Jobs at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• Appropriate experience in a managerial position in an NGO, private organisation or the state sector.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate three year Diploma/ Degree in a health related or managerial field.

Duties

• General and operational management of a Community Health Centre. Operational planning and implementation of operational plans related to Package of services. Responsible for external governance including collaboration with other sectors (Whole of Society Approach). Sound financial, Supply Chain Management, People Management and Facilities Management. Quality Management. Health Strategy & Support in Information, Pharmacy and Laboratory.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Duties

• Provide basic nursing care. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Assist patients with activities of daily living which include Patient Hygiene, Nutritional Status, Mobility and elimination needs. Maintaining professional growth, Ethical Standards and Self- development. Record keeping. Support to supervisor and colleagues by team participation. Maintain a degree of professionalism in the execution of duties.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Neurology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist in Neurology after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Neurology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist in Neurology after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Neurology.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Neurology.

Duties

• Patient clinical assessment and management, supervision of neurology registrars and neuro-technologist in neurophysiology clinics, as well as oversight of these clinics. Participation in epilepsy surgery evaluation clinics. Clinical assessment and management of patients, and supervision of neurology registrars and neuro-technologists at neurophysiology clinics, as well as oversight and management of these clinics. Interpretation and reporting NCS and EMG, and teaching neurology registrars these skills. Reading and reporting electroencephalograms and teaching neurology registrars these skills. Teaching and supervision of registrars in neurophysiology.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Dental Assistant Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Dental Assistant.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training (with duration of less than 2 years) that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant.

Duties

• To assist the dentist in rendering an optimal, effective and efficient oral health service to the public. Assisting with Dental Procedures in Theatre. Participate in health promotion programs. Effective management and utilization of stock and medication Ensure infection control and occupational health and safety standards are maintained. Perform the necessary administrative duties

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Specialist in General Surgery.

Duties

• Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of General Surgery services but with a focus on the endoscopy service. Duties in theatre may also be needed, performing surgical procedures. Consultant ward rounds with senior decision making in respect of patient care, including disposition decisions and oversight and input into OPD services. Clinical Governance in respect of accurate medical record keeping, data / trend analysis, contribution to Morbidity & Mortality meetings and management of complaints and use of existing digital platforms for referrals and patient related documentation. Teaching, training, research activities, including supervision & teaching of junior doctors and participation in the academic program in the hospital. Contribution to improvement of internal systems within the General Surgery service – both within the hospital and the Metro East ecosystem and participation in the wider management of the medical services within the hospital, both clinical and administrative, where reasonable and feasible.

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Experience:

• Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.

Duties

• Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of dental services on the Oral Health Teaching platform. Supervision and leadership role with regards to teaching, training and education of post-graduate and under-graduate students. Performing administrative activities relating to the position. Operational and clinical research. Render specialist dental services at the Oral Health Teaching platform. Provide leadership and management within the Oral Health Teaching platform.

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Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist.

Duties

• Clinical Service Provision. Clinical Governance and Administration. Teaching and Training/Supervision of Junior Staff. Research for fulfilment of the MPhil Degree.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the periods referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification as mentioned above. OR A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425qualification (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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment Treatment and Care, accredited with SANC (R48) OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

Duties

• Treatment of patients on Primary Health Care level with regards to Curative Services, Communicable Diseases, Mental Health and Chronic Diseases within the scope of practice. Render effective child and school health services, including the integration of nutritional services, within the scope of practice. Render effective Women’s Health including Antenatal services within the scope of practice. Assist with management and execution of all relevant HAST Programmes (TB, STI and HIV/AIDS). Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality, promotive, preventive and curative Primary Health Care delivery. To be an advocate for patients to ensure the provision of quality Health Care necessary.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-basic).

Duties

• Support with the execution of statutory related laws and regulations in terms of Medicine and related Substance control act applicable to provincial health facilities. Accurate medicine supply management according to the PFMA. Financial management and budget adherence. Provide pharmaceutical service for managing the burden of disease. Logistic support to service with CDU operations in Overstrand.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.

