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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse 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): Knowledge of Chronic Conditions, Women/Child health services, nurse related surgical competencies/Practices and Health Programme Policies. Specific knowledge and competency in Male Medical Circumcision would be advantageous. Good interpersonal, collaborative, leadership and communication skills. Solid data management, analysis and interpretation abilities. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and good report writing skills. Good planning, organisational, project management and training skills. Appropriate experience in VMMC/HIV/AIDS/STI/TB.
Duties
Provide clinical services for HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, and VMMC programs within the Southern Western Sub-structure area. Support the implementation of services related to VMMC, HIV, STI, TB, as well as Youth, Men's Health, Wellness, and Women/Child Health programs. Establish linkages with integrated chronic disease management. Contribute to strengthening both internal and external components of the District Health System, focusing on community-oriented primary care through the implementation of relevant policies and strategies. -Monitor and evaluate program goals, targets, and performance, ensuring accurate data collection, validation, and interpretation. Oversee the implementation of quality improvement and assurance initiatives. Participate in training programs in collaboration with the training division.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status”. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Director: MHS for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.