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Umgeni Hospital



Umgeni Hospital is a specialised hospital situated in Howick, which provides care for intellectually challenged persons with physical and multiple disabilities. The degree of mental condition ranges from severe to profound. The hospital caters for people of all races from 3 years and onwards within KwaZulu- Natal Province.

Umgeni Hospital has 411 usable beds and provides comprehensive and compassionate care approximate 362 intellectual challenged individuals with severe to profound mental retardation. To be able to maintain quality of patient care, Batho Pele Principles and Patients Rights are adhered to.

Patients are accommodated in 12 wards according to the nursing care and treatment they require. Individual wards accommodate between 26 to 52 patients, thereby making a homely atmosphere difficult, but we try our best. We have no security wards Mental Health Care User’s are allowed to move around within the institution.

03/09/2024 In Howick and surroundings we are encountering electricity problems since yesterday. This affected our telephone lines, please use alternative number: 071 866 2252.​


 Criteria for admission to Umgeni hospital



Hospital Senior Management Team

Mr J Situma CEO (Acting)

Mr J Situma: Monitoring Evaluation Manager

Mr J Situma: Monitoring Evaluation Manager

Mrs S.T Chule : Nursing Manager

Mrs S.T Chule : Nursing Manager

Mr. F.A Mhaka : Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services

Mr. F.A Mhaka : Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services

Mr.ZN Hlatshwayo : AD : Systems Management

Mr.ZN Hlatshwayo : AD : Systems Management

Mr BM Gwamanda : HR Manager

Mr BM Gwamanda : HR Manager

Mr D Ntuli : AD : Finance and Supply Chain Management

Mr D Ntuli : AD : Finance and Supply Chain Management



Contact Details

Telephone:  +27 (0) 33330 6146

CEO Cell: 060 531 2490

Fax: +27 (0) 33 330 5564

Postal Address: P/Bag X23 Umgeni 3290

Physical Address: Main Road, Howick

GPS co-ordinates:  30.232779 | -29.5008778

Email:

Vision

A leading provider of optimal health care services for the mentally challenged individuals with associated physical and behavioural conditions within KwaZulu-Natal.

Mision

To provide sustainable, comprehensive, integrated, efficient and cost- effective quality care directed at improving quality life for the mentally challenged individuals, based on Primary Health Care approach through district health system.

Core Values

  • Commitment to service excellence
  • Respect for human dignity, for our clients and patients
  • Honesty, trustworthiness and integrity
  • Maintain open communication, transparency and consultation at all levels.
  • Respect for socio-cultural and religious values.
  • Courage to learn and innovate.
  • Job creation, poverty alleviation for the betterment of life of citizens of KwaZulu-Natal including the previously disadvantaged groups.

Services Offered

Vacancies

If you have any questions, complaints, suggestions or compliments regarding Port Shepstone Hospital, please contact the Public Relations Officer, Mrs P.P. Morai

Name : Ayanda Biyase

Telephone Number : (039) 688 6276

Email :

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This page last edited on 03 September, 2024

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