The Skills Gap in Nursing Management in the South African Public Health Sector

Abstract

This research confirms that there is a lack of management capacity within the public health sector and also identifies the areas in which the lack of knowledge or skills is most significant.

Liderazgo en los servicios de salud

“…En los servicios de salud, la autogestión, la planificación, control y capacidad de liderazgo en relación con su capacidad para ofrecer servicios de salud, sugiere que a pesar que los directivos son capaces de planificar y prever el camino a seguir y crear un entorno favorable para ellos y su personal, la falta de capacidad de ejecución debe conducir en el futuro desarrollo de la gestión y la formación en programas dirigidos a las gestoras de personal de enfermería por ejemplo en temas de habilidades de liderazgo unido a habilidades de gestión para favorecer la planificación estratégica y la toma de decisiones efectivas como competencia fundamental de los líderes de procesos (40).…”

We need higher education: Voice of nursing administration from Kabul, Afghanistan

“…There are limited studies on nursing administration from the neighbouring countries to compare our findings. However, (Pillay, 2011). Furthermore, it is reported by Opiyo and English (2010), that improved performance was associated with training.…”

“…However, there are numerous studies from other countries which show a huge gap. For instance, 24.8% of the nursing administrators in Taiwan had masters degree (Kang et al., ) and 36.2% of the nursing managers in South Africa had degree in nursing (Pillay, ). Furthermore, it is reported by Opiyo and English (), that improved performance was associated with training.…”

The holistic leadership model and the nurse unit manager: assessing requisite leadership competencies in the Rwandan context

“…Throughout sub-Saharan Africa, it has been noted that many nurses promoted to significant leadership roles lack the necessary leadership experience or critical thinking educationrequiredfor success (Nakanjako et al, 2015). In South Africa, Pillay (2011) noted that many nurse managers in the public health sector believe being able to control staff is the most critical competency, followed by leading, organizing, and self-management. Considered even less relevant to the role of nurse manager were clinical skills, planning, and the development of legal/ethical competencies (Pillay, 2011).…”

“…In South Africa, Pillay (2011) noted that many nurse managers in the public health sector believe being able to control staff is the most critical competency, followed by leading, organizing, and self-management. Considered even less relevant to the role of nurse manager were clinical skills, planning, and the development of legal/ethical competencies (Pillay, 2011). Maboko (2011) made it clear that these autocratic leadership styles simply do not work and nurse managers need to learn more about contemporary models of leadership, and hone the abilities to supervise, role model, and demonstrate caring.…”