Current Vacancies at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• MBCHB Degree. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration as Medical Practitioner with HPCSA. Completion of Community Service.
• Experience: Grade 1: No experience required from South African qualified employees, must be registered as an independent medical practitioner with the HPCSA. One year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. 
• Grade 2: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Six years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. 
• Grade 3: 10 year’s appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Eleven years relevant experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a recognised foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competency Required: Knowledge and skills in clinical medicine, particularly in acute emergency medicine; demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a good work ethic and sound organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of Cardiology services based at IALCH. Management of patients in the Ward, CCU and Cardiac Clinics.
• Provision of afterhours (nights, weekends, public holidays) call for the department at IALCH.
• Manage designated areas of responsibility in the Cardiology Department.
• Active involvement in the administration of Cardiac Clinics and Wards to optimize patient care.
• Assist in the implementation of guidelines, protocols and clinical audits.
• Involvement in the teaching of Paramedical staff in the Department.
• Participation in the academic programme, including research. 

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CENTRE : Edumbe CHC 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree/Diploma qualification that allows registration to General Nursing and Midwifery. Post basic relevant nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year (Diploma in Advanced Midwifery & Neonatal Nursing Science).
• Registration certificate with SANC. Current SANC receipt. A minimum of 10 years appropriate / recognizable experience in the nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery.
• At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Dip in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level. Certificate of service from current and previous employers stamped and signed by the Human Resource Department will be required when shortlisted on or before the interview.
• Valid Drivers Licence. Recommendations: Computer literacy.
• Degree/Diploma in nursing management would be an advantage.
• Knowledge, Skills, Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service Acts, regulations and policies. Knowledge of SANC rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of Code of conduct, labour relations and disciplinary procedures and processes. Basic understanding of finance policies and procedures, and management of Human Resources. Good communication, verbal, written, problem-solving, leadership skills, interpersonal and conflict management skills. T
• eambuilding, supervisory/management and analytic skills. Basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
• Sound knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, scope of practice in areas of work performance and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of clinical governance structures, norms and standards, ideal hospital, occupational health and safety, infection preventions and control, medical waste and risk management.
• Familiar with complaints management and patient safety incident and learning procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in implementation of Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter. Familiar with following programmes: MBFI, ESMOE, KINK guidelines, EPOC. 

DUTIES :

• Demonstrate effective communication with supervisors, other health professionals and support services personnel and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
• Ability to direct a multi-disciplinary team, meet regularly to ensure good nursing care.
• Work effectively and amicable, at management level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Able to manage own work and that of units reporting to the post, and to ensure appropriate interventions to enhance nursing services.
• Able to develop and maintain a nursing service environment that promotes the rights of patients, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the principles of Batho Pele are adhered to.
• Demonstrate the required computer literacy to adequately manage information according to the requirements of the hospital.
• Able to plan, maintain and control the nursing services budget for the relevant units.
• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards and professional/legal framework.
• Supervision of personnel and programs using standardized and prescribed audit tools.
• Participation in clinical audits morbidity and mortality. Involved in data verification using prescribed tool and source documents to ensure quality of data. Ensure reduction of morbidity and mortality in Obstetrics and Gynae.
• Ensure availability and proper utilization of resources for smooth running of the unit.
• Participation in effective and efficient management of human, material resources.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, visitors, supervisors, and other health professionals and junior colleagues.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary team at hospital level to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team.
• Work effectively at a supervisory level with persons of diverse intellectual.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care ensuring that the hospital adheres to principles of Batho Pele.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance in terms of EPMDS.
• Promotion of team effort. Implementation and management of Infection control and prevention protocols. Manage all complaints in an amicable manner. 

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CENTRE : Charles Johnson Memorial Nursing Campus 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 plus; A Diploma/Degree in Nursing, Midwifery and Community plus A post-registration qualification in Nursing Education registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) plus Current Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) 2023 plus; A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC; At least four (4) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining the post-basic qualification in Nursing Education. Unendorsed valid driver’s license.
• Recommendations: Master’s degree in nursing, A post-registration qualification in Nursing Management/Nursing Administration/Health Service Management; Basic computer literacy course.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• The incumbent of the post will report to the Principal of CJM Campus and will be responsible to coordinate, implement and monitor an effective and efficient clinical training system. The ideal candidate must: Possess knowledge of Public Service Administration Acts and Legislation such as Health Act, Higher Education Act, SAQA Act, NQF, Nursing ACT, Rules and Regulations, Council on Higher Education Policies, College Policies, PSR, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Labour Relations Act, etc.
• Have in-depth knowledge of procedures and processes related to nursing and nursing education and training.
• Possess sound knowledge and understanding of nursing code of ethics and professional practice of the South African Nursing Council.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Nursing Standard of Practice and Scope of Practice.
• Possess knowledge of curriculum development and review.
• Knowledge of procedures and processes related to coordination of Basic and Post Basic Nursing including the Diploma in Nursing (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwifery, Diploma in Nursing, Higher Certificate in Nursing, Advanced Diploma in Midwifery and Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing.
• Possess proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education.
• Possess sound knowledge of planning, scheduling, implementation of Nurse training programmes.
• Possess sound conflict and decision-making/problem solving skills. Have good research and analytical skills.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written).
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office package, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work within deadlines. 

