Clinical Programme Coordinator (TRAINING and

Overview

Clinical Programme Coordinator for training at Uthukela District Office, requiring a nursing diploma, SANC registration and seven years' experience.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.
• An appropriate B Degree / National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Nursing, PLUS.
• Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Registration as a Midwife /Accoucheur with SANC.
• Computer Certificate- Ms Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint) and post graduate qualification in Nursing Education will be an added advantage.
• Current Registration with SANC.
• Valid Driver’s License – Code 8 plus.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience/ service certificate endorsed by HR Department Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Report writing.
• Knowledge on District Health Systems.
• Knowledge of relevant regulation and policies.
• An understanding of challenges facing the Public Health sector.
• Ability to translate and transform objectives into practical plan.
• Leadership, organisational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the DHS framework

Duties

• Ensure alignment of all training plans to the National Development Plan.
• Coordinate the District training plan compilation.
• Prioritize training for priority programs.
• Work closely with other program managers to coordinate trainings.
• Coordinate, facilitate and attend training.
• Monitor the training health budget and ensure timeous procurement of all required resources.
• Procure all approved items in line with the business plan.
• Ensure that all funded RTC training is conducted and attendees contribute to improving health outcomes.
• Coordinate candidates to attend RTC Funded Provincial and District trainings.
• Monitor utilization of allocated resources.
• Monitor that all facilities are well covered in terms of training for comprehensive and quality service delivery.
• Facilitate execution of skills audit in all facilities.
• Develop a training plan target all facilities across the district to improve coverage of training items.
• Map all facilities not covered after every training.
• Develop catch-up plans for all facilities not covered.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and clinical audits.
• Conduct facility support visit using appropriate tools for relevant programs.
• Facilitate the signing of mentorship agreements for priority training and the linkage of training attendees to mentors.
• Conduct mentorship after all priority trainings.
• Attend performance review meetings quietly.
• Compile and manage data health care training providers, which can assist in extending the health care training function, including post training quality assessments.
• Facilitate the compilation of standardised attendance registers in all trainings.
• Coordinate reporting of all trainings to RTC and HRD through forwarding standardised completed attendance registers.
• Coordinate the district database for all trainings conducted and attended.
• Share attendance registers with relevant program managers and Sub-District after each training.

How to apply

All Applications Should Be Forwarded To: The Human Resource Manager: UThukela Health District Office, Private Bag X9958, Ladysmith 3370 OR Hand Deliver to: 32 Lyell Street, Ladysmith 3370 or email your application: UthukelaDistrict.HRJobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za and apply on Siyathesha waya waya Eservices FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

Enquiries: Ms T.J. Mpembe Tel No: (036) 631 2202, Ext. 102

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83), which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be completed in full and accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered”. Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. African Males are encouraged to apply due to employment equity target. Please note that due to financial constraint no resettlement fees will be considered for payment to the candidates who are offered the positions. 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 are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail/postal service as the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted though the online platforms must include copies of all documents listed above. Originally certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates which must be submitted on the day of the interview. Medical Registrars - Training will take place at various sites for each discipline. Registrars may be required to spend time at various training institutions as required by the discipline. The site for the 1st year of training and subsequent rotations will be determined by the Academic Head of Discipline. Applicants are requested to apply separately for the disciplines of their interest. A maximum of three applications will be allowed which should be ranked in order of preference. One application for various Disciplines will not be accepted. Applications from applicants who are already appointed in the Registrar Programme will not be considered. As per HPCSA Regulations, the duration of Registrar training is 4/5 years, depending on the Discipline. All Registrars will be expected to register with the university for the MMED at own expense. All Registrars will be required to sign a contract which includes training and service responsibilities. Registrars will be required to complete Performance Agreements and assessments as stipulated by the Department. Appointments are subject to the signing of a contract which includes a service pay-back period. 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. Please note that due to financial constraints, no S&T will be considered for the attendance of interviews, nor will resettlement allowance be considered for relocation purposes. The following documents must be submitted: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020 - 81/971431 effective 01 January 2021) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and the information template which is provided to ensure the fair consideration of suitably qualified applicants and which is obtainable from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of the Z83. Applications submitted through online platforms must include copies of the documents listed above. Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and drivers license must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies on or before the day of the interview. Copies of certified copies will not be accepted, and submission of such documents will render the applicant being disqualified. The post reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and to this end, has developed an Employment Equity Plan pursuant to the Employment Equity Act. Preference for the filling of these posts will be guided by the Departmental Equity Plan and targets for the occupational level concerned. Please note that due to large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if you have not been contacted within 3 months after closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Failure to comply with the above instructions shall result in the applicant being disqualified. Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s).