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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.
 
Assistant Director: Quality Improvement Governance
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH154/2025
  Victoria Hospital
 
Competencies(Knowledge/Skills):
Advanced coaching experience to admin and clinical personnel in a healthcare ecosystem. Extensive working experience utilising recognised improvement methodology in a healthcare setting. Experience in translating strategic goals of health care services using quality improvement methodology to maximise efficiency and achieve good health outcomes. Experience of utilising advanced data analysis to make recommendations to management on process improvement in a health care setting. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft 365 packages.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in a health-related field registrable with any South African Health Professional Body.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience of utilising recognised quality improvement methodology in a healthcare environment. Hospital experience is an advantage. Evidence of delivering training in Quality Improvement methodology to groups and individuals.
 
Enquiries:
Mr Jonathan Vaughan (021) 799 1201 Jonathan.Vaughan@westerncape.gov.za
 
Note:
Shortlisted candidates could be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required “The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the department, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.”
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) Drivers Licence.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Work within a healthcare ecosystem to support health care facilities and services along the patient pathway. Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate process improvement to the healthcare ecosystem. Lead and direct process improvement projects that delivers measurable operational performance improvement. Coaching of all levels of healthcare personnel in recognised quality improvement methodology to improve operational performance. Create an empowering culture within teams to translate strategic direction into meaningful sustainable objectives. Develop a training program, based on an established service improvement framework that can sustain improvement thinking and application, and assist with the development and training material to different staff categories.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 468 459 per annum - R 551 823 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/22/2025 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: 9/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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