REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist within the relevant discipline PLUS Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist within the relevant discipline PLUS A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist within the relevant discipline. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of clinical concept within the relevant discipline; Good operative skills to carry out major orthopaedics procedures; Research and organizational ability; Ability to supervise and teach junior staff; Conflict management; Management skills including financial and human resource management; Knowledge of current national and international health and public service legislation and policies including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct, assist and stimulate research relevant to the Specialty. Represent the Hospital where requested by the Department and the Medical Manager. Promote and ensure community orientated clinical services and develop outreach services to the referring hospitals in Uthukela district. Maintain necessary discipline over staff under his/her control. Conduct out-patient specialist clinics and provide expert opinion where required and participate in provisioning a 24 hour service. Accept the responsibility for consultation of inpatient and outpatient service delivery to Ladysmith Hospital and referring facilities. Participate in commuted overtime. Responsible for clinical governance pertaining to the unit. Create academic and training platform for staff and assist in sourcing accreditation from HPCSA. 
 
ENQUIRIES: DR.M.E. Pule Tel No: 036- 6372111 EXT: 1002 
APPLICATIONS: Ladysmith Regional Hospital, 36 Malcolm Road, Ladysmith 3370, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith 3370 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 July 2018
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD CLINICAL UNIT: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY REF NO: HCU O&G 01/2018 
SALARY : An all-inclusive package of R1 550 331 per annum is payable to the successful candidate who will be required to enter into a Permanent Employment Contract, as well as complete a Performance Agreement with the Manager of the post, plus Inhospitable Area Allowance of 18% and Commuted Overtime. The all-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. 
CENTRE : Ladysmith Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a within the relevant discipline PLUS Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist within the relevant discipline PLUS A minimum of 3/Three years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist within the relevant discipline. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of clinical concept within the relevant discipline; Good operative skills to carry out advanced clinical services; Research and organizational ability; Ability to supervise and teach junior staff; Conflict management; Management skills including financial and human resource management; Knowledge of current national and international health and public service legislation and policies including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct, assist and stimulate research relevant to the Specialty. The incumbent will represent the Department where requested by the Department and the Hospital Manager. Will promote and ensure community orientated clinical services and develop outreach services to the Uthukela district. Control and management of clinical services as delegated. Maintain necessary discipline over staff under his/her control. Attend to administrative matters as pertains to the unit. Conduct out-patient specialist clinics and provide expert opinion where required and participate in provisioning a 24 hour service. Applicant to also accept responsibility for consultant inpatient and outpatient service delivery to regional referral hospital to Ladysmith Hospital. After hours clinical participation in accordance with commuted overtime. 
 
ENQUIRIES: DR. M.E. Pule Tel No: 036- 6372111 EXT 1002 
APPLICATIONS: Ladysmith Regional Hospital, 36 Malcolm Road, Ladysmith 3370, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith 3370 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 July 2018
 
 

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING (LEVEL 1&2 HOSPITAL) (REF NO: ITSH 8/2018) 
SALARY : R756 525 (All-inclusive package). Other Benefit: 12% rural allowance of basic salary. 
CENTRE : Itshelejuba Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior certificate, registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Current proof of registration with SANC for 2018 /19, a minimum of 10 years post basic experience in nursing after registration with SANC. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Recommendation: Valid driver’s license, Degree / Diploma in Nursing Management and Computer Literacy. Relevant Experience: People management, financial management, strategic planning, policy analysis and development, and delegation. Knowledge Skills: in depth knowledge and understanding of health related Acts, regulations, Guidelines and other related policies such as Nursing Act and regulations Health Act Code of Ethics professional Practice of the South African Nursing Council, Nursing Standard of Practice Scope of Practice, Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Mental Health Act. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service including: skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour relations Act, Grievance Procedure. Good Communication Skills. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Team building and diversity management. Basic computer literacy to enhance service delivery. 
 
DUTIES : Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the division. Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of nursing care programs. Advocate and ensure promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism. Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to nursing care. Utilize information technology and other management information systems to manage nursing information for the enhancement of service delivery. Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes efficient and effective health care. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Ensure compliance to National Core Standards (NCS). Initiate and conduct audit in all units. Ensure clinical competence in all categories of nurses to ensure that scientific principles of nursing processes are maintained. Contribute to development of clinical management guidelines and protocols for management of patients. Be able to plan, maintain and control Nursing Services budget. Evaluate patient care programme from time to time and make proposals for improvement that is supported by strong work ethics. Be able to manage own work and those units reporting to the post and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance nursing services. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs TM Vilakazi Tel No: 034-4134000 
APPLICATIONS: All applications must be addressed to Itshelejuba Hospital Private Bag x0047 Pongola 3170 or hand delivered to the Human Resources Office at Itshelejuba Hospital. 
 
