Chief Officer: Professional Nurse

Job Title- Chief Officer: Professional Nurse (post level 8) (Job ID: 5976)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Health Centre- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date- 10/11/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**: - Manage general functioning of the clinic which includes, but not limited to, delegating tasks, schedules and assignment as needed. - Design and implement clinic strategies to reach organizational goals. - Recruit, hire and coordinate the training of new staff members. - Perform and review performance of staff. - Submit reports as required - Ensure that staff is registered at SANC, and that procedures and protocols are followed as required by SANC and DoH. - Liaise with various stallholders including DoH and NGO’s. - Budget planning and implementation of sustainability measures. - Order medication, consumables, and equipment as necessary. - Update Risk registers and identify new risks and ensure mitigation strategies are in place. - Ensure compliance with POPIA and ethical codes. - Develop and implement strategic management plans in the division. - Assist with clinical duties of the clinic as necessary, including, consultations with patients, treatment, education and support. **Inherent Job Requirements**: - Relevant degree/diploma in nursing with qualifications in General, Midwifery/Accoucheurs, psychiatry and community health. - Post basic degree/ diploma in Primary Healthcare. - Dispensing certificate. - NIMART. - Pulsa Plus/P101. - Post basic degree/diploma in health care management. - Knowledge of PrEP. - Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC). - A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a clinic environment and clinic management. - A valid driver’s licence. **Recommendations**: - Language proficiency in Sotho and/or Zulu. - Dispensing licence. - Experience in working with young adults. - Competencies**Key Competencies Required**: - **Results oriented**: - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. - The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. **- Strategic thinking**: - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. **- Business Acumen**: - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading**: - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. **- Building coalitions**: - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. **Required documents** - A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. - Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). - A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). - Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). - A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). - Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). **Assumption of duties**: 01 February 2025 or as soon as possible. **Closing date**: 10 November 2024. **Salary**: **The salary is available on request.** **Fringe benefits**: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. **Enquiries**: **General**: - _