Manager: Health Services Unit

RESPONSIBILITIES AMONGST OTHERS:

Provide input into the development of the Health Services departmental strategy; develop an annual business plan related to Primary Health Care aligned to the Health Services department's strategic objectives; promote a shared vision of RBA programme; coordinate service delivery to ensure clinical services meet patient needs; certified Health Care Professionals, compliant with HPCSA requirements, provide services; manage, monitor, and assess the implementation of primary healthcare (including treatment and preventative programmes) programmes; identify opportunities to provide additional community primary health care services through mobile clinic facilities and analyse health data to identify major health trends and risks.

Maintain key relationships with the Provincial Health Department and Emergency services; maintain strategic relationships with other healthcare professionals within the RBN and across the province; develop and maintain key relationships with patients, providing quality healthcare and collaborate with the respective Managers across RBA and other RBN entities to enhance collaboration and leverage off opportunities.

COMPETENCIES:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and legislation governing healthcare practitioners

In-depth knowledge of disease prevention controls

Proficient knowledge of computer-based data management programmes and information systems that manage medical records

Good knowledge of reporting principles.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent people management skills

Excellent planning and organisation skills

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for RBA to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that RBA shall take all measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA.

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences with an Advanced Post-qualification in Primary Healthcare/ Health Sciences

Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or with the relevant body (where applicable)

A Postgraduate qualification in Health Sciences or a related field will be an added advantage.

At least 5 years’ in a management position (managing a team of health care professionals).