Job Description

Mitchells Plain District Hospital

Bed Manager

Remuneration: R424 104 per annum

Service benefits: 13th cheque, employers contribution to the pension fund, housing, and medical aid allowance.

Requirements: Minimum educational qualifications: An Appropriate 3-year Health related qualification (degree/diploma), registrable with the relevant council of the South African Nursing Council (SANC)or Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Experience: Appropriate experience as a health professional in a hospital setting. Appropriate experience in Bed Management processes and administration is recommended. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Valid Code B/EB drivers licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to bed management within the public sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation, and monitoring of standards. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Proven effective communication, interpersonal relationships, leadership, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure.

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Responsible to lead, guide, support, and develop the patient flow management of Mitchells Plain Hospital. Apply efficient information management processes relating to bed management activities utilising current. Health information management systems. Participate in training and development of staff and in research activities. Utilize and manage resources with a focus on cost containment. Manage, monitor, evaluate, and report on bed management-related quality assurance activities and programs.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Enquiries: Dr. J Marszalek, tel. 021 3774 779

Closing Date: 1 September 2023

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications)

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