Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital

Purpose:
Manage the institution efficiently and effectively, in terms of the management framework of the Public Service and in accordance with the strategic direction of the National and Provincial Health Department.

Key Performance Areas:
Plan, direct coordinate and manage the efficient and effective delivery of clinical and administration support services through working the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal regulatory framework. 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: maximise revenue through collection of all income due to the hospital; Facility Management: ensure business support and systems to promote optimal management of the institution as well as optimal service delivery; Human Resource Management: develop, implement and maintain human resource management policies and guidelines, systems and procedures that will ensure effective and efficient utilisation of human resources; 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 the PFMA; Monitoring and evaluation and Asset and Risk management; Clinical and Corporate Governance: oversee clinical governance to ensure high standards of patient care; establish community networks and report to the Hospital Board. Represent the Hospital Authoritatively at provincial and public forums.

Requirements:
National Senior Certificate, an undergraduate qualification MBChB/BChD (NQF level 7) and postgraduate qualification in Management/ Public Health (NQF Level 8) as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience in the Health Sector at Senior Management level. Registration with the relevant Professional Council. Knowledge of relevant such as National Health Act, (PFMA), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies. Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate (Nyukela) required prior to appointment.

Competencies:
Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, Communication, Client Orientation and Customer focus. A valid driver’s license.