Job Summary
To plan, direct, and manage the efficient and effective delivery of quality nursing education and training services at the Academy/Training Centre, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

The role is responsible for maintaining high educational
standards and achieving quality training outcomes in alignment with the Academy’s and Group’s vision, mission, policies, and strategic objectives.
The incumbent will ensure compliance with the requirements and directives of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), the South African Nursing Council (SANC), the Academy, and affiliated Clinical Facilities.

The position is accountable for overseeing academic excellence, regulatory adherence, programme quality, and the successful
development of nursing students within a professional learning environment.

Qualification
Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree or Equivalent qualifications
NQF level certification in Nursing Management
Master’s degree in nursing education
Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC as an Assessor and moderator).
Must have 3 years’ management experience of a training and education institution.
Must have 5 years’ experience in Nursing Education
Must have Higher Education and Academy management experience
Legislation, policies, procedures and standards relevant to nursing

Role Specific Knowledge
Ensure the compliance and monitoring of the Academy’s BEE status
Conduct nursing education in accordance with DHET, CHE, SANC and SAQA requirements whilst adhering to relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
Drive the accreditation of nursing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in accordance with the Regulatory and Group’s requirements
Lead the improvement of the Academy’s performance through the establishment, implementation and monitoring of quality assurance policies and procedures and ensuring the effective administration of
all activities
Oversee student administration and education (theoretical and clinical study guides and training manuals)
Support clinical facilitators in the formulation of clinical manuals and formative and summative assessment evaluations
Develop a marketing strategy for the Academy aligned to the Group’s marketing and growth strategy
Participate in the marketing of the Academy activities through various communication and media platforms, including developing and publishing the Academy newsletter, prospectus and newspaper and through the facilitation or conducting of school and university visits
Identify new clinical facilities for potential student placement within Nursing and consult with stakeholders on existing clinical facilities
Drive the Academy recruitment strategy (staff and students) according to the regulated for student:
staff ratio and according to the agreed budget
Drive the onboarding and orientation of staff and students to ensure expedient integration within the Academy structures and programmes requirements
Ensure that expenditure is aligned to budget and considering the Academy capital expenditure budget as approved by the Board of Directors.
Maintain and account for all student activity funds and money allocated to students.
Develop collaborative relationships with key government bodies, for example Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Labour (DOH), with regards to compliance to regulatory requirements.

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