DUTIES :

• Coordinates the provision of education and training of Student Nurses. Manages clinical learning exposure to students between campus and clinical areas
• . Coordinates and ensures clinical accompaniment of students.
• Coordinates teaching and learning of R171 programme. Develops and ensures implementation of quality assurance programmes.
• Collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders and build a sound relationship within the Department.
• Supervised and management of performance and development of staff under your discipline in accordance with EPMDS policy.
• Oversees the supervision of students. Policy analysis and development.
• Development and review of nursing curricula for all categories of training. Implements the new nursing programmes in line with SANC and CHE regulations.
• Participates in the provisioning of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities at the Campus.
• Participates in all governance structures of the Campus. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12), Degree/Diploma in Nursing that allow registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery,
• A minimum of (08) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as professional nurse with SANC in general Nursing of which at least three (03) years of this period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at a management level,
• Quality Assurance and/or Infection Prevention and Control Experience in Health Care environment will be an added advantage,
• Valid Code EB (08) drivers licence,
• Experience in Monitoring Evaluation Environment will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Administer and facilitate the implementation of an integrated and evaluation framework fully aligned to National, Provincial and Departmental performance reporting requirements, Participate in peer review based on the agreed upon quality assurance monitoring indicators and tools, Co – ordinate the drawing of institutional plans which are aligned to annual performance plan and District Health Plan,
• Analyse data obtained from sources and other management information systems against indicators with a view to develop reliable performance profiles for verification and publishing of the prescribed performance and other reports,
• Ensure planning, monitoring and evaluation support to all departments in the institution as well as feeder facilities (clinics), Develop budget estimates for the planning, monitoring and evaluation unit as well as efficient management of resources allocated to the Planning Monitoring and Evaluation unit, Ensure implementation of the total quality management framework, Enforce compliance to legislative prescripts in all units within the facility jurisdiction, Co – ordinate staff training and initiative for ensuring service excellence, Oversee Quality, Communication Infection Prevention and Control, Implement the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework at a Facility level, Ability to implement National Core Standards, Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Excellent communication skills, human relations and ability to teach and train staff within a team,
• Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationship within a diverse community,
• Knowledge of health and public service legislation, regulations and policies, Appropriate understanding of nursing scope of practice and nursing standards, Basic computer literacy to enhance service delivery,
• Effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals,
• Ability to work as part of multi – disciplinary team at all levels and work effectively to maintain a high level of service delivery,
• Knowledge of Labour Relations and disciplinary procedures,
• Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices, Planning, organizing, leading, controlling, delegation, supervisory, communication, motivation, decision making and problem solving 

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CENTRE : Ceza Thulasizwe District Hospital (PHC) 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12.
• Degree/National Diploma in Ultrasound.
• Current registration with HPCSA as a Sonographer. 
• Grade 1: No experience after registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an ultra-sonographer in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service as required in RSA;
• 1 year relevant experience after registration with GPCSA in respect of foreign qualified employees.

Recommendation:

• Additional qualifications will be an added advantage, Computer literacy.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required:

• Sound knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment;
• Sound knowledge of Radiation Control and Safety measures;
• Clinical competency in performing ultrasound procedures and dexterity;
• Sound knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policies, regulations and Acts;
• Ability to communicate effectively and problem solving;
• Good interpersonal relations and ability to perform well within a team;
• Ability to perform quality assurance tests as stipulated by radiation control directorate;
• Sound knowledge of Public Service Human Resource policies and procedures. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of high quality ultrasound services according to patient records; Perform general administrative duties as required;
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior staff and students;
• Participate in institutional radiography policy making and planning for service delivery; Promote Batho Pele in execution all duties for effective service delivery;
• Give informed consent and factual information to patients and clients on ultrasound examination;
• Inspect and use equipment professionally to ensure that they comply with safety standards;
• Ensure the implementation of quality assurance and improvement programmes;
• Participate in ultrasound quality assurance programmes; perform other duties as per allocation by Medical Manager and Radiography Management. 

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CENTRE : Edumbe Community Health Centre 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B degree/National Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year qualification in Curative Skills in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC. Registration certificates with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwifery and Clinical Nursing Science. Current SANC receipt.
• Certificate of service from current and previous employers stamped and signed by the Human Resource Department will be required when shortlisted on or before the interview. 
• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required:

• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedure. Knowledge of Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment.
• Sound understanding of legislations and related ethical nursing practices within a primary health care environment. Report writing skill. 

DUTIES :

• Perform a clinical nursing science in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined for a primary health care facility.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined for a primary health care facility.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices within a primary health care environment.
• Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with person of divert intellectual, cultural race or religious differences.
• Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in a unit. Develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery. 

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CENTRE : Edumbe Community Health Centre 
 
REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B degree/National Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Post basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year qualification in Curative Skills in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care accredited with the SANC. Registration certificates with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwifery and Clinical Nursing Science. Current SANC receipt.
• Certificate of service from current and previous employers stamped and signed by the Human Resource Department will be required when shortlisted on or before the interview. 
• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required:

• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedure. Knowledge of Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment.
• Sound understanding of legislations and related ethical nursing practices within a primary health care environment. Report writing skill. 

