Quality Assurance Coordinator

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Quality Assurance Coordinator in Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to analyse and interpret Health Systems information, compile reports and present the data to direct planning. Have Knowledge of Project and Financial Management. Good organisational, interpersonal, creative problem solving and research skills. Computer literacy (Ms Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Appropriate 4-year Health related Diploma/degree that is registrable with any of the statutory bodies of South Africa.
• Appropriate experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S). Appropriate management experience.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively within the rural districts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Health Establishment, staff & Sub District Management Team, with the implementation of the Ideal Hospital/Clinic Realisation and Maintenance and Promulgated Norms & Standards requirements. Ensure the maintenance of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards. Establish measures that will ensure Health and Safety of staff & users. Help build the competency of staff by identifying, planning and addressing Quality Improvement (OI), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Occupational Health & Safety training needs. Monitor data quality in the Health Establishment and update the Health Establishment Training data base.