Clinical Programme Coordinator Grade 1 (COMPREHENSIVE

Overview

Clinical Programme Coordinator Grade 1 (COMPREHENSIVE at Department of Health and Wellness in Western Cape.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: 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.
• (This dispensation is only applicable for posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post, incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC).
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A Minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of all relevant public service regulations and policies.
• Understanding public/private partnerships.
• Understanding the District Health System.
• Project management skills.
• Experience in Health programmes (women’s health, child health, mental health, chronic diseases, infectious diseases).
• Knowledge of Management and Community Orientated Primary Care (COPC).

Duties

• Facilitate, co-ordinate, monitor and ensure adequate integration of all Community Based Services within the PHC Programme in the delegated Sub- district of the Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure.
• Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes effective and efficient Health Care to the communities of the delegated Sub- district.
• Facilitate/support and assist in training, motivation and development of delegated staff.
• Facilitate effective management and utilisation of resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. -Assist with NPO contract management.
• Perform the operational management (Implementation support, Monitoring Evaluation, integration, development and adjustment) of health programme technical support to the health facilities in a delegated sub-district.
• Provide mentorship, support and develop capacity(training) at facility level as relevant.
• Policy implementation and quality improvement initiatives as relevant in the delegated sub district.
• Manage all appropriate special projects.
• Assisting in ensuring effective delivery of the Integrated Services including HAST, VMMC, in the health facilities and in the community by all the personnel and stakeholders concerned within the Sub-district.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr M Gaji Tel No: (021) 360-4713

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. OTHER POSTS