The main purpose of this position is to monitor, coordinate and administer risk activities across assigned CHG facilities. The incumbent is responsible for identifying, assessing and recommending actions for actual and potential exposures to the Group with the aim of improving patient safety.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Implement, monitor and control clinical risk processes according to quality and risk standards.
• Ensure all work completed is per policy, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with SHERQ and IPC officers at hospitals to ensure the consistent application of risk reporting systems.
• Take responsibility for the below outlined duties applicable to the management of incidents:
• Coordinating the investigation of potential risks across the Group
• Reviewing patient records and all other relevant information generated through incident reporting
• Collaborate with Group Risk Manager in identifying negative trends from incidents and make necessary recommendations for improving risk management processes and patient safety
• In collaboration with the Group Risk Manager, develop systems to provide support to SHERQ and IPC officers across the Group
• Compile detailed risk reports and inform relevant committees and legal bodies of incidents.
• Ensure compliance to relevant laws and regulations pertaining to clinical risk management in nursing and hospitals
• Provide advice (and where necessary draft relevant documentation) regarding CHG Standards, Policies and SOPs
• Communicate with customers, service providers and professional organisations to keep abreast of industry or business trends
• Perform regular site visits to build and maintain healthy relationships with the nursing fraternity, SHERQ and IPC officers
• Manage stakeholder relationships and quality of service delivery to ensure successful overall business results
• Participate in activities that improve and strengthen competency in the Group’s clinical risk management system
• Comply with cost controls in order to achieve section budget
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction and to streamline processes
• Escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs or financial losses.

Job requirements

• To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
• B Cur degree, Relevant management or risk management qualifications
• 3-5 years’ experience in Clinical Risk management
• Extensive IPC and nursing knowledge is non-negotiable.

Legal / Professional registration required: 

• South African Nursing Council

Additional requirements include:

• Demonstrable experience in managing an organisation’s clinical risk function
• Clinical Risk Management
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Nursing and Patient Care
• Legislation, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to nursing
• Knowledge in healthcare related quality management and improvement

Knowledge of and skill/s in:

Interactive Communication.

Client Centricity

Planning and Organizing

Team Leadership

Stress Management

Impact and Influence