About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Programme Coordinator Grade 1 to join their team in the Central Karoo District Office, stationed in Beaufort West. This vital role is instrumental in ensuring the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of child health services within the district. By supporting the integration of vital health strategies, including HIV/AIDS, STI, and TB services, you will play a crucial part in enhancing health outcomes for the communities in Laingsburg, Prince Albert, and Beaufort West. Your work will directly impact the health and well-being of families, helping to create a healthier future for the region.
In this role, you will be a key player in establishing strong linkages between various health services, ensuring that all community members have access to comprehensive care. By monitoring and evaluating program goals and targets, you will be equipped to make informed decisions that support the achievement of Ideal Health status across primary healthcare facilities and district hospitals. This is not just a job; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families within your community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Their mission focuses on promoting health, preventing illness, and ensuring access to essential health services across the nation. Working within this department means being part of a dedicated team that strives to improve the overall health landscape of South Africa. Engaging in this meaningful work allows you to contribute positively to public service and the well-being of your fellow citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and coordinate child health services and strategies in the district.
- Support the integration of HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, and chronic condition management.
- Strengthen internal and external interfaces focusing on the COPC Model.
- Monitor and evaluate program goals, targets, and outcomes.
- Collect, validate, and interpret statistical health data.
- Assist in achieving and maintaining Ideal Health status for healthcare facilities.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality services.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic R425 qualification or a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing, allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
- Valid (code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel within the district and province.
- Strong psychosocial, health assessment, and interpersonal skills.
- Good planning, organizational, and training abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, alongside excellent communication skills.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for.
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 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 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 and a willingness to travel in the district as well as in the province.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good psychosocial, health assessment, interpersonal, planning, organisational and training skills.
Good interpersonal relations, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written).
Appropriate knowledge of the Maternal-Child- Women’s-Health, HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, and Chronic Conditions and must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
Job Duties
Ensure implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the District Child health services and strategies.Support the implementation of the HIV/AIDS/STI/TB services, establish linkages with integrated management of chronic conditions, Maternal Women, Youth and Men’s Health and the 1st 1000 day’s strategies within the Laingsburg and Prince Albert sub districts and the Beaufort West Sub District.
Support the internal and external interface strengthening with the focus on the COPC Model.
Monitor and evaluate programme goals and targets including the collection, validation and interpretation of statistical data.
Support the Laingsburg and Prince Albert Sub Districts and the Beaufort West Sub District to achieve and maintain Ideal Health status (PHC facilities and District Hospitals).
Support the Laingsburg and Prince Albert Sub Districts and the Beaufort West Sub District to with all other quality related services.
