• Reference Number : refs/019802
  • Directorate : JHB HEALTH DISTRICT (SUB DISTRICT D)
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 683 838.00 - R 767 184.00 P/A plus benefits
  • Enquiries : Ms. M. Mazibuko Contact no: (011) 527 1086

Requirements :

  • A Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties referred to in the glossary of terms (speciality relevant to PHC setting). Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. The proof of current registration will be requested from shortlisted candidates. A minimum of 10 years; appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at management/supervisory level. (Less one year from experience for candidates appointed from outside the public service after complying with registration requirements). Financial management and human resource management; Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills; Sound knowledge of public service policies, Code of Conduct, Team building and Policy formulation. Computer literacy and a driver’s license is compulsory.

Duties :

  • Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other Health Professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial and religious differences. Be able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service delivery. Promote patient advocacy and ensure that all clinics adhere to the Batho Pele principles and quality priorities. Be able to develop contacts, build & maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery. To ensure compliance to professional and ethical standards at all times. Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by relevant health facilities. Oversee provision of a comprehensive package of service at PHC level. Support all clinics to adhere to effective implementation of Service and Quality Improvement Plans, Occupational Health and Safety as well as Quality Assurance Program etc. Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, norms and standards within the clinics. Support clinics to adhere to the Office of the Health Standards Compliance requirements, Ideal clinic compliance and support PHC re-engineering program implementation at all clinics. Support management and control of Human, Financial and material resources. Monitor utilization of budget to ensure that the clinics function within the allocated budget. Supervise and monitor staff performance in accordance with Performance Management and Development System (PMDS); develop and implement staff training plan. Attend to grievances of managers and staff. Administer discipline; and ensure that absenteeism and abscondment of staff is effectively controlled. Ensure submission of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly reports, annual reports and any other required report using the expected submission standard. Manage implementation of Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. Oversee integration of the COVID 19 vaccination program into the mainstream day to day clinic activities. Oversee submission of quality data to improve the poor performing indicators. General administration duties and management soft skills is mandatory.

Notes :

  • Applications must be filled in on a new Z83 form accompanied by a comprehensive CV scanned as one PDF Document. Copies of ID, qualifications do not need to be attached. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified documents during or before the interview date. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Persons who are foreign nationals or who are in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation or endorsement certificate from the respective Council or body. Recommended candidates will be subjected to security screening, reference, vetting and medical process. The Department reserves the right to not make an appointment. Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Applications must be submitted to this email: SubDistrictD.JobApplications@gauteng.gov.za, Applicants must indicate the post reference number as subject of the email. If you have not being consulted in three months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department of Health (Gauteng) is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : JHB HEALTH DISTRICT (SUB-DISTRICT D)

Closing Date : 20-02-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have a diploma/degree in nursing and currently registered with SANC?
Do you have a ten years’ appropriate experience after registering as a professional nurse?
Do you have a six years’ appropriate experience after obtaining a 1-year post basis qualification in any relevant specialty?
Do you have a three years experience at management/supervision level?
Do you have computer literacy and a valid driver’s license?

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.