Clinical Programme Coordinator: (INFECTION Prevention

Overview

Coordinate infection prevention and control programmes at Livingstone Tertiary Hospital, monitoring indicators and training staff in infection control practices.

Requirements

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirements of the job.
• Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and insight of relevant legislation and policy related to nursing s within the public sector and basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook, TEAMS, Zoom).
• Experience in Infection Prevention and Control environment.
• Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards.
• Effective communication, interpretation, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution and organizational skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
• Ability to priorities issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames.
• High level of accuracy.

Duties

• Monitor Infection Prevention and Control indicators using identification tools and report on matters arising.
• Train and develop employees in Infection Prevention and Control practices to develop the necessary insight to sustain a climate sensitive to Infection Prevention and Control needs.
• Conduct inspections to ensure that Infection Prevention and Control plans are developed and thoroughly implemented.
• Manage the establishment and training of Infection Prevention and Control Committees at health facilities.
• Interact with external health accreditation representatives to identify areas for improvement.
• Revise all policies, procedures, and standards regularly.

How to apply

can be submitted electronically via email to: Noms.Tsotsobe@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms L Mabanga Tel No: (041) 405 2348

Notes

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short- listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. OTHER POSTS