Head of Department - Netcare Education

Head of Department - Netcare Education page is loaded Head of Department - Netcare Educationlocations: Netcare Education South West Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 27, 2026 (3 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR104986 We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. ROLE SUMMARY The function will be responsible for liaising with a network of stakeholders to ensure academic business growth and business unit sustainability. (Academic HOD) The incumbent will be responsible for leading the Netcare Education's Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare department and is accountable for the overall management of the Basic and Post Basic Nursing Academic and Clinical departments. The incumbent will further be responsible for the sustainable performance of the academic department within the Higher Education environment, ensuring alignment to the Netcare values and fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. (HEQSF Aligned Nursing Programme HOD) The incumbent will be responsible for leading the Netcare Education's Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare department and is accountable for the overall management of the HEQSF Aligned Nursing Academic department. The incumbent will further be responsible for the sustainable performance of the academic department within the Higher Education environment, ensuring alignment to the Netcare values and fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. Postgraduate and Short Specialist Nursing Programme HOD) The incumbent will be responsible for leading the Netcare Education's Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare department and is accountable for the overall management of the Post Basic Nursing Academic and Clinical department. The incumbent will further be responsible for the sustainable performance of the academic and clinical department within the Higher Education environment, ensuring alignment to the Netcare values and fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. (HEQSF Aligned Clinical HOD) The incumbent will be responsible for leading the Netcare Education's Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare department and is accountable for the overall management of the Clinical department. The incumbent will further be responsible for the sustainable performance of the clinical department within the Higher Education environment, ensuring alignment to the Netcare values and fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. (Please delete that which is not applicable)KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Operational process improvement and efficiencies • Managing operational activities of Netcare Education which will require alignment to the Netcare goals of broadening access to healthcare in South Africa specifically and to the vision of being a market leader in nursing and healthcare related education. • Provide input into the design of education related systems to streamline work processes and Technoligical enablement. • Ensure technological enablement with innovative as well as accepted business processes and research activities. • Manage, coordinate and ensure the facilitation and production of research within Netcare and Netcare Education and collaboratively with other institutions. • Ensure Netcare group compliance to and administration of to all relevant education and legislative bodies. ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATION Transformation targets • Ensure achievement of transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee GROWING WITH PASSIONATE PEOPLE Build and maintain stakeholder relationships • Liaise with a complex network of stakeholders to ensure business growth and business unit sustainability. • Build strategic inter-departmental relationships to help achieve business goals. • Promote sound staff, learner and stakeholder relationships. People management • Assign decision-making, authority, tasks and responsibility to appropriate persons in order to maximize organisation and employee effectiveness. • Management of staff and performance. • Develop talented educators. • Facilitate effective change and conflict management. Personal and professional development • Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development. • Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures. BEST AND SAFEST PATIENT CARE Academic management • Develop, implement, monitor, and report on academic processes, procedures, systems, activities and any other related function. • Project Management of courseware development processes with lecturers and content authors. • Manage all nursing education and related education and training activities according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of Netcare and Netcare Education. • Manage, advise, and influence the delivery of cost-effective quality education SKILLS PROFILE EDUCATION Required • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Midwife/ Professional Nurse • A Bachelors degree • A Master's Degree • Additional qualification in Nursing Education. • A qualification in another Post Basic Specialty. • Management qualification. WORK EXPERIENCE Required • Education Expertise. • Previous experience in a management role. • Experience in operational and tactical management. • Proficiency in stakeholder relationship management. • Research proficiency. • Strong and persuasive negotiating skills. • Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite. KNOWLEDGE Required • In-depth knowledge and ability to implement academic, educational, and business management principles. • Advanced knowledge of legislative and business climate pertaining to general and nursing education. Preferred • Knowledge of government and private partnerships. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation SKILLS Aligning performance for success Collaboratively work with direct reports to set meaningful performance goals, establish an approach to achieve set objectives and create a learning environment. Coaching Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge, skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Initiating action Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives, taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required and being proactive. Taking Action Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results. Decision Making Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions, using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solution, taking action that is consistent. Initiating action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives, taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required and being proactive. Leading through vision and values Communicates the importance of the vision and values, translate the vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviours, guides and motivates others to take actions that support the vision and values, recognizes and rewards associates whose actions support the organization's vision and values. WORKING CONDITIONS • Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations. • Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.