• Reference Number : REFS/038557
• Directorate : Ouality Assurance
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R693 096.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr WK Malebati - Tel No - 0823328501

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent, a Basic R425 qualification (diploma/ degree in nursing) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Registration with SANC and proof of current registration. Diploma/ Certificate in IPC. Have a minimum of 8 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period must be appropriate at management level. 5 years’ experience as Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Programme. Must have the ability to work under pressure and be creative thinker. Must have skills in Strategic and Operational Planning, Financial Management and Policy Development. Must be able to work independently. Report writing end time management skills. Must be computer literate in Microsoft Package (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and have a valid driver's license. The applicant must have a sound communication skill (Written and Verbal).

Duties :

• Establish a system to monitor the implementation of NDoH and GDoH Infection Prevention and Control policy guidelines by healthcare facilities in Gauteng Province and facilitate the review of existing protocols/SOPs. Facilitate IPC research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of Infection Prevention and Control program. Establish provincial IPC committee and revive and support the existing Infection Prevention and Control committees in the healthcare facilities. Develop a costed IPC Plan for Gauteng Department of Health. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual Infection Prevention and Control reports. Undertake/Conduct infection surveillance, routine data collection and analysis for management intervention. Ensure that nosocomial infection and outbreaks are investigated and reported. Monitor the availability of Protective Clothing for patients and staff in the healthcare facilities in the province. Develop healthcare facilities ongoing hand hygiene auditing and intervention strategies. Establish and implement a system to facilitate early identification and isolation of confirmed and suspected infectious diseases.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. 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), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (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. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. 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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 20-03-2026

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.