Head of Department Theatre

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Permanent full-time position, with a competitive package and fringe benefits.

Main purpose of the job:

• To ensure that the Medical Ward is at all times efficiently managed and staffed conforming to all medic-legal aspects relative to the health care industry.
• To ensure that the quality of services is provided to all participating Doctors, patients and staff.
• All stocks are correctly recorded, received and appropriately stored.
• Ensure that all ward equipment is in good state of repair and serviced at regular intervals.

Education, Experience and competencies required:

• Degree/Diploma: General Nursing Science with Midwifery.
• Post Basic Diploma in Nursing Management required (SANC Registered).
• Post Basic Diploma in Operating Theatre Technique required (SANC Registered).
• Minimum of 5 (five) years nursing experience required.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years Theatre experience in a private hospital required.
• Previous HOD experience would be an added advantage.
• Hands on approach.
• Strong Leadership qualities
• Proof of registration with the Nursing Council and proof of personal indemnity is required.
• Ability to maintain excellent standards and service levels.
• Customer service focus.
• Integrity and willing to work flexible hours – hospital call on a rotational basis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Ability to speak and write English) other languages would be an added advantage.
• Mature personality with abilities to assist with patients in a courteous and polite manner.
• To be punctual and reliable.
• To be able to work as part of a team and to assist where necessary.
• Managerial and supervisory qualities is required.

Involvement in the operation requires the following responsibilities:

Accountability and responsibility

• Meeting all the required outputs as stipulated by the Job Guidelines.
• Ensuring that accurate stock counts are performed when required.
• Ensuring that stock is accounted for and equipment is maintained.
• Ensuring that all patient billing is performed accurately.
• Ensuring that on-going in-service education is performed in the ward.
• Theatre standby and willing to be called out on a rotational basis

Maintaining standards

• Application of policies for the operation within the Hospital industry.
• Ensure that all documentation required is correctly complete and appropriately filed and distributed.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant statutes, statutory bodies, rules and regulations, disciplinary code and staff employee manuals.

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