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 tothe Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), to company and industry requirements and other applicable legislation, within the Hospital, through Manco members, HODs 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 stakeholdersPatient experience drive improved patient experience through relevant hospital line managers, together with theCROClinical risk management:Oversee Health & Safety Framework including appointment of Health & Safety Representatives, supporting theHospital Manager towards a functional Health & Safety Committee structure and ensure that relevantforms/checklists and reports are completed, and risks tabledDrive 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 readinessConclude legal appointmentsCompliance ensure yearly compliance audits and completed and findings closed outClinical outcomes ensure month end data is captured, and hospital scorecards are extracted, reviewed andanalyzed monthly to identify deviations/trends and implement corrective actionQuality improvement identify and support line managers with QIPs related to improved patient experience,safety and outcomes.Clinical programs/accreditation understand the objectives of the clinical programs and accreditationrequirements (stroke, trauma, cardiac etc.) and oversee the Accreditation Coordinator in achieving the requiredoutcomesOHS and Quality training conduct all relevant training according to the OHS Act requirements (Health & SafetyRepresentative, Emergency Preparedness, Incident Management, Risk Assessment etc. required under the qualityportfolio)Degree/Diploma in Nursing OR Degree/Diploma in Safety/Quality ManagementPrevious management experience essentialCurrent registration with SANC, if applicableKnowledge of health and safetySAP Experience preferablyKnowledge of relevant legislation (specifically OHS Act)Understanding private health industry, its challenges and the key role playersComputer literacy is essential (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Drivers license and own transport
