into practical plans. Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and other work-related matters in order to comply with time frames. Skills: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to collect, analyse and report writing (and verbal) skills. Analytical, problem solving and positive interpersonal. Basic operations of computer technology, i.e: WORD, POWERPOINT, OUTLOOK, INTERNET and EXCEL.A working and current knowledge of strategic planning, project management and Ideal Hospital Framework standards

 
Duties
Conduct team and individual inspections to ensure that Quality Assurance plans are implemented and that practices are according to Ideal Hospital Quality Framework. Perform training and guidance where indicated to inculcate a culture of service delivery in all service areas. Monitor Quality Assurance indicators and report thereon to assist in the improvement of service delivery. Ensure that Quality Assurance committees are active. Involve quality champions and staff in quality improvement projects and facilitate that significant individual performance and positive quality culture change is recognised and rewarded. Identify best practice and help units to implement to advance Quality Assurance standards. Work with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate to the institution. Perform quality improvement audits and submit to senior management on deadlines. Identify, facilitate and co-ordinate all Quality Improvement Plans. Ensure that all units conduct Patients Experience of Care and Waiting Times Surveys. Ensure planning, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Quality Assurance programmes within the institution. Co-ordinate all aspects of Ideal Hospital Framework, including assessments and activities to accreditations. Participate in and or lead peer review assessments. Provide training and update clinical and non-clinical staff on quality issues. Ensure clinical and nursing audits are conducted to evaluate patient care. Participate in adverse events, complaints and various other related committees to improve quality of care and service user’s satisfaction. Co-ordinate and support activities for service excellence.
 

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Notes
People with disabilities, Coloureds, Indians and Whites are encouraged to apply. 
 
Applications must be delivered to-: Tara the H. Moross Centre C/o HR Section, 50 Saxon Road Hurlingham 2196 or can be posted to-: Tara the H. Moross Centre Private Bag x7 Randburg 2125. 
Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website that the institution is consistently facing, applicants are encouraged to apply using hand delivery or postal address.
 
Enquiries: Mr. S. Nhleko Tel no: (011) 535 3006/7
 
Number of Posts: 1
 
Closing Date: 2020/05/15
 
Criteria Questions
Basic R425 qualification, that is; Diploma/Degree or equivalent qualification leading to registration with SANC to practice as a registered nurse.
A minimum of 8 years appropriate & recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional nurse.
At least three years of the period referred to above must be a recognizable/appropriate experience in quality assurance activities in a hospital environment
A valid driving license
A working and current knowledge of strategic planning, project management and Ideal Hospital Framework standards
Computer literate
 
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
     
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged, If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.