Clinical Programme Coordinator – Hospital Group – Northern Cape, Kimberley Full Time

About the Job:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring effective implementation, management and sustainability of clinical programs (e.g., cardiac, stroke & trauma) aligned to international best practice and/or accreditation requirements, in conjunction with Group Managers.

In addition, the successful candidate will facilitate communication and engagement between MDT members via relevant clinical committees; coordinating all information and documentation for these forums.

There is a large focus on management of data registries and using data and outcomes to drive quality improvement initiatives with stakeholders.

The Clinical Programme Coordinator has an indirect reporting line into Group in that implementation of clinical programs and accreditation is a strategic objective for the hospital group. All clinical programme accreditation work is done under the guidance of the Group heads

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or Nursing education with critical care or specialist unit experience, e.g. (ICU or trauma background) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) (could be a registered paramedic)
• Updated BLS certificate and current registration with SANC, if applicable
• 3+ years’ business experience with exposure to quality improvement
• Understanding private health industry, its challenges and the key role players
• Computer literacy is essential (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Drivers’ license and own transport

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understanding the objectives of clinical programs and accreditation requirements (stroke, trauma, cardiac etc.)
• Engaging with MDT members on the requirements of these programs and ensuring that all parties understand their roles and responsibilities
• Interpreting cardiac/trauma/stroke requirements and ensuring these are translated into practice (there could be other clinical requirements added from time to time, dependent upon the selection of clinical programme)
• Applying relevant clinical knowledge, including knowledge of the entire patient journey, to meet certain requirements of clinical programs linked to local/international standards
• Coordinating relevant committee meetings, applying the terms of reference and standard agenda, and documenting of minutes/actions
• Analysing and interpreting data including process and outcomes data, radiology and pathology data, and the like, and identifying improvement opportunities
• Documenting quality improvement project cycles using PDCA and working with key stakeholders to implement improvement actions
• Conducting internal compliance audits to assess level of compliance to programme requirements
• Coordinating emergency preparedness mock drills and simulations, including coordinating all parties at the right time and ensuring everyone knows what is required of them in an emergency situation
• Providing ongoing ad-hoc communication and reporting (both internally and externally), as and when required
• Coordinating community events involving screening and education, dependent upon clinical programme/accreditation requirements
• Conducting/coordinating employee training based on the requirements of the clinical programme/accreditation

Should you meet the above requirements, we urge you to apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to Jason@glass-house.co.za