Operational Manager- Night Duty

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science. Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science. Diploma / Degree in Health Service Management. Certificate in computer Course. Current registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwife / Accoucher and Health Service Manager. A minimum of 7 years clinical experience in nursing after and Midwife in a hospital environment as General Nurse in a hospital environment. Current SANC receipt for 2026. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Leadership, management, planning, organizing and co-ordination skills. Knowledge of relevant Acts, prescripts, policies and procedures governing health care service delivery. Clinical competencies and policy formulation. Sound knowledge of nursing care delivery approaches and scope of practice in the areas under their control. Sound knowledge of priority programs, clinic

Duties

Diagnose and manage obstetric emergencies in the absence of a doctor (i.e.) Eclampsia APH etc. Identify high risk clients during ante-partum and post- partum periods, manage them or refer them accordingly to hospital policy. Develop vision and mission and objectives for obstetric unit. Develop, implement and review obstetric policies / SOP. Conduct Perinatal Mortality reviews or meetings. Know SANC rules and regulations pertaining to 172 obstetrics. Develop and implement in-service education and quality improvement programs for the obstetrics department. Act as an advocate for clients utilizing Batho Pele principles. Form part of the multi-disciplinary team. Participate and lead in all obstetrics programs, i.e. PPIP, PMTCT, BBI, MBFI, and RHC – reproductive health. Identify training needs for the staff. Practice participative management by assisting with relief duties of the supervisor.

Enquiries

Mrs. M.C Maqutu Tel No: (039) 688 6117

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