Job Openings at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements

• 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 of 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 of Child Health Services.
• Post basic qualifications in Child health, Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education and Administration will be an advantage. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.

Duties

• Be part of the District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for mothers, new-born, and children at all levels within the district. Promote equitable access to an appropriate level of care for all mothers, new-borns, and children within the district.
• Promote clinical effectiveness in all health facilities by supporting outreach programs, development, dissemination and implementation of clinical policies nd standard treatment guidelines aligned with National norms and standards.
• Facilitate and participate in the development training and mentorship of health professionals in all health facilities within the district.
• Work with the District Management team to establish and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, communication and referral guidelines and processes to support the delivery of services. assist, support and participate in risk management activities for patients (e.g., Critical event analysis, morbidity, and mortality meetings) for organisation (e.g., District Performance Reviews) Support of facilities on implementation of Child Health services.
• Primary support districts hospitals in the provision of paediatric and child health services Participate in training and mentoring on programme related activities IMCI; ETAT; PMTCT).
• Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and outcomes Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the district specialist team and with other professionals in the district involved in the delivery of Primary Health Care.
• Participate in the development of clinical record audit tools in line with current policies and Office of the Health Standards Compliance requirements.

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Requirements

• SANC as a Professional Nurse (2025).  A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Paediatric / Child Care / PHC / Advanced Midwifery.
• A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in general nursing.
• At least six (6) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience in the Specific Specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least three (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognisable experience at management level. 

Duties

• To coordinate and support the implementation of Mother, Child, Women, Youth and Health (MCWYH) Programmes.
• Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of Maternal and Child Health Programmes.
• Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the Integrated Nutrition Programme. Ensure the implementation of national and provincial policies.
• Facilitate the provision of adequate woman, and youth health care services. Facilitate the provision of adequate and safe maternal and child health care services.
• Facilitate the improvement of standards of health care for women and youth.
  Facilitate the improvement of standards of health care for maternal and child health. 
•  Render advice and technical support services to the district. Monitor and evaluate the impact of implementation of policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate the implementation of National and Provincial INP policies and guidelines.
• Plan and coordinate INP Services. Monitor and evaluate INP Services. Coordinate the implementation of poverty alleviation projects.

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with three (3) years relevant experience or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration / Public Management or equivalent qualification.
• Computer literacy skills in excel, word and power point and data capturing skills. Good communication skill and ability to function independent. Strong administrative skill, innovative thinking, sound interpersonal relationship.
• A pleasant telephone personality, good planning, decision making, problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Writing and issuing of notices and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Duties

• Render administration support services regard the functioning of Mental Health Review Board (MHRB). Receive, check and process documents before and after consideration by MHRB members.
• Open and track individual user file documents. Open file and track individual user documents. Maintain a register of periodic report submitted or due and follow up overdue reports without delay.
• Maintain a register of quarterly reports on ECT, seclusion and mechanical restrain submitted or due and follow-up overdue report without delay. Maintain a register for all mental health forms submitted to court.
•  Records and file notices of emergency admission, transfer between hospitals and discharges. Enter information in a record system and produce report as required.
• Be responsible and assist in the management of all allocated resources. Effective report writing, record keeping and data collection skill is needed. Working well within the MDT set up.  

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with three (3) years relevant experience or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration / Public Management or equivalent qualification. Computer literacy skills in excel, word and power point and data capturing skills.
• Good communication skill and ability to function independent. Strong administrative skill, innovative thinking, sound interpersonal relationship.
• A pleasant telephone personality, good planning, decision making, problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Writing and issuing of notices and commitment to meeting deadlines. Distributes documents to various stakeholders as required. 

Duties

• Render administration support services regard the functioning of Mental Health Review Board (MHRB). Receive, check and process documents before and after consideration by MHRB members.
• Open and track individual user file documents. Open file and track individual user documents. Maintain a register of periodic report submitted or due and follow up overdue reports without delay.
• Maintain a register of quarterly reports on ECT, seclusion and mechanical restrain submitted or due and follow-up overdue report without delay. Maintain a register for all mental health forms submitted to court.  
• Records and file notices of emergency admission, transfer between hospitals and discharges. Enter information in a record system and produce report as required.
• Be responsible and assist in the management of all allocated resources. Effective report writing, record keeping and data collection skill is needed. Working well within the MDT set up.

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with three (3) years relevant experience or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration / Public Management or equivalent qualification. Computer literacy skills in excel, word and power point and data capturing skills.
• Good communication skill and ability to function independent. Strong administrative skill, innovative thinking, sound interpersonal relationship.
• A pleasant telephone personality, good planning, decision making, problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Writing and issuing of notices and commitment to meeting deadlines. Distributes documents to various stakeholders as required. 

