Quality Manager

About the position

Well known private hospital group requires a Quality Manager.  This position is based in Johannesburg South.
Reporting to the Hospital Manager, and as a member of the hospital management committee (Manco), the Quality Manager will assume responsibility for ensuring effective implementation, management and sustainability of the clinical governance framework, its pillars and related clinical governance standards, policies, processes, systems, guidelines & training. In addition, the incumbent will drive compliance to
the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), to company and industry requirements and other applicable legislation, within the Hospital, through Manco members, HOD’s and other relevant hospital stakeholders. Lastly, s/he will play a lead role in coordinating quality improvement initiatives, clinical/accreditation programs, and clinical quality reporting together with relevant hospital stakeholders
Patient experience – drive improved patient experience through relevant hospital line managers, together with the
CRO
Clinical risk management:
Oversee Health & Safety Framework including appointment of Health & Safety Representatives, supporting the
Hospital Manager towards a functional Health & Safety Committee structure and ensure that relevant
forms/checklists and reports are completed, and risks tabled
Drive Function/Dept risk assessment and the of risk registers and mitigating actions.
Oversee the HCRW management process together with the IPC and service provider.
Drive emergency preparedness and disaster management readiness
Conclude legal appointments
Compliance – ensure yearly compliance audits and completed and findings closed out
Clinical outcomes – ensure month end data is captured, and hospital scorecards are extracted, reviewed and
analyzed monthly to identify deviations/trends and implement corrective action
Quality improvement – identify and support line managers with QIP’s related to improved patient experience,
safety and outcomes.
Clinical programs/accreditation – understand the objectives of the clinical programs and accreditation
requirements (stroke, trauma, cardiac etc.) and oversee the Accreditation Coordinator in achieving the required
outcomes
OHS and Quality training – conduct all relevant training according to the OHS Act requirements (Health & Safety
Representative, Emergency Preparedness, Incident Management, Risk Assessment etc. required under the quality
portfolio)

Degree/Diploma in Nursing OR Degree/Diploma in Safety/Quality Management
Previous management experience essential
Current registration with SANC, if applicable
Knowledge of health and safety
SAP Experience preferably
Knowledge of relevant legislation (specifically OHS Act)
Understanding private health industry, its challenges and the key role players
Computer literacy is essential (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Drivers’ license and own transport

Desired Skills:

• quality management
• hospital
• safety
• OHS Act

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Basic salary
• medical aid
• provident fund
• bonus