Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Overview

This program is designed to strengthen and deepen the student’s knowledge and skills in the field of health service management. The program fosters innovation and creativity in nursing managers, producing graduates who can effectively use problem-solving skills to influence clinical practice, service delivery, and policy and effect change as nurse leaders. As nurse leaders and managers, they will be able to use the outcomes of current research and/or evaluation studies as a foundation for their own evidence-based practice, decision-making, and policy-making.

SAQA

Pending allocation

NQF Level

08

Duration

1 Year FT | 2 Years PT

Closing Date

31 AUGUST 2025

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR Bachelor of Nursing Honours Degree OR an Advanced Diploma at NQF Level 7 OR Equivalent Qualification.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery (R425 or R174) OR a comprehensive Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (R425)
  • OR a Diploma in Nursing (R683) and a Diploma in Midwifery (R254) OR a Diploma: Staff Nurse (General) R171 and including an Advanced Diploma: Midwifery (R1427).
  • Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse, Midwife /accoucheur
  • Have two years’ post-basic experience, excluding the Community Service year, in relevant health services setting.
  • In cases of international students, SANC requirements and SAQA and/or HESA verification processes shall be followed.
  • Computer literacy.
  • International students require limited registration with SANC to facilitate clinical placement.

Programme Structure

Awaiting finalisation

CONTACT DETAILS

Applications to be addressed to : Ms Arthi Somasundram
Email: somasundrama@ukzn.ac.za | 031 260 3149
For additional information contact Dr BM Dube, Postgraduate Diploma Programme Coordinator.
Email: Dubeb@ukzn.ac.za OR Dr EM Mhlongo Nursing Discipline Academic Leader. Email: Mhlongoem@ukzn.ac.za

Interested in this programme? Submit your application here.