Deputy Nursing Manager: PNA-8

The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives. Requirements : Grade 12/Senior Certificate. : Grade 12/ Matric Certificate. Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in nursing) OR equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse. A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level. Additional qualification in Nursing Management. A valid driver's license. Computer literacy. Duties : Support service delivery in the district hospital, community health centres (CHC) and PHC clinics in all aspects related to PHC nursing. Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities through outreach programmes and the development, dissemination and implementation of clinical protocols, standard treatment guidelines aligned with national norms and standard. Facilitate, participate and support the development, training, and mentorship of healthcare professionals in all facilities within the district, particularly nurses, allied health professionals, and community health workers. Support the District Management Team (DMT) to establish and maintain system for health surveillance, health information, communication and patient referral guidelines. Support the DMT to ensure appropriate infrastructure, equipment, and sundries are available for the provision of quality PHC nursing care. Assist the DMT with strategic and operational planning of services. Support the supervision of PHC nursing services including recruitment and management. Support, and participate in risk management for patients, practitioners and the district health services, including conducting clinical audit and quality improvement cycles. Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes for services, including effective use of data and appropriate reporting. Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the DCST, with other professionals in the district and with local communities and their structures. Closing Date : 28-08-2026