Duties

• Provide specialist clinical services and comprehensive medical care to in-patients and out-patients. Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to requirements for all people management matters. Create a learning environment for junior staff and students, both under and postgraduate. Provide outreach and support services at district level. Coordination of relevant clinical governance and administrative requirements. Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes. Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA.

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Experience:

• Grade 2: Minimum of 3 years experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP). Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Grade 2: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Grade 4: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).

Duties

• Effective management of emergency medical services for the Sub-District. Effectively manage the Human Resource and Labour Relations function of the District in relation to staff management. Manage the budget and the facilitation of account payments for goods and services in line with the financial prescripts. Maintain responsibility for the audit compliance with regards to Financial Management and Supply Chain Management matters. Ensure effective management of Emergency Fleet and equipment. Ensure effective communication with regards to meetings, workshops, debriefs, compiling stats and report writing and forging sustainable relationships with external stakeholders. Effective support to District Manager and act in management capacity when required.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in Human Resource Administration, with specific exposure to compensation management, performance management and HR compliance/audits.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate three-year HR related National Diploma or Degree.

Duties

• Render a comprehensive Human Resource policy advisory service to institutions by providing guidance and training on the interpretation and implementation of Public Service legislation, departmental prescripts and circulars, maintaining an updated policy registry, and ensuring correct application of HR practices across the sub-structure. Administer Compensation Management processes which include quality checking of salary determinations, monitoring professional council deductions, and providing support and training to facilities on remuneration related matters. Support audit and compliance functions by conducting audits, following up on Auditor-General and Internal Audit findings, assisting institutions with completion of CMI and HRAAP requirements, conducting sample testing, and facilitating corrective measures to address identified gaps.
• Administer the Performance Management and Development System by coordinating PMDS and PERMIS processes, checking performance grids, capturing pay progression transactions on PERSAL, monitoring poor performance cases, and ensuring compliance with departmental timelines. Provide institutional support and capacity building through PERMIS helpdesk assistance, training interventions based on audit outcomes, investigation of grievances in line with prescripts, and ongoing guidance to managers and staff on HR administrative processes. Support efficient component management by supervising and guiding staff where applicable, acting in the supervisor’s capacity when required, representing the component at meetings, maintaining reporting systems, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

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Experience:

• Appropriate household/cleaning experience in a health facility.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic numeracy and literacy.

Duties

• Pre-preparation, cooking, plating, distributing and serving of meals and beverages for the patients in accordance with the PGWC Food Service Policy. Follow standardized PGWC Recipes and Menus. Assist in receipt and storage of all provisions in the foodservice unit. Clean and maintain the kitchen area and maintain equipment and adhere to health and safety regulations. Communicate with role-players and food service staff and give feedback regarding problems and recommendations to the Foodservice supervisor/manager. Render support to supervisor. Dress according to Departmental specifications and adhere to Hospital PGWC policy.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in a Fees-related environment.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with Mathematics and/or Accountancy as a passed subject and /or Senior Certificate with experience / competencies that focus on the Key Performance Areas (KRA’s) of the post.

Duties

• Patient administration. Collect revenue on outstanding hospital fees accounts in line with Hospital Policy, Fees Memorandum Chapter 18 and Finance instruction. Request Medical notes of patients where it’s necessary. Submission of Medical aid accounts to the Case Managers. Capturing of all ICD 10 coding and all procedure codes for account. Filling of all clinical notes. Request folders, prep folders and follow-up on missing folders. Relieve for reception. Auditing of outpatient’s accounts.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience as a Security Officer in a health facility.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Junior Certificate (STD 8) Grade 10 (or equivalent).

Duties

• Ensure quality prevention measures to make the workplace a safe and secure environment. Access and egress control of all areas on the establishment. Ensure effective keys and parking control at the hospital. Conduct incident investigations and reporting. Provide support to supervisor by ensuring compliance monitoring of outsourced security officers.

