Deputy Manager Nursing (Level 1 & 2 Hospitals)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Manager Nursing (Level 1 & 2 Hospitals), based in Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,201,302 a year. How to apply: Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand deliver to A-Block 1% Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital Private Bag X07 MOBENI 4060 - Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to Reference number to quote: PMMH31/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• E Provide strategic leadership and direction to Primary Health Care nursing services. ¢ Coordinate, supervise and monitor quality and efficient patient-care services. e Monitor impiementation of the District Health Plan, PHC indicators, norms, standards and targets, and initiate corrective action where required. ¢ Coordinate planning, monitoring and evaluation of PHC service delivery within the sub-district. e Ensure compliance with Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), Ideal Health Facility, clinical governance and nursing standards. e Manage human, financial and material resources effectively, including budget monitoring and audit compliance. e Manage staff performance, development, discipline and grievances. e Ensure effective infection prevention and control and quality-improvement programmes. e Monitor key PHC programmes, including HIV, AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Tuberculosis (HAST), communicable and non-communicable diseases, and maternal, neonatal and child health. e Promote health education, health promotion and disease prevention. e Strengthen multidisciplinary, outreach and stakeholder relationships. e Use health information and monitoring and evaluation findings to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. e Support service-delivery innovations towards Universal Health Coverage/National Health Insurance (NHI). e Perform any other duties delegated by the relevant authority.

Requirements

• E Basic R425 Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery. e Current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration (2026).
• 9 years’ appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration, with at least 4 years at Primary Health Care (PHC) management level. e Diploma/Degree in Nursing Administration/Health Service Management will be an added advantage. ¢ Computer literacy and a valid driver's licence. e Certificates of service/official letters of service must be signed and stamped by Human Resources (HR).
• E Knowledge of Primary Health Care policies, legislation, guidelines, norms and standards. e¢ Knowledge of nursing care processes, procedures, clinical governance and quality assurance. e Knowledge of human resource management, financial management and supply chain management processes. e Knowledge of District Health System planning, monitoring and evaluation. e Knowledge of PHC programmes, including HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Tuberculosis (HAST), communicable and non-communicable diseases, and maternal, neonatal and child health. e Good leadership, management, coordination and supervisory skills. « Good communication, report-writing, conflict-management and problem-solving skills. « Ability to manage human, financial and material resources effectively. ¢ Ability to analyse and interpret health information and use data to improve service delivery. ¢ Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage with internal and external stakeholders. e¢ Computer skills, including the ability to use relevant Microsoft Office applications. e Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.