Job Description

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Implement, monitor and control clinical risk processes according to quality and risk standards.
• Ensure all work completed is per policy, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with SHERQ and IPC officers at hospitals to ensure the consistent application of risk reporting systems.
• Take responsibility for the below outlined duties applicable to the management of incidents:
• Coordinating the investigation of potential risks across the Group
• Reviewing patient records and all other relevant information generated through incident reporting
• Collaborate with Group Risk Manager in identifying negative trends from incidents and make necessary recommendations for improving risk management processes and patient safety
• In collaboration with the Group Risk Manager, develop systems to provide support to SHERQ and IPC officers across the Group
• Compile detailed risk reports and inform relevant committees and legal bodies of incidents.
• Ensure compliance to relevant laws and regulations pertaining to clinical risk management in nursing and hospitals
• Provide advice (and where necessary draft relevant documentation) regarding CHG Standards, Policies and SOPs
• Communicate with customers, service providers and professional organisations to keep abreast of industry or business trends
• Perform regular site visits to build and maintain healthy relationships with the nursing fraternity, SHERQ and IPC officers
• Manage stakeholder relationships and quality of service delivery to ensure successful overall business results
• Participate in activities that improve and strengthen competency in the Groups clinical risk management system
• Comply with cost controls in order to achieve section budget
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction and to streamline processes
• Escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs or financial losses.

Job requirements

• To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
• B Cur degree, Relevant management or risk management qualifications
• 3-5 years experience in Clinical Risk management
• Extensive IPC and nursing knowledge is non-negotiable.

Legal / Professional registration required:

• South African Nursing Council

Additional requirements include:

• Demonstrable experience in managing an organisations clinical risk function
• Clinical Risk Management
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Nursing and Patient Care
• Legislation, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to nursing
• Knowledge in healthcare related quality management and improvement

Knowledge of and skill/s in:

Interactive Communication.

Client Centricity

Planning and Organizing

Team Leadership

Stress Management

Impact and Influence

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