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Experience:

• Appropriate cleaning experience in a health care service environment. Appropriate experience in management and ordering stock.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) / grade 9 (Std 7).

Duties

• Perform supervisory functions to ensure the maintenance of a clean, hygienic, and safe environment. Supervise and ensure the effective use and maintenance of supplies, equipment and linen. Supervise adherence to food service policies in the ward. Supervise hygiene practices, waste management and occupational health and safety. Effective support to supervisor. Adheres to the Code of Conduct of public service.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in all the KRA’s of this post.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• An appropriate three-year National Diploma and/or Degree.

Duties

• Ensure policy implementation, co-ordination and provide training where necessary. Assist with compensation management, including OSD and Pay/Grade Progression matters. Conduct audit investigations / sample testing and report on compliance. Assist with compilation of compliance monitoring tools. Create and maintain compliance toolkit updates for Line Managers. Coordinate Departmental E Disclosure & ORW processes for the District. Provide support and advisory service to CHC’s and Hospitals within the Southern/Western Sub-Structure & training and development of staff. Assist with the implementation of the Staff Performance Management system for all employees. Support and investigate grievances related to service benefits. Assist staff, supervisor, management with enquiries related to Policy & Practices.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in supply chain management within a public sector environment. Appropriate supervisory experience.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree or related field.

Duties

• Manage demand and acquisition management, including the development and coordination of the EMS annual demand and procurement plan and execution of compliant procurement processes. Coordinate and support bid committee processes, including specification drafting, bid evaluations, compliance checks and implementation of committee resolutions. Administer and monitor contracts, maintain a comprehensive contract register and ensure supplier performance, renewals, extensions and quality control. Manage asset, warehouse and disposal functions, including maintaining the EMS asset register, conducting stock takes across 52 stations and overseeing warehouse operations. Ensure SCM governance and compliance, including reporting, audit responses, irregular expenditure monitoring, DICU assessments and implementation of corrective actions. Compile and submit all required SCM reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reports and RFI file maintenance. Manage and develop SCM staff, including performance management, training coordination, discipline, recruitment and workload planning.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in people management administration. Appropriate experience in COIDA and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

Duties

• Administer Subsistence and Travel (S&T) Claims for all Head Office personnel and provide training. Administer Advance Claims for all head office personnel and coordinate the process in consultation with finance. Administration of Sabbatical Leave and Overseas Applications in the Department. Administer COID cases for the Department, including the payment of accounts. Implement and maintain databases for all functions and provide statistics monthly. Render a supervisor and support function to staff and liaise with various role players.

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Experience:

• Appropriate/recognizable experience in District Health Systems/Management/Services. Appropriate experience in PHC Management.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate 4-year Health related National Diploma/Degree or equivalent registrable with a South African Statutory Health Professions Council or South African Nursing Council.

Duties

• Overall management (Operational and Strategic) of the PHC component of the Sub-district (CHC’s, CDCs). Manage, co-ordinate, plan, monitor and evaluate facility-based programmes as well as integration of these with Community Based Services in the Sub-district. Management of the critical support services. Manage Human Resource, Skills Development, Labour Relations, Financial and budget management. Liaise and co-operate with multi-sectoral team, the community and other stakeholders. Ensure that prescribed policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to, to ensure integrated and quality services are rendered.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in financial administration within a public sector environment. Appropriate supervisory experience.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree or related field.

Duties

• Manage financial planning, budgeting and expenditure control within EMS, including MTEF and adjustment estimates. Monitor in year expenditure, compile IYM reports and ensure 30 day payment compliance. Implement and maintain financial governance, internal controls and audit processes, including irregular expenditure registers. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including AFS/IFS inputs and monitoring accruals and commitments. Support and monitor EMS revenue management processes, reporting and compliance with billing policies. Supervise and develop finance staff through performance management, leave planning and skills development. Manage recruitment, disciplinary matters and grievance procedures within the finance component.

