Assistant Manager: Nursing – Non-Communicable Diseases and Palliative Care (PNA7)
Free State Department of Health | Corporate Office
Job Details
- Post Number: POST 35/173
- Reference Number: H/A/36/2026
- Position: Assistant Manager: Nursing – Non-Communicable Diseases and Palliative Care (PNA7)
- Centre: Corporate Office
- Salary: R720,819 – R846,282 per annum
- Benefits: 13th cheque, housing allowance and optional medical aid, subject to prescribed requirements
Job Overview
The Assistant Manager: Nursing will oversee the implementation and management of programmes relating to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and palliative care across the Free State. The role focuses on policy implementation, quality improvement, holistic patient care, staff development, clinical training, programme monitoring and effective resource management.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Matric/Senior Certificate.
- Basic R425 nursing qualification, such as a Diploma/Degree in Nursing, or an equivalent qualification allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing; or
- A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing under R174, allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- At least 8 years’ appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- At least 3 years of the required experience must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Oncology experience/qualification will be an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should have:
- Excellent negotiation, facilitation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Understanding of nursing scope of practice and nursing standards.
- Knowledge of the National Strategic Plan on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.
- Knowledge of the National Policy Framework and Strategy on Palliative Care.
- Understanding of key stakeholders and their relevance.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams at different levels.
- Understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Planning, organising, leading and controlling skills.
- Delegation and supervisory skills.
- Staff motivation and performance management skills.
- Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities
Policy and Programme Management
- Ensure the development and implementation of policy guidelines and protocols for NCDs and palliative care.
- Develop and implement strategic and operational plans.
- Ensure effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme and related contracts.
Patient Care and Service Delivery
- Coordinate and oversee holistic nursing care for palliative, geriatric and chronic disease patients across the Free State.
- Ensure care is patient-centred and evidence-based.
- Align services with national guidelines to improve quality of life and clinical outcomes.
- Initiate treatment, implement programmes and evaluate patients’ clinical conditions.
Palliative Care Development
- Identify palliative-care skills gaps at district and facility levels.
- Plan and facilitate in-service training, workshops and orientation for:
- Professional Nurses
- Doctors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Community Health Workers (CHWs)
- Conduct awareness campaigns to reduce stigma surrounding palliative care.
- Advocate for early referral to palliative care, rather than limiting referrals to end-of-life care.
Clinical Standards and Quality Improvement
- Ensure implementation of clinical protocols relating to:
- Pain management
- Frailty screening
- Diabetes and hypertension control
- End-of-life care
- Maintain service satisfaction through training and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate programme performance.
Human Resources
- Ensure staff development and performance management.
- Implement relevant human resource policies.
- Support continuous professional development and skills improvement.
Financial and Resource Management
- Ensure effective utilisation of resources.
- Comply with applicable Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Supply Chain Management policies.
- Monitor programme-related contracts and resources.
Enquiries
Dr XTN Mthethwa
Tel: (051) 408 1540/1407