NOTE : An application for Employment Form (z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Department or from the website www.kznhealth .gov.za Certified copies of ID documents, Std10, educational qualifications, certificates of service and professional registration certificates (not copies of certified copies) and proof of current registration must be submitted together with your CV. Original signed letter from your current employer ,confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations for the advert. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the z83, eg ref ITSH 1/2018.Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Please note that the selected candidate will be subjected to pre-employment screening and verification process. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payments of S&T claims. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 July 2018
 
 
 
 
 
PHARMACIST SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 REF NO: PHARM 03/2018 
SALARY : R736 425 – R781 611. An all-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. Other Benefits: 12% Inhospitable Rural Allowance of Basic. 
CENTRE : Ladysmith Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. B. Degree in Pharmacology plus registration with SACP as a Pharmacist. Proof of current registration (2018) with SACP as a Pharmacist. Three years’ experience after registration as a Pharmacist (Post Comm. Serv.). Proof of experience/certificate of service endorsed by Human Resource Department. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Pharmaceutical services, policies, procedures and legislations including essential drug list; Excellent communication skill both written and verbal; Ability to be part of inter-active team knowledge of essential drug list and National drug policy; Commitment to service excellence, good supervisory, analytical and team building skills; Appropriate clinical and theoretical knowledge; Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to stock control. 
 
DUTIES : Execute all duties, functions and responsibilities to the best of his/her ability and within applicable legislation. Comply with requirements for Good Pharmacy Practice and Scope of Practice for a Pharmacist as laid down by the South African Pharmacy Council. Ensuring an accurate, efficient and cost effective pharmaceutical service including, outpatient dispensing, stock acquisition and control, ARV rollout and pre dispensing to clinics. Maintain accurate and appropriate patient records in line with legal requirements. Retrieve, interpret, evaluate and supply information regarding the nature and use of medicines, disease statistics and healthcare. Exercise control over expenditure. Perform standby duties over weekends, after hours and public holidays with own transport arrangements. Deputize Assistant Manager when required. Direct supervision of pharmacist, community service pharmacist, pharmacist intern and pharmacy assistants. Provide necessary orientation, training, assessing, disciplining and monitoring of all staff. Promote Batho Pele principles in the execution of duties for effective delivery. Be able to manage conflict and apply discipline. Be able to manage and coordinate productivity and be part of a inter-active and multi-disciplinary team. Display sound understanding of relevant legislation, Acts, policies and procedures pertaining to pharmacy including Essential Drug List (EDL), and Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG) and District Health System.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. W.P. Greffrath Tel No: 036- 6372111 EXT 1127 
APPLICATIONS: Ladysmith Regional Hospital, 36 Malcolm Road, Ladysmith 3370, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith 3370 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 July 2018
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER – SPECIALITY REF NO: NURS 06/2018 
Component: Obstetrics and Gynaecology 
SALARY : R499 953 per annum, 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance (employees must meet prescribed requirements), (Medical Aid Optional) 
CENTRE : Ladysmith Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Current Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife 2018. Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in Advanced Midwifery. A minimum of 9/nine years appropriate recognizable in nursing after registration as a General Nurse. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year Post Basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Knowledge, Skills, Training, and Competencies: Good verbal and written communication and report writing skills. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving skills. Knowledge of legal frame work and prescripts within the Department of Health. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Knowledge of code of conduct and Labour Relations procedures / processes. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and Patients’ Rights Charter. 
 
DUTIES : Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the institution. Assist in planning, organizing and monitoring of objectives of the units and departments. Demonstrate understanding of Human Resource and Financial Management and practices and procedures. Supervise staff under your control. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patients’ needs, requirements and expectations (Batho-Pele). Able to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Manage all resources within units effectively and efficiently to ensure optimal service delivery. Carry out PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programmes and participate in the training and development of staff. Ensure that all equipment in the nursing department is adequate, checked and is in working order. Provide a safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts. Oversee the functioning of units / wards and report to nursing management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs. T.M. Buthelezi, Tel No: (036) 637 2111 
APPLICATIONS: Ladysmith Regional Hospital, 36 Malcolm Road, Ladysmith 3370, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith 3370 
CLOSING DATE : 06 July 2018
 
 

