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September 2011 FROM THE ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER It gives me pleasure to pen this short article on the eve of my 65 th Birth Day. I feel privileged and blessed to be holding a career and trusted to lead an organisation of such great repute as KING EDWARD VIII HOSPITAL. It is even more fulfilling to know that this institution alongside the Medical School formed the ground that nurtured my growth from a diligent student and turned me into a dedicated Medical Professional. Five years I have spent working as a Medical Manager and the last 18 months of that time I also had the privilege of Acting as CEO. Allow me to reflect on a few highlights that stand out in my life at KE8H. I have provided leadership for the Medical & Allied professions and am proud to have had a team of dedicated employees that were assisting me to achieve the objectives of the institution. This task was made easy by colleagues at Senior Management who allowed me to blend with them even though I came from a very complex background and made me part of themselves. We went through lean periods where departments such as Pharmacy, Radiology, Radiography, Orthopaedics, ENT and Occupational Therapy, to name but a few experienced great staff shortages. Those times, before the days of OSD it was very difficult to fill these posts even when they were advertised more than once. The hospital also went through three strikes during this period and one is proud to indicate that the institution had dedicated employees who worked tirelessly with the assistance of the military medical and nursing team to ensure that the hospital remains opened despite the strikes. Indeed services such as Obstetrics and the paediatrics units struggled on to provide services in these two critical areas. One is grateful to have worked with such people. One has also seen challenges posed by deteriorating infrastructure due to the age of the hospital and the poor state of repair when we had to form a special task team to make recommendations after the collapse of the ceilings in N and I blocks within 8 months of each other. We are grateful that the department was equal to the challenge and took the matter up seriously and provided the necessary intervention. As we speak both Blocks are more that 60% towards completion and we are privileged to say that total refurbishment is taking place as well as the provision of the much needed furniture and equipment. Indeed one has seen staff moral go up and everyone rededicate themselves to serve this hospital to the best of their ability. Cont...page2

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   September 2011 

    FROM THE ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

It  gives me pleasure to pen this short article on the eve of my 65th Birth Day. I feel privi‐leged and blessed to be holding a career and trusted to lead an organisation of such great repute as KING EDWARD VIII HOSPITAL. It is even more fulfilling to know that this institution alongside the Medical School formed the ground that nurtured my growth from a diligent student and turned me into a dedicated Medical Professional. 

Five years I have spent working as a Medical Manager and the last 18 months of that time I also had the privilege of Acting as CEO. Allow me to reflect on a few highlights that stand out in my life at KE8H. 

I have provided leadership for the Medical & Allied professions and am proud to have had a team of dedicated employees that were assisting me to achieve the objectives of the institution. This task was made easy by colleagues at Senior Management who allowed me to blend with them even though I came from a very complex background and made me part of themselves. 

We went through lean periods where departments such as Pharmacy, Radiology, Radiography, Ortho‐paedics, ENT and Occupational Therapy, to name but a few experienced great staff shortages. Those times, before the days of OSD it was very difficult to fill these posts even when they were advertised more than once. 

The hospital also went through three strikes dur‐ing this period and one is proud to indicate that the institution had dedicated employ‐ees who worked tirelessly with the 

assistance of the military medical and nursing team to ensure that the hospital remains opened despite the strikes. Indeed services such as Obstetrics and the paediatrics units struggled on to provide services in these two critical areas. One is grateful to have worked with such people. 

One has also seen challenges posed by deteriorating infrastructure due to the age of the hospital and the poor state of repair when we had to form a special task team to make recommendations after the col‐lapse of the ceilings in N and I blocks within 8 months of each other. We are grateful that the department was equal to the challenge and took the matter up seriously and provided the necessary intervention. As we speak both Blocks are more that 60% towards completion and we are privileged to say that total refurbishment is taking place as well as the provision of the much needed furniture and equipment. Indeed one has seen staff moral go up and everyone re‐dedicate themselves to serve this hospital to the best of their ability. 

 

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Our challenge in this regard is for us to ensure that we maintain the hospital in as good a state as we can for as long as is possible. This one knows will happen because it will be under‐pinned by the current hospital Imple‐mentation Plan which is in line with National Health Department Ten Point Plan, MDGs, KZN Provincial and eThekwini District Service Transformation Plans. 

W e are also privileged to have been selected for assistance by Carte Blanche as a result of which we have the BHP Billiton sponsored project whereby a Paediatric Centre of excellence is under construction due for completion and commissioning in before the end of the current financial year. Halala King Edward Department of Paediatrics! Halala! 

The hospital has in the last 18 months seen the change of the guard in the Senior Manage‐ment that has posed a big challenge moving forward.  The CEO post has been vacant since April 2010 and re‐mains vacant.  The Systems Manager post was vacated in December 2010 but now there is a new incumbent.  In March the H R Manager post was vacated in March 2011 and is due to be filled on the 1st November 2011. The Nursing Manager post was vacated in June 2011 and the post was filled in August 2011.    

