• Reference Number : REFS/056381
• Directorate : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 571 161.00 per annum (Plus benefits) Grade 1
• Enquiries : Ms. Mosia Tel no: 016 -950 6247

Requirements :

• Grade 12. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with SANC. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Appropriate/recognizable experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) will be added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of OHS regulations. Computer literacy and driver’s license is essential. Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary context.

Duties :

• Coordinate and ensure effective sustainable infection prevention and control programme within the district. Establish a system to monitor the implementation of Infection Prevention and Control policy guidelines by healthcare facilities in Sedibeng District Health and facilitate the review of existing protocols/SOPs. Establish a district IPC committee and revive and support the existing Infection Prevention and Control committees in healthcare facilities. Ensure Implementation of multimodal improvement strategies. Assist and support management to ensure that the quality management walkabout programmes include non-compliance, improvement action plans and awareness/adherence to policies and work procedures. Comply with legislation & By laws relating to the portfolios. Chair the monthly OHS & Infection Control committee meetings. Review infection control practices in the facilities and simplify and streamline processes. Waste management operational functions. Conduct and manage compliance of internal and external audits. Ensure staff receives structural and unstructured education and training on IPC to achieve 80% compliance. Participate in the Provincial Policy Development. Mitigate risks through prevention & continuous improvement program. Monitor and publish measurement statistics.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. People with disability are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health Services

Closing Date : 08-09-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.