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Experience:

• Appropriate working experience in Health Information Technology and Health IT Systems and suitable skills in IT service management, system administration, data quality assurance, and end-user support. Appropriate experience in training end-users and core trainers on system functionality. Appropriate experience in report writing and the use of tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and helpdesk systems (e.g., BMC). Appropriate experience in a Health environment will be to your advantage. Appropriate experience in managing and supporting hospital information systems, specifically CLINICOM and related HIS applications. Appropriate experience in providing support and maintenance to health institutions. Appropriate experience in system support for the Integrated Health Solution (IHS), including modules such as AR Billing, PHCIS, Clinical Documentation, HECTIS, CARES.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate three-year Diploma or Degree (or equivalent).

Duties

• Provide end user support across all health facilities and services in the Western Cape for various health application, especially CLINICOM. Respond to and resolve helpdesk calls, investigate problems, and escalate where required. Maintain and update master files, manage change control processes, control system access and print management, and ensure effective system operation. Identify training needs, coordinate and deliver training to users and core trainers, and ensure knowledge transfer of new system changes. Contribute to business process re engineering across IHS modules, ensuring the solution is optimised for efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct quality control testing on new releases, generate reports, encourage correct system usage, and ensure dissemination of accurate information. Assist with development, testing, and implementation of new or enhanced IHS modules and functionality. Update and maintain system user manuals, guidelines, and procedures. Provide additional support to the supervisor and system managers as required.

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Experience:

• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.

Duties

• Provide quality care to patients in the Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding clinics and healthcare facilities. Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Theewaterskloof sub-district. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities as required. Performing administrative duties. Supporting the Sub-district management team, while maintaining professional ethical standards.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist.

Duties

• Providing and rendering physiotherapy service within the level of service delivery. Perform administrative processes relating to smooth running of a physiotherapy department. Effective management of human and physical resources. Contributing to clinical education and training.

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Experience:

• Grade1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification year in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212) or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R880) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. - A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science (R212). OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Mental Health Nursing.

Duties

• Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning and implementation of nursing care plans and the education of the nursing personnel as a Professional Nurse in the specific speciality clinical area. Render and supervise specialised clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with procedures within the specific clinical speciality unit. Utilize human, material and physical resources and development of self and others. Display core values of the Department of Health and Wellness (WCG) on the execution of duties while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to the public service.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with the SANC.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic numeracy and literacy.

Duties

• Development and implementation of basic patient care. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

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Experience:

• Grade1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as an Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse.

Duties

• Provide basic clinical nursing care under the supervision of a Professional Nurse. Development and implementation of basic patient care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Commitment to, and engagement with, the Western Cape DoH & Wellness values, and a people centred approach to care. Leadership and good governance.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Duties

• Provide basic nursing care. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Assist patients with activities of daily living which include Patient Hygiene, Nutritional Status, Mobility and elimination needs. Maintaining professional growth, Ethical Standards and Self- development. Record keeping. Support to supervisor and colleagues by team participation. Maintain a degree of professionalism in the execution of duties.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Staff Nurse.

Duties

• Develop and implement basic patient care by providing individual direct and indirect health care under supervision of the Professional Nurse. Responsible to provide basic clinical nursing care within SANC Scope of Practice and competency training as required. Effective health promotion and information to patient/client and community. Participate in the effective utilization of physical and financial resources to maintain standards and ensure quality care. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20’ years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and self-development.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years’ appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment Care or a post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

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. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48) OR a 4 Year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

Duties

• Assist with the management of the burden of disease in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of the western cape. Provide and maintain quality of care to all patients and health services. Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics registers, and referral records. Effective utilization of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints. Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork but able to work independently. Supervise and mentor lower categories of staff. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, nutritional status, mobility and elimination needs. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintaining professional growth/ethical standards and self-development and record keeping.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in information management within a Hospital/Healthcare environment.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.