The Medical Manager’s post is due to be vacated on the 30th November and will need to be urgently filled. The only post with a manager of more than 8 months in senior management is that of the Finance Manager.  

The challenge for Senior Management today is to navigate this institution and enable the hospital to gear itself to meet the challenges of evolving into a Central hospital that the hospital has now been designated to be‐come.   One has no doubt that with the support that continues to come from the District as well as the Prov‐ince this goal will be achieved. 

With the imminent festive season I take this opportunity to wish all the employees of this hospital a pleasant 

Christmas Holiday and refreshing rest over the holidays. 

I am grateful to my family especially my wife for having allowed me to dedicate my time and energy to my job sometimes taking their quality time. This way it was possible to serve with dignity. 

I am grateful to the entire King Edward Staff / employees and organised labour movements who allowed me 

the 18 months to lead them and were extremely supportive.   Onward we press toward the realisation of god 

health service for the patients that King EDWRAD Hospital serves.   

Thank You.  Nime njalo.  

Olaf S B Baloyi

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T he  Physiotherapy  department  hosted 

events to promote National Physiotherapy 

back week from 05 September 2011. 

Monday: 05/09/2011 

Kicked off with a presentation to out‐ patients at Main 

Pharmacy.  The  Physiotherapy  staff  gave  advice  on 

neck and back  care, exercises, ergonomics,  causes of 

back pain and dysfunction.  In addition, a demonstra‐

tion was  done  on  postural  correction,  exercises  and 

preventive measures for back ailments. 

Wednesday: 07/09/2011 

Physiotherapists conducted a talk on back care for the 

health professional  in wards S1A and S3B. The Impor‐

tance of back care, good ergonomics and correct  lift‐

ing  techniques was  explained.  This was  followed  by 

practical  demonstrations  on  lifting.  The  nursing  staff 

actively participated. 

Friday: 09/09/2011 

Between 12h00 and 13h00 the department held a fun 

walk  for  all  staff.  A  simple  but  vigorous  route  was 

mapped  out  within  the  hospital  premises.    They 

started with warm up session of 10 minutes followed 

by the fun walk which concluded with a vigorous exer‐

cises session. 

The Physiotherapy department would like to thank the 

hospital staff for their support as well as patients who 

participated in the program 

                                           BACK AWARENESS  WEEK  

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Activities that took place during

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P harmacist  interns of King Edward VIII Hospital 

went out for a community outreach as part of 

pharmacy week. This event took place on the 20th of 

September  2011 

at  Highlands  Pri‐

mary  School  in 

Chatsworth.  The 

aim  of  visiting 

young  children 

was  to  encourage 

them to stay away 

from  drugs  and 

alcohol  since  in 

these  days  more 

young  ones  com‐

mit    themselves  into 

drugs  and  alcohol, 

which  results  into death of  children  and  sometimes 

becoming criminals.    King Edward Hospital pharma‐

cists interns also gave the kids  many presents includ‐

ing  teddy bears, sweets and so on. The main aim of 

this  event  was  to  promote  quality  care  by  raising 

awareness to the community about healthy  lifestyle,  

do’s  and  don'ts 

when it comes to 

medication.  The 

presentation also 

included  how 

these  children 

could notice peo‐

ple  who  are 

hooked  on  drugs 

as well  as where 

they can get help 

I.e.  centres  to 

contact  incase  a 

relative  or  a 

friend is addicted to drugs 

  PHARMACY WEEK 2011 

Pharmacists interns  doing a presentation at Highlands pri‐

mary School 

This is the group responsible for Pharmacy Week 2011 

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K ing Edward Campus  College of Nursing  

had a welcoming 

of group 07&09/2011 

celebration on the 30th 

September.    

Mrs Nkabinde, College 

Principal gave a brief his‐

tory of the college, that it 

is affiliated with Univer‐

sity of KwaZulu Natal, its 

uniqueness is that it provides post basic registra‐

tion programmes.  The principal felt it was impor‐

tant for students to familiarize themselves with 

the vision of the college; which is: “To produce 

caring and competent nurses and clinical nurse 

specialists who will be responsive to the current 

and future health care needs of the people of KZN 

by empowering them with nursing knowledge, 

skills and attributes in a supportive and therapeu‐

tic environment.”   

Mrs Nkabinde’s closing 

remarks to students 

were on the impor‐

tance of remembering 

where they came from 

and that they should 

be proud of being part 

of King Edward VIII 

Nursing 

Cam‐

pus. 

