RESPONSIBILITIES AMONGST OTHERS:
Provide input into the development of the Health Services departmental strategy; develop an annual business plan related to Primary Health Care aligned to the Health Services department's strategic objectives; promote a shared vision of RBA programme; coordinate service delivery to ensure clinical services meet patient needs; certified Health Care Professionals, compliant with HPCSA requirements, provide services; manage, monitor, and assess the implementation of primary healthcare (including treatment and preventative programmes) programmes; identify opportunities to provide additional community primary health care services through mobile clinic facilities and analyse health data to identify major health trends and risks.
Maintain key relationships with the Provincial Health Department and Emergency services; maintain strategic relationships with other healthcare professionals within the RBN and across the province; develop and maintain key relationships with patients, providing quality healthcare and collaborate with the respective Managers across RBA and other RBN entities to enhance collaboration and leverage off opportunities.
COMPETENCIES:
In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and legislation governing healthcare practitioners
In-depth knowledge of disease prevention controls
Proficient knowledge of computer-based data management programmes and information systems that manage medical records
Good knowledge of reporting principles.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent people management skills
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences with an Advanced Post-qualification in Primary Healthcare/ Health Sciences
Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or with the relevant body (where applicable)
A Postgraduate qualification in Health Sciences or a related field will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years' in a management position (managing a team of health care professionals).