Chief Executive Officer - Free State Department of Health



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DUTIES:          

Job Purpose: 

  • To plan, direct, coordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of clinical and administrative support service through working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal and regulatory framework: 
  • To represent the hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums; to provide strategic leadership to improve operational efficiency within the health establishment to improve health outcomes. 

Strategic Planning: 

Prepare a strategic plan for the hospital to ensure that it is in line with the 10-point plan, national, provincial, regional and district plans.

Financial Management:

  • Maximize revenue through the collection of all income due to the hospital; ensure that the hospital in managed within budget in line with the PFMA and relevant guidelines;


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  • Ensure that adequate policy, systems and procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources, planning of financial resources mobilization, monitoring and evaluation and asset and risk management.
  • Facility Management to ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery; ensure that systems and procedures are in place to ensure planning and timeous maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Human Recourse:

  • Develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilization of human resources, promote a safe and healthy working environment through compliance with relevant legislation including occupational health and safety committees.
  • Ensure continuous development and training of personnel and implement monitoring and evaluation of performance.

Procurement and management of Equipment and Supplies: implement a procurement and provisioning system that is fair, transparent, competitive and cost-effective in terms of provincial delegated authority and in line with PFMA; ensure that goods and services are procured in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Clinical and Corporate Governance: oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care; establish community networks and report to the Hospital Board.

  • Responsible for corporate governance inclusive of infrastructure planning and maintenance as well as occupational health and safety; manage the institution’s risks to ensure optimal achievement of health outcomes.
  • Suggest policy, operational and procedural improvements by ensuring good knowledge of national and international trends, community needs and possible legislative changes.


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REQUIREMENTS:          

  • An MBChB/BCHD qualification and registration with the relevant professional body; a post graduate Masters in Public Health and / or Management and a minimum of 8-10 years senior management experience in the health sector or hospital management.
  • Strong behavioural attributes with the ability and stature to manage KPAs of highly qualified health specialists. 
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the public health sector.
  • A valid driver (code 08) license is an inherent requirement. 
  • Successful completion of Nyukela SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of government.

Competencies:

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of the relevant legislation such as the National Health Act, Public Finance Management Act, (PFMA), Public Service Act; and related regulations and policies.
  • Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, Financial Management, Change Management, People management and empowerment.

Process Competencies:

Service delivery innovation Knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis, Communication, Client orientation and customer focus.

 

SALARY: R1 521 591 per annum (Level 15), an all-inclusive annual remuneration package

CENTRE: Universitas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein

ENQUIRIES:  Mr MNG Mahlatsi Tel No: (051) 408 1107/08


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