The Mpumalanga Department of Health is committed to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people of Mpumalanga by providing needs based, people centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services provided by a cadre of dedicated and well skilled health workers.
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Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2025).
A tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, preferably in Public Health. A minimum of ten (10 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognizable experience in management level at Public Health Service.
Duties
Manage and evaluate the implementation of policy frameworks for service delivery by Primary Health Care facilities. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of services by CHC’s and clinics, including mobile clinics. Coordinate and evaluate implantation of the five streams for health system strengthening.
Facilitate transformation of nursing management. Coordinate and manage NPO’s that provide PHC services. Monitor optimal functioning of clinic committees.
Monitor and evaluate the norms and standards for nursing practice in Primary Health Care. Promote professionalism in Primary Health Care.