Duties

• Render administration support services regard the functioning of Mental Health Review Board (MHRB). Receive, check and process documents before and after consideration by MHRB members.
• Open and track individual user file documents. Open file and track individual user documents. Maintain a register of periodic report submitted or due and follow up overdue reports without delay.
• Maintain a register of quarterly reports on ECT, seclusion and mechanical restrain submitted or due and follow-up overdue report without delay. Maintain a register for all mental health forms submitted to court.  
• Records and file notices of emergency admission, transfer between hospitals and discharges. Enter information in a record system and produce report as required.
• Be responsible and assist in the management of all allocated resources. Effective report writing, record keeping and data collection skill is needed. Working well within the MDT set up.

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Requirements

•  Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus three (3) years relevant experience or Diploma / Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Labour Relations / Public Administration / Human Resources Management or relevant field as recognized by SAQA.
• Computer Literacy certificate with the ability to work on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel good analytical skills, Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good Interpersonal relations and the ability to work independently and under pressure.    

Duties

• Support the implementation of employee relations policies, plans, systems, guidelines, procedures and processes to create a conducive labour relations environment, in line with the relevant public service prescripts.
• Assist in conducting ER investigations, resolving disputes and grievances, ensuring proper preparation, presenting cases and representing the Department at conciliation and arbitration, where required.
• Represent the Department at Disciplinary cases, where required, ensuring adequate preparation, presentation of cases and obtaining a mandate before disciplinary hearings. Provide ER advice and facilitate capacity-building initiatives to the business unit on request for non-complex matters.
• Assist in coordinating the department’s collective bargaining processes and agreements, including preparation of the DBC, identification of items, review of minutes and ensuring the implementation of decisions taken at the DBC. Follow up on employee relations issues with management and employees.
• Administered and maintained a reliable labour relations reporting system for allocated cases, ensuring timely submission of required statistics, drafting quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports/ statistics, and capturing cases on PERSAL.

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Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resource Management / Development or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Public Administration / Public Management as recognised by SAQA.
• Skills and Competencies: Computer skills particularly MS EXCEL, Outlook & Word, Good interpersonal, Good written and verbal communication, Analytical skills on problem solving, decision making and organizational, facilitation & presentation skills.

Duties

• Provide administrative support for the Nelson Mandela – Fidel Castro Collaboration Programme.
• Administer the contractual obligation of bursary holders.
• Provide administrative support to ad hoc internal programmes.
• Provide procurement support in the section. 

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Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Senior certificate with Life Sciences at level 3 or more. Any other science subject will be an added advantage. Expected to perform shift duties, including weekends and public holidays.
• Basic knowledge regarding the Legislative Framework regulating Forensic Pathology Service. Commitment to Batho Pele Principles. Basic computer skills.  
• The ability to work with human remains that are unidentified, mutilated decomposed and sometimes with infectious viruses.

Duties

• Respond to scenes of incidents. Perform recovery, storage and processing of corpses.
• Collect detailed information and other relevant exhibits from the scene of incidents. Assist the Medical Officer when performing the autopsy (evisceration) including x-ray to be taken.
• Render efficient autopsy process according to the guidelines. Perform scribing duties during the autopsy process.
• Render efficient handling and management of specimens after autopsy. Complete all the relevant documentation and control all the information optimally.
• Attend court when necessary. Assist in the keeping of facility and equipment hygienically in terms of Occupational Health and Safety. Report to the Forensic Pathology Facility Manager.

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Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Senior certificate with Life Sciences at level 3 or more. Any other science subject will be an added advantage. Expected to perform shift duties, including weekends and public holidays.
• Basic knowledge regarding the Legislative Framework regulating Forensic Pathology Service. Commitment to Batho Pele Principles. Basic computer skills.  
• The ability to work with human remains that are unidentified, mutilated decomposed and sometimes with infectious viruses.

Duties

• Respond to scenes of incidents. Perform recovery, storage and processing of corpses.
• Collect detailed information and other relevant exhibits from the scene of incidents. Assist the Medical Officer when performing the autopsy (evisceration) including x-ray to be taken.
• Render efficient autopsy process according to the guidelines. Perform scribing duties during the autopsy process.
• Render efficient handling and management of specimens after autopsy. Complete all the relevant documentation and control all the information optimally.
• Attend court when necessary. Assist in the keeping of facility and equipment hygienically in terms of Occupational Health and Safety. Report to the Forensic Pathology Facility Manager.