Clinical Programme Coordinator Grade 1 to 2 (Comprehensive Health) (CBS and FBS) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

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’s 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 the 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.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy. Knowledge of all relevant public service regulations and policies. Understanding public/private partnerships. Understanding the District Health System. Project management skills. Experience in Health programmes (women’s health, child health, mental health, chronic diseases, infectious diseases). Knowledge of Management and Community Orientated Primary Care (COPC). 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate, co-ordinate, monitor and ensure adequate integration of all Community Based Services within the PHC Programme in the delegated Sub-district of the Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure.
• Establish, maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes effective and efficient Health Care to the communities of the delegated Sub-district. Facilitate/support and assist in training, motivation and development of delegated staff.
• Facilitate effective management and utilisation of resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. -Assist with NPO contract management. Perform the operational management (Implementation support, Monitoring Evaluation, integration, development and adjustment) of health programme technical support to the health facilities in a delegated sub-district.
• Provide mentorship, support and develop capacity(training) at facility level as relevant. Policy implementation and quality improvement initiatives as relevant in the delegated sub district. Manage all appropriate special projects.
• Assisting in ensuring effective delivery of the Integrated Services including HAST, VMMC, in the health facilities and in the community by all the personnel and stakeholders concerned within the Sub-district.