Operational Manager- Specialty (Advanced Midwifery) PNB3

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 680,000 - 760,000; Full time

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Job summary

Department of Health is seeking an Operational Manager- Specialty (Advanced Midwifery) to supervise nursing care in the Edenvale Regional Hospital’s obstetric unit. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure high standards of patient care, and drive initiatives to improve perinatal outcomes.

The role requires extensive clinical leadership, postgraduate midwifery credentials, and formal management training, with eligibility for SANC registration and weekend/public holiday flexibility.

Qualifications

• Mandatory nursing registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
• Post basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
• Experience as a nurse after SANC registration with nine or more years.
• Experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology department after Advanced Midwifery qualification.

Responsibilities

• - Supervise and evaluate nursing care quality within professional scope and guidelines.
• - Ensure nursing practice complies with legislation, ethics, and standards.
• - Implement obstetric priority programs to reduce mortality and morbidity.
• - Manage unit resources, HR and financial policies; work with multidisciplinary teams.
• - Maintain data and reporting aligned with planning documents; participate in training and research.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

SANC-registrable nursing diploma/degree

One-year Post basic Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science

Diploma in Health Service Management/Nursing Administration/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operational Manager- Specialty (Advanced Midwifery) PNB3

• Reference Number : refs/056321
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : R720 819 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. Basic Diploma/Degree that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. One (01) year Post basic diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science that is registered with SANC. Diploma in Health Service Management/ Nursing Administration/ Management. Nine or more years’ appropriate experience as a nurse after registration with SANC. Five years of the period referred above must be appropriate /recognizable experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department after obtaining one-year Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science qualification. Demonstrate computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to compile presentations and draft professional reports.

Duties :

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and set nursing standards. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Improve perinatal mortality and morbidity through implementation of Obstetric priority programs, EMTCT, MBFI, RHS, ESMOE. Able to manage own work, time and that of subordinate to ensure proper nursing service in the units. Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisor, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report written when required. Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Participate in training, research and self-development. Display a concern for patients, promoting Respectful Maternity Care, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho-Pele. Promote achievement of Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and OHSC. Effective data management that aligns Operational Plan with GDOH and District Annual Performance Plan. Demonstrate willingness and flexibility to work weekends and public holidays as required by operational needs. Knowledge of PFMA and Supply Chain Management Regulations and other regulatory framework

Employer :

Department of Health

Location :

Edenvale Regional Hospital

Closing Date :

04-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 certificate?

Do you have qualification that allows you to register with SANC as Professional nurse?

Do you have 1 year post basic diploma in midwifery and neonatal nursing science that is registered with SANC?

Do you have Diploma in Health Service Management/ Nursing Administration/ Management?

Do you have at least 9 or more experience as Professional nurse after registration with SANC as profesional nurse?

Do you have 5 years experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department after obtaining one-year Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science qualification?