- Post: Assistant Manager: PNA7 (Primary Health Care)
- Reference: MMD/P/01/2025
- Salary: R755 355 per annum
- Centre: Mangaung Metro District
- Department: Free State Department of Health
- Type: Permanent (Public Service)
Summary:
This is a senior nursing management position responsible for overseeing Primary Health Care (PHC) services in the Mangaung Metro District. The Assistant Manager ensures PHC re-engineering, quality improvement, compliance to Ideal Clinic standards, and monitoring of district health programs. The role requires extensive PHC experience, strong leadership, and the ability to oversee both clinical and non-clinical performance indicators across multiple facilities.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma/Degree in Nursing (SANC-registered Professional Nurse)
1-year post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment & Care (PHC)
10 years nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse
6 years post-qualification experience in PHC (after obtaining the PHC post-basic)
3 years management experience
Valid driver’s licence
Ability to travel extensively and work under pressure
Strong leadership, communication, and data analysis skills
Knowledge of financial management
Computer literacy
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and supervisory abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication
Good interpersonal and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to travel extensively and work extended hours if needed
Computer literacy
Strong team-building skills
Ability to coordinate and analyse data for quality improvement
Knowledge of financial management principles
Key Responsibilities
Support the re-engineering and strengthening of Primary Health Care systems
Oversee Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) compliance across facilities
Monitor performance of priority health programs based on APP and AOP targets
Manage and provide oversight of PHC program implementation
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality clinical service delivery
Conduct quality improvement audits, surveys, and assessments
Provide expert advice on quality care across the district
Produce monthly performance reports for senior management
Monitor both clinical and non-clinical standards regularly
Represent the district at provincial forums on Quality, Finance, and Key Priority Programs
Enquiries
Mr WA Malete
Assistant Manager: Admin and Support
Cell: 083 271 2534
Email: MaleteWA@fshealth.gov.za
Applications
Apply online at: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment