- 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:
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Diploma/Degree in Nursing (SANC-registered Professional Nurse)
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1-year post-basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment & Care (PHC)
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10 years nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse
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6 years post-qualification experience in PHC (after obtaining the PHC post-basic)
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3 years management experience
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Valid driver’s licence
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Ability to travel extensively and work under pressure
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Strong leadership, communication, and data analysis skills
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Knowledge of financial management
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Computer literacy
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
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Strong leadership and supervisory abilities
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Excellent verbal and written communication
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Good interpersonal and time management skills
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Ability to travel extensively and work extended hours if needed
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Computer literacy
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Strong team-building skills
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Ability to coordinate and analyse data for quality improvement
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Knowledge of financial management principles
Key Responsibilities
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Support the re-engineering and strengthening of Primary Health Care systems
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Oversee Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) compliance across facilities
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Monitor performance of priority health programs based on APP and AOP targets
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Manage and provide oversight of PHC program implementation
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Work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality clinical service delivery
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Conduct quality improvement audits, surveys, and assessments
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Provide expert advice on quality care across the district
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Produce monthly performance reports for senior management
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Monitor both clinical and non-clinical standards regularly
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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