ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (Quality Assurance)

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 694 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare department in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Assistant Manager Nursing to manage the Quality Assurance Programme. The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of nursing experience, including 3 years at a management level. Responsibilities include developing quality improvement plans, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must possess a Diploma in nursing and a valid South African driver's license. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse.
• At least 3 years of management level experience.
• 1 year experience in Quality Assurance environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Operational requirements for Quality Assurance Programme.
• Develop Quality Improvement Plans and Protocols.
• Conduct QA meetings and Clinical Audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing skills

Computer Literacy

Management level experience

Healthcare Quality Assurance Knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in nursing)

Qualification in Total Quality Management (advantage)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING (Quality Assurance)

• Reference Number : REFS/024358
• Directorate : Quality Assurance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 693 096.00 per annum plus benefits

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Proof of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC. A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level. At least 1 year experience in Quality Assurance environment. Applicant must be in a possession of a valid South African driver’s license and able to drive. Computer Literacy (i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Knowledge and understanding of Healthcare Quality Assurance program (Patient Safety Incident (PSI) Management, Customer Care Services, Regulated Norms and Standard, Ideal Clinic/ CHC Framework) etc. Knowledge of related Guidelines Health Regulations, Policies and Acts. Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary context. Ability to handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously. Analytical thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Report writing skills. Good work ethics, integrity and honesty. The following will be an added advantage: A qualification in Total Quality Management.

Duties

• Manage the Operational requirements for Quality Assurance Programme. Develop an Operational Plan aligned to the Departmental Strategic Plan. Develop Quality Improvement Plans, Protocols, and SOP’s. Ensure compliance to indicators with regards to Complaints, PSI, PEC, Ideal Clinic/CHC Framework, Regulated Norms and Standards and Clinical Audits. Promote compliance, implementation, monitoring of National Guidelines and Policies. Support the unit in the investigation of Complaints and PSI, conduct QA meetings and Clinical Audits. Conducts support visits to the facilities in the District. Collate and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Monitor compliance of Quality Assurance Indicators as per Annual Performance Plan. Analyse data, establish and monitor trends. Plan and facilitate relevant trainings on Quality Assurance program. Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents and display the capacity in human resource planning and people management.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date

09-01-2026

Criteria Questions

• Do you have a basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Do you have a minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.