Clinical Programme Co-Ordinator Grade 1 (PN-A5): Communicable Diseases Control (CDC) at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026). A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently. Specialized experience: for the CDC stream, departments often prioritize candidates who have at least 3 to 5 years of experience specifically within Communicable Diseases Control services. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is essential for data analysis and report writing as an added advantage. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• As a Clinical Programme Coordinator for CDC, your focus shifts from direct patient care to district or sub-district oversight:
• Surveillance: Monitoring and analyzing data for communicable diseases (e.g., Measles, Malaria, Meningitis) and reporting NMCs to the district/provincial level.
• Outbreak Management: Coordinating the response to disease outbreaks, including contact tracing and community screening.
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Conducting support visits to clinics to ensure adherence to infectious disease protocols and the Ideal Clinic Realization Framework.
• Training & Mentorship: Facilitating clinical training for nurses on the management of infectious diseases and new treatment regimens (e.g., Bedaquiline for TB). Reporting: Compiling monthly and quarterly performance reports against Annual Performance Plan (APP) targets.