Osindisweni Hospital

Osindisweni hospital is a district hospital in the eThekwini health district. The hospital is located in the Buffelsdraai area on the border of Ndwedwe district, 9kms from Verulam and 40kms from central Durban.

Osindisweni hospital serves mainly the communities that live in the Ndwedwe and North Local Council Districts with a catchment population of about 587 973.

Historical Background of Osindisweni Hospital

Services offered at Osindisweni Hospital




Hospital Senior Management Team

Mr N Shabane - CEO

Mr N Shabane - CEO

Dr K Koranteng-Apeagyei - Acting Medical Manager

Dr K Koranteng-Apeagyei - Acting Medical Manager

Mr BM Mthethwa - Assistant Director Systems

Mr BM Mthethwa - Assistant Director Systems

Mr MJ Mthembu - Finance Manager

Mr MJ Mthembu - Finance Manager

Mrs GC Buthelezi - Human Resource Manager

Mrs GC Buthelezi - Human Resource Manager

Mrs ZR Masondo - Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Mrs ZR Masondo - Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Ms PP Thusi - Nursing Manager

Ms PP Thusi - Nursing Manager




Telephone : +27 (0) 32 541 9200

Fax : +27 (0) 32 541 0343

Email :

Postal Address : P/Bag X15 Verulam 4340

Physical Address : Oakford Road, Verulam, Directions

Mission

Osindisweni's mission is to strive to provide an effective, efficient, high quality district hospital service through loyalty, dedication, commitment and respect for patients rights within current resources, policies, legislatures and management strategies

Batho Pele Principles

The Batho Pele Principles

Patients Rights Charter

The Patients Rights Charter

In-patients

Information for In-patients

Out-patients

Information for Out-patients

Objectives

  • To maintain a participative, democratic and representative management, with widespread consultation on all issues and combined policy and decision making.
  • To promote patient welfare by ensuring proper care and appropriate treatment, and showing all people respect, dignity and empathy. To educate patients on the primary health care approach to preventative, promote curative and rehabilitative care and advise on the referral system and appropriate use of health care facilities through the principles of the District Health System.
  • To ensure efficient personnel administration and formulate strategies for human resource development and training needs directed towards optimal staff utilisation and provide motivation and appraisals as necessary
  • To promote staff welfare by creating a conducive working environment and respecting the dignity and rights of all staff members.
  • To respect and uphold existing labour laws, conduct fair labour practice and maintain proper discipline.
  • To ensure a safe hospital environment for all people by maintaining safe grounds, buildings, structures and equipment, proper infection control and other security measures.
  • To formulate sound financial management strategies that entails appropriate cost containment measures and ensures the best possible service delivery within prescribed budgets.



Mr EM Mthimkhulu - PRO
If you have any questions, complaints, suggestions or compliments regarding Osindisweni Hospital please contact the Public Relations Officer, Mr Elias Mthimkhulu.

Telephone Number: 032 841 9219

Email:


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This page last edited on 30 May, 2023

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