 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING PHC [PHC SUPERVISOR] REF NO: STAN 02/2018 (X1POST) 
Component: Stanger PHC 
SALARY : R499 953 per annum Plus 8% rural allowance. Benefits: 13th Cheque, home owner’s allowance, and Medical aid optional [Employee must meet prescribed policy requirements] 
CENTRE : ILembe Health District Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Standard 10/or (Vocational National Certificate). Degree / Diploma in General Nursing Plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC) plus, Current registration with SANC as General Nurse and Primary Health Care plus, A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after registration as General Nurse of which 5 years must be appropriate/ recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care. Valid Code EB Driver’s license (Code8). Proof of previous and current work experience (certificate/s of service) endorsed and stamped by HR Office must be attached. Knowledge, skills training and competencies required: Good report writing and time management skills. Understanding of nursing legislation, ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on service delivery. Ability to provide mentoring, team building, supervisory skills and couching to her/his supervisees. Good communication, interpersonal relations, counselling, conflict management skills and decision making. Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patients’ Rights Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance Procedures and Finance policies etc. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling. Co-ordination and planning skills. Ability to assist in formulation of patient care related policies. 
 
DUTIES : Implementation of Quality Improvement Plan. Conduct patient satisfaction survey and waiting times for the clinics. Ensure adequate control and allocation of Human and Material resources. Facilitate that the clinics has functional clinic committees and ensures community participation. Plan and monitor utilization of budget to ensure that the clinic functions within the allocated budget. Supervise and monitor staff performance according to EPMDS. Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism. Facilitate provision of clinical services, educational services and be involved in medical research. Evaluate and monitor compliance with clinical protocols norms and standards within the clinic. Analyze and interpret statistic including PHC Programme indicators. Participate in Operation Sukuma Sakhe Programme. Facilitate the realization and maintenance of Ideal Clinic Programme in the facilities. Support PHC re-engineering by ensuring that outreach teams are functional. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms. T.M Banda (Deputy District Director: IDHSD) Tel No: 032 437 3500 
APPLICATIONS: Applications to be forwarded to: Human Resources Department, The District Director, Ilembe Health District Office, Private Bag X 10620, Stanger 4450 
FOR ATTENTION: Ms. JL Mhlongo 
 
NOTE : Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website-www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV and originally recently certified copies of highest educational qualification/s (not copies of certified copies) of required educational qualifications set out in the advertisement plus certified I.D Copy, Updated Curriculum Vitae. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. ILE GROUT01/2016. Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 13 July 2018
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GENERAL UNIT: REF NO: OM GEN 8/2018 (X2 POSTS DAY & NIGHT) 
SALARY : R394 665 per annum. Other Benefits: medical aid (optional), rural allowance, housing allowance: employee must meet the prescribed requirements. 
CENTRE : Eshowe District Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Basic R425 qualification i.e. Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, Registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse, Experience: minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with South African Nursing Council, in General Nursing with midwifery. Certificate of service from previous employers is compulsory. Please include verification of employment from current employer, which must be endorsed and signed by Human Resource Management. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of nursing care policies and procedures, nursing statutory regulation and guidelines and other relevant legal frameworks e.g. Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulation and Grievance Procedures. Good communication, report writing, facilitation, leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving skills. Financial Management. Computer skills. 
 
DUTIES : Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practises and how this impacts on service delivery. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at unit level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Improve Hospital efficiencies. Assist with the management of the transformation process and change within the units to ensure that the objectives of the institution are met. Deputise the Assistant Nursing Manager. Provide day and night services. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Nursing Manager: DR FN Dube Tel No: 035-4734500 
APPLICATIONS: Direct your application quoting the relevant reference number to: The Chief Executive Officer Eshowe District Hospital, Private Bag X504 Eshowe, 3815. Hand delivered applications may be submitted to the Human Resource Section, Eshowe District Hospital, before 16H00 on or before the closing date. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs GZ Dube: Human Resource Manager 
 
NOTE : Applications should be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za and should be accompanied by a CV (experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualification certificates plus registration certificates. Certificate of service must be endorsed by Human Resources. Certified copy of identity document. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post after advertisement. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained for the Pre-Employment checks which will be conducted by the Department for the following i.e Security Clearance/vetting, Security clearance for criminal records, credit records, (Financial, assets records etc), validation of identity document, drivers licence, professional driving permit (where required). Citizenship/permanent residency, Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)-Business Interests, verification of Education qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), verification of employment history/reference checks-previous experience from employers. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. “People with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Short listed candidates will not be compensated for Subsistence and Travelling claims(S&T). 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 July 2018