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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Bed Manager
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS2/2022
  Mowbray Maternity Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate 3 year National Diploma/Degree registrable with an appropriate Health Professions Council.
 
Experience:
Appropriate and relevant experience in a hospital environment. Appropriate Bed management experience and lean management insight. Appropriate Supervisory experience.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good organising and decision-making skills. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy (MS Office package and MS Outlook). The ability to communicate in 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape. Problem solving skills. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Manage information of patients and statistics in relation to bed management. Develop, manage, and implement Bed Management policies, protocols and procedures within the hospital. Plan, coordinate and manage patient referrals to other health facilities. Reduction in length of stay of patients in a hospital bed in conjunction with the relevant medical teams. Coordinate the activities of medical, nursing, allied workers and administrative disciplines regarding the planning, processing and utilisation of hospital resources to ensure effective and efficient flow of patients within the institution in participation with other provincial institutions and districts. Manage and coordinate the discharge plan for patients, ensure discharge medication, OPD bookings and transport, ensuring reduced congestion within the admissions unit which include the monitoring of disposition times.
 
Enquiries:
Mrs M Holland, Tel no: (021) 659 5550
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 382 245 - R 450 255 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
1/14/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
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