Left:  Out going LRC Members and Right: New LRC Members 

    NURSING COLLEGE NEWS 

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                                                        WELCOMING OF GROUP 07 AND 09/2011 

Mrs Mbatha and Mrs Nkabinde at the ceremony 

Mrs Nkabinde: College Principal 

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P K H ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ,

Mr  Sanele  Herold  Ndlovu  is  a  newly  appointed  Employee 

assistant practitioner (EAP) at King Edward VIII hospital.  He previously  worked 

at Don McKenzie hospital. He is a young energetic , very enthusiastic and pas‐

sionate young man. Sanele  is holding a BA degree  in health science and social 

services, HIV/AIDS counseling and management, he  is also a qualified   facilita‐

tor. He obtained all these qualifications  from different institutions includ‐

ing university of South Africa  (UNISA), Damelin and UKZN– Howard Cam‐

pus.   

One of his  roles  in  the organization  is  to conduct EAP Programme  for staff:    in empowering  them on health 

matters, Psychosocial counseling in addressing challenges they encounter. Mr Ndlovu also provides  advices to 

staff on how to adapt and cope with the working stressful conditions, how to enhance their wellbeing and the 

working conditions.   Sanele is the driving force behind healthy lifestyle initiatives in the hospital. 

I t is a great honor to introduce Mr. B.B Khoza as 

our new Nursing Manager.  He  has taken over 

from Mrs. Zola who retired at the end of 

June2011. This honorable man is originally from 

the rural area of Eshowe under kwaKhoza tribal au‐

thority. Mr. Khoza did his primary education at 

Eshowe, he did secondary education at Umlazi selec‐

tive school known as Matumbulula High School and 

matriculated at Zwelibanzi High School. He then did a 

Nursing Degree at Prince Msheyeni Memorial hospital, 

further studied at UNISA and Ongoye University. He 

has been in different hospitals such as Prince Mshiyeni 

hospital when he was working as nursing assistant, 

was appointed at Mahatma Ghandi hospital as night 

duty nursing manager.  He was then appointed as Dep‐

uty Nursing Manager at Addington hospital.  He 

started working as a Nursing Manager at this hospital  

on the 

1st Au‐

gust 

2011. 

He is 

the first 

male 

Nursing 

Man‐

ager to be appointed at King Edward Hospital.  

“So far the challenges that I have encountered are 

shortage of staff, unacceptable behavior of nurses .  

My principle says: “its either you shape in or you 

shape out!” “You will be my friend by performing your 

duties and by showing respect”, said Mr. Khoza.  

WELCOME TO KE8H 

Mr  B.B  KHOZA‐NURSING MANAGER 

E Z A S E K H A N G E L A  P A G E 6

Mr  H.S  Ndlovu– EAP  PRACTITIONER 

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K ing Edward VIII Hospital was  visited by  Chris  Hani  Baragwanath,  P.E. 

Complex  Hospital  and  Poly  Clinic.  

Capitec Bank sponsored the Tourna‐

ment  together  with  Sanlam  who  paid  for  the  sports 

fields that was used on the day. 

The games began at 11 o’ clock in the morning, the first 

game was King Edward vs Chris Hani Baragwanath,  the 

score was  4‐1  in  favour  of  King  Edward Hospital.    The 

second game was between P.E. and Poly Clinic, the score 

was 5‐4  in favour of Poly Clinic and the final was played 

by King Edward and Poly Clinic and the final score was 3‐

2 in favour of King Edward. There was also an Exhibition 

match which was played by King Edward Old Timers and 

Chris Hani Old Timers, the game was won by Chris Hani 

by 1 goal to nil. 

The Ladies game was won by P.E. Complex Hospital by 6‐

5 beating King Edward ladies. 

 

There were lots of prizes that were on offer on that day.  

King Edward Soccer Team won  themselves a big  trophy 

and  the  ladies won a  runners up cup. Other Give away 

prizes  were  offered  by  Sanlam  who  gave  away  three 

Woolworths Vouchers and Capitec gave away a Capitec 

hamper. 

A  big  thank  you  to  all  our  sponsors,  especially  Capitec 

Bank and Sanlam.  To all our visitors “ningadinwa nango‐

muso.”   A big Thank you to Mr Khoza for everything he 

did on the day. 

P A G E 7 E Z A S E K H A N G E L A

UNITED IN SPORT ACTIVITIES 

KING EDWARD HOSPITAL SOCCER TEAM  KING EDWARD  HOSPITAL NET BALL TEAM  

Mr Khoza and “Mzayoni” with 1st prize trophy 

Ntabeleng (Netball runner up winners), Mr Khoza and 

Xolani 

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PREVIEW ON SPORT ACTIVITIES 

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P K H ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ,

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COLLEGE ACTIVITIES 

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVE 

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   Work in Progress: BHP 

Paediatric Centre of  

Excellence 

Should you have any newsworthy items, please forward them to:  

[email protected]  or contact Office no.3, Admin Block.  031 360 3021 

King Edward VIII Hospital, Corner Rick Turner (Francois) and Sydney Road, Private Bag X02,  

CONGELLA 4013 

http:www.kznhealth.gov.za/kingedwardhospital.htm