Clinical Progamme Coordinator x13 posts at KZN Health for experienced Nursing graduates

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: KWAZULU-NATAL

“We strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life and as such, this Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote inclusiveness in all occupational levels in the Department”.

POST : CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (13 POSTS)

SALARY : GRADE 1: R549 192.00 per annum 

GRADE 2: R636 126.00 per annum

CENTRE : VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN KWAZULU NATAL

DISTRICTS NUMBER OF POSTS - REFERENCE NO.:

Umkhanyakude District  - REFERENCE NO.: N19/2025

Amajuba District  - REFERENCE NO.: N20/2025

Ilembe District  - REFERENCE NO.: N21/2025

Umzinyathi District  - REFERENCE NO.: N22/2025

UMgungundlovu District  - REFERENCE NO.: N23/2025

UGu District  - REFERENCE NO.: N24/2025

UThukela District  - REFERENCE NO.: N25/2025

Harry Gwala District  - REFERENCE NO.: N26/2025

Zululand District  - REFERENCE NO.: N27/2025

King Cetshwayo  - REFERENCE NO.: N28/2025

APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENT: • Basic R425 qualification i.e. diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse PLUS

• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC). PLUS

• Minimum of Seven (7) years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing

NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQIURED:

Through knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as:

 Nursing Act

 Health Act Occupational Health and Safety Act

 Patient Rights Charter Batho Pele principles etc.

 Skills Development Act

 Public Service Regulations

 Labour Relations Act

 Disciplinary Code and Procedure

 Grievance Procedure

 Operational Management Skills

 Good Communication Skills

 Report Writing Skills

 Facilitation Skills

 Co-ordination Skills

 Liaison Skills

 Networking

 Problem Solving Skills

 Information Management

 Planning & Organising skills

 Computer Literacy skills

 People Management

 Conflict Management

 Change Management

 Knowledge Management

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: -

Facilitate and oversee the development of operational/business plans to give strategic guidelines:

 Align individual performance to the strategic business objectives as outlined in the component’s balance scorecard

 Oversee the development and implementation of policies, directives, acts and regulations

Maintain standards and norms of nursing practice to promote the health status of health care users:

 Utilise the Nursing Act, Regulations, Code of Ethics and Professional Practice of the SANC and the body of scientific knowledge in service rendering.

 Conduct staff meetings to disseminate information such as new developments on policies and guidelines

 Monitoring and evaluation of maintenance of nursing ethos and professionalism

 Respond to queries and questions from relevant structures with regard to complaints of nurses conduct to patients

Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation: Human

 Analyse staffing needs and develop a plan to meet the needs

 Deal with grievances and labour relations issues in terms of the laid down policies/procedures i.e. manage workplace discipline.

 Review, explore and utilize opportunities for professional development to enhance professional knowledge

 Contribute to the education and professional development of student and colleagues

 Initiate the recruitment and retention of competent nursing personnel

 Manage and monitor the implementation of the PMDS

 Facilitate training and development of nursing professionals and ensure capacity and development of staff.

 Ensure delegation of activities commensurate with the abilities and scope of practice of other nurse practitioners.

 Manage and monitor the implementation of a duty roster, leave schedules and attendance registers.

Financial and Physical Resources

 Formulate and manage the component’s budget against its strategic objectives and ensure proper utilization thereof

 Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure

 Ensure that spending is maximized in line with strategic objectives

 Monitor memorandums of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review Physical and material

 Initiate and identify ways of containing health care costs without compromising standards

 Monitor and report on the utilization of physical equipment

 Manage and control material resources and assets

Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of relevant programmes:

 Ensure the identification and outlining of objectives for the plan of care taking into consideration the capacity of clients

 Facilitate the auditing of clinical records by analyzing data.

Develop and implement quality assurance programmes, guidelines, protocols, norms and standards:

 Ensure the implementation of standards of practice and activities for patient care

 Participate in policy development and facilitate stakeholder participation to ensure that health care user’s needs receiving attention

 Advocate for the rights of clients in the health care system

Utilise information technology (IT) and other management information systems to manage information for the enhancement of service delivery:

 Maintain the quality of data and information in documentary and electronic systems

 Evaluate the content of minimum program data sets and utilize it to compare interventions and outcomes

Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes effective and efficient health care.

 Develop good working relationships within the department and with stakeholders

 Participate with members of the health team in decision-making pertaining to health care delivery

ENQUIRIES: MRS JN Ngozo: 033-395 2586

Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details.

“Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051 Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street Natalia Building, REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower (Attention: Mrs BC Shelembe)

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed and dated. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates, Identity Document and Driver’s Licence (not copies of previously certified copies). The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed and emailed applications will NOT be accepted. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. •The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational

Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications. Non- RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/ Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications.

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