DUTIES :

• Perform a clinical nursing science in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined for a primary health care facility.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined for a primary health care facility.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices within a primary health care environment.
• Work effectively and amicably at a supervisory level, with person of divert intellectual, cultural race or religious differences.
• Able to manage own work, time and that of junior colleagues to ensure proper nursing service in a unit. Develop contacts, build and maintain a network of professional relations in order to enhance service delivery. 

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CENTRE : Madadeni Provincial Hospital: 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse.
• A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Clinical assessment, treatment and care.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of all applicable legislation and guidelines, including scientific nursing and nursing principles.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and good listening skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Co-ordination and planning skills.
• Ability to relieve in the service areas.
• Team building and supervisory skills.
• Ability to formulate patient care related policies.
• Sound knowledge of the health programmes run at the PHC level. Sound knowledge of the Norms and Standards, Ideal Clinic and data management. 

DUTIES :

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing and statistics.
• Assist the unit manager/Operational Manager with overall management and necessary support for effective functioning in the clinic.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective Nursing Care in the clinic.
• Implement and advocate for preventive and promotive health initiatives for clients and the community served by the clinic. Ensure proper utilization of human, material and financial resources and maintain updated records of resources in the clinic.
• Ensure effective implementation of National Norms and Standards and Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance Framework.
• Supervision of patients and provision of basic patient needs e.g. oxygen, nutrition, elimination, fluids and electrolyte balance, safe and the therapeutically environment in the clinic using EDL guidelines.
• Ensure clinical intervention to clients including administration of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic.
• Implement health programmes within the PHC package in accordance with set guidelines, monitor performance and outcomes against the set targets and act on deviations.
• Ensure that programme specific data collected is timeous and accurate.
• Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of care.
• Refer patients promptly according to the set guidelines, protocols, policies.
• Ensure proper utilization and safe keeping of basic medical, surgical and pharmaceutical stock. 

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CENTRE : Madadeni Provincial Hospital: 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse.
• A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Clinical assessment, treatment and care.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of all applicable legislation and guidelines, including scientific nursing and nursing principles.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and good listening skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Co-ordination and planning skills.
• Ability to relieve in the service areas.
• Team building and supervisory skills.
• Ability to formulate patient care related policies.
• Sound knowledge of the health programmes run at the PHC level. Sound knowledge of the Norms and Standards, Ideal Clinic and data management. 

DUTIES :

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing and statistics.
• Assist the unit manager/Operational Manager with overall management and necessary support for effective functioning in the clinic.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective Nursing Care in the clinic.
• Implement and advocate for preventive and promotive health initiatives for clients and the community served by the clinic. Ensure proper utilization of human, material and financial resources and maintain updated records of resources in the clinic.
• Ensure effective implementation of National Norms and Standards and Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance Framework.
• Supervision of patients and provision of basic patient needs e.g. oxygen, nutrition, elimination, fluids and electrolyte balance, safe and the therapeutically environment in the clinic using EDL guidelines.
• Ensure clinical intervention to clients including administration of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic.
• Implement health programmes within the PHC package in accordance with set guidelines, monitor performance and outcomes against the set targets and act on deviations.
• Ensure that programme specific data collected is timeous and accurate.
• Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of care.
• Refer patients promptly according to the set guidelines, protocols, policies.
• Ensure proper utilization and safe keeping of basic medical, surgical and pharmaceutical stock. 

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CENTRE : Madadeni Provincial Hospital: 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse.
• A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Clinical assessment, treatment and care.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of all applicable legislation and guidelines, including scientific nursing and nursing principles.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and good listening skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Co-ordination and planning skills.
• Ability to relieve in the service areas.
• Team building and supervisory skills.
• Ability to formulate patient care related policies.
• Sound knowledge of the health programmes run at the PHC level. Sound knowledge of the Norms and Standards, Ideal Clinic and data management. 

DUTIES :

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians, including report writing and statistics.
• Assist the unit manager/Operational Manager with overall management and necessary support for effective functioning in the clinic.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective Nursing Care in the clinic.
• Implement and advocate for preventive and promotive health initiatives for clients and the community served by the clinic. Ensure proper utilization of human, material and financial resources and maintain updated records of resources in the clinic.
• Ensure effective implementation of National Norms and Standards and Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance Framework.
• Supervision of patients and provision of basic patient needs e.g. oxygen, nutrition, elimination, fluids and electrolyte balance, safe and the therapeutically environment in the clinic using EDL guidelines.
• Ensure clinical intervention to clients including administration of prescribed medication and ongoing observation of patients in the clinic.
• Implement health programmes within the PHC package in accordance with set guidelines, monitor performance and outcomes against the set targets and act on deviations.
• Ensure that programme specific data collected is timeous and accurate.
• Motivate staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of care.
• Refer patients promptly according to the set guidelines, protocols, policies.
• Ensure proper utilization and safe keeping of basic medical, surgical and pharmaceutical stock.