Clinical Program Coordinator: Infection and Prevention Control (PN-A5) at Free State Department of Health

Salary :

• R 571 161.00 - R 654 285.00 per annum

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 a Professional Nurse. OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse and Infection and Prevention Control Nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
• . A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC). Proof of current registration with HPCSA (2026/2027).
• Attach proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven previous experience and qualification in Infection and Prevention Control will serve as a strong advantage.
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills. Strong management and leadership skills. Computer literacy. Problem solving skills.

Duties:

• Establish a system to monitor the implementation of NDoH and GDoH Infection Prevention Control Policy Guidelines and facilitate the review of existing protocols/SOPs.
• Facilitate IPC research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of Infection Prevention and control program. Participate in Provincial and Cluster IPC Committee structures. Revive and support existing institutional Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Contribute to the development of IPC Strategic Plan and develop IPC Operational Plan aligned to the strategic plan of Free State Department of Health. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual Infection Prevention and Control reports.
• Undertake/ conduct infection surveillance, routine data collection and analysis and provide a report and advice management on possible remedial intervention. Ensure that nosocomial infection and outbreaks are investigated, reported and monitor quality improvement strategies. Monitor the availability of supplies required to support IPC programme requirements.
• Collaborate with managers to develop intervention strategies that promote IPC compliance. Establish and implement a system to facilitate early identification and isolation of confirmed and suspected infectious diseases. Provide training. Manage staff to ensure optimal departmental functioning.