The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Basic qualifications accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. Degree in Nursing Education registered with the SANC.
Degree in Nursing Administration registered with the SANC. Post basic qualification in Midwifery and Neonatal nursing science registered with the SANC and master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Current SANC annual practice certificate. PND1, minimum of five (5) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience in Clinical Midwifery after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing and Midwifery.
PND2 minimum of five (5) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience in Clinical Midwifery after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General nursing and Midwifery and ten (10) years of appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing education.
Knowledge and application of the South African Nursing Council Code of Ethics, Nursing Standards, Scope of Practice and all relevant regulations. Must be computer literate. Sound communication, supervisory, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work in a team and under pressure. Valid driver’s license.
Duties :
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: planning, coordination and implementation of training programmes; provide theoretical and clinical instructions, and conduct evaluations of Midwifery Nursing Science academic programmes; clinical accompaniment, supervision and implementation of assessment strategies to determine student’s competencies; exercise control over students; provide student guidance and support towards attainment of minimum course requirements as set by SANC; support the mission of the College by serving in Committees, attending and participating in meetings and College activities.
Promote the image of the College; participate in research relevant to Nursing Education. Develop, review and evaluate curriculum, and engage in own continuous Professional development (CPD) related to own area of practice and to Nursing Education.
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