Lead Assistant Director, Patient Administration

Department of Health; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 438,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health is seeking an Assistant Director: Patient Administration at Level 9 (1 post) to lead patient records and related administration. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration & Management, extensive experience in patient administration, and proven supervisory capabilities.

The role includes monitoring, training, and timely reporting to improve hospital efficiency.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) with a three-year diploma/degree in Public Administration & Management and at least 5 years’ current proven experience in Patient Administration as a supervisor.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience at Chief Admin Clerk/Admin Officer level 7/8 in Patient Administration.
• Be computer literate, good report writing skills and ability to make decisions and act on them.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient records and 24-hour emergency services including admissions.
• Supervise administrative activities and staff under your care.
• Submit accurate patient statistics to improve efficiency and compile weekly/monthly reports.

Skills

Public administration

Report writing

Computer literacy

Independent work

Team player

Monitoring & evaluation

Education

Three-year diploma/degree in Public Administration & Management

Job description

Department of Health is seeking an Assistant Director: Patient Administration at Level 9 (1 post) to lead patient records and related administration. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration & Management, extensive experience in patient administration, and proven supervisory capabilities.

The role includes monitoring, training, and timely reporting to improve hospital efficiency.