• Reference Number : REFS/035275
• Directorate : DISTRICT CLINICAL SPECIALIST TEAM(DCST)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 155 099.00- R 1 320 732.00 per annum (all-inclusive remunerative package)
• Enquiries : Dr JMM Musonda contact: 076 440 2010

Requirements :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in nursing) accredited with SANC (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse, plus a post basic nursing qualification (Paediatric or Neonatal Nursing Science) with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC. Minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Paediatrics and Neonatal Nursing after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level. Diploma/degree in Health Services Management / Nursing Administration will bean added advantage. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy is essential.

Duties :

• Represent paediatric and neonatal nursing as a member of a DCST responsible for the delivery of quality health care for mothers, babies and children at all levels within a health`h district. Promote equitable distribution of resources and access to appropriate level of care for all mothers, babies and children throughout the district, Maintain personal competency in paediatric and neonatal health care, Primarily support district hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to paediatric and neonatal health care, support clinics and community health centres with service delivery related to paediatric and neonatal health care, Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities through supporting outreach programmes and development, dissemination and implementation of clinical and nursing protocols and standard treatment guidelines aligned with national norms and standards, facilitate and participate in the development, training and mentorship of health professionals in all facilities within the district, support the training, development and mentorship of nursing and allied health professionals and community workers, Assist, support and participate in risk management activities for patients (e.g. critical event analysis, morbidity and mortality meetings), practitioners (e.g. infection control) and the organisation (e.g. performance reviews) Assist, support and participate in clinical audit and quality improvement cycles in health facilities within the district. Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes. Assist, support and participate in relevant research. Facilitate and ensure effective communication with all management structures within the district, the regional and tertiary hospitals as relevant as well as the provincial Department of Health and Present regular reports on activities, health services and programmes.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022 , applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration. Driving and computer literacy will be tested.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EKURHULENI HEALTH DISTRICT

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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.