Duties

• Provide quality training and end -user ICT support to surrounding primary health care facilities. Ensure that the Hospital operational IM needs are met. Provide good quality data to the hospital management and other hospital components. Co-ordinate and supervise Clerks.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with the SANC. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Staff Nurse with the SANC.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Staff Nurse.

Duties

• Development and implementation of basic patient care. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of Physical and Financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in managing of staff in a health facility. Appropriate experience in all aspects of personnel management, labour relations and staff development. PERSAL experience.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree

Duties

• Facilitate, co-ordinate and manage HR Planning, Recruitment and Selection, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Administration and sound Labour Relations within the Sub-district. Implement and maintain policy documents/circulars as well as the provision of training on aspects of conditions of service within the Sub-district. Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of Occupational Specific Dispensations within the Sub-district. Administer and ensure that audit investigations and follow-up investigations as well as feedback on Auditor- General and ensure that enquiries and action plans are done timeously. Manage the Support Services of the hospital which comprise of the following areas: cleaning, pest control, waste management, morgue, porter services, transport, telecom services, security, workshop, laundry and linen services. Manage and co-ordinate the SPMS system and PILIR processes.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Duties

• Provide quality basic nursing care according to procedures and policy. Assist patients with activities of daily living which includes patient hygiene, nutritional status, mobility and elimination needs. Escort patient to and from x-rays, sonar, etc. Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures and preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures. Accurate recordkeeping and effective utilization of resources.

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Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in the Speciality: Paediatrics

Duties

• CLINICAL SERVICE DELIVERY: Comprehensive paediatric haematology/oncology and general paediatric clinical care and service delivery in the Western Cape. Care of paediatric haematology/oncology inpatients and outpatients under the direction of sub-specialist supervisors. After-hours duties on the senior registrar roster in the Department of Paediatrics & Child Health (UCT); and responsible to the director of the registrar programme.
• SUPERVISION: Supervision of Junior Medical Staff - with respect to patient care and clinical service-ensuring safe and high standard of clinical care. Co-ordination of the junior medical team, nurses and allied health care team to ensure seamless provision of service.
• TEACHING: Contribute to and facilitate learning of undergraduate students and paediatric registrars attached to the clinic and ward.
• LEARNING: Rotation through areas of Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital’s paediatric haematology/oncology service in order to acquire training in paediatric haematology/oncology including completing the required training logbook and successfully passing the College of Medicine of South Africa Certificate examination to enable certification as a paediatric oncologist with the HPCSA. Attendance and presentation at Academic Departmental meetings and journal clubs.
• RESEARCH: Involvement with existing research projects, clinical reviews, audits and clinical trials. The post holder is expected to conduct a research project towards producing a Master’s (MPhil) thesis through UCT and will require proof of research in order to enter the CMSA certificate exam.
• MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION: Administration and management in the paediatric haematology/oncology unit including ensuring correct patient data and statistics. Efficient management of clinical notes, including generating letters, providing feedback to referring doctors, contributing to databases, and using designated ICD-10 codes.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

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. - A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (R212). OR - A 4 year Bachelor 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. - A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited Midwifery.

Duties

• Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care plans and the education of nursing personnel as Professional Nurse in the Obstetric department Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Render and supervise specialized clinical nursing care and support staff with surgical and medical procedures. Maintain & promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and others. Display of core values of the Department of Health & Wellness in the WCH. In the execution of duties, while practicing within the legislation, regulations and protocols applicable to public service.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse.

Duties

• Development and implementation of basic patient care plans to all patients. Provide basic clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Participate in infection prevention and control.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Staff Nurse.

Duties

• Provide quality basic nursing care according to procedures and policy. Provide basic nursing care under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. Create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and the public. Development and Implementation of basic patient care plans. Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Accurate recordkeeping and effective utilization of resources.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

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 4 year Bachelor 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.

Duties

• Provision of Primary Health Care in accordance with the guidelines and protocols of the Western Cape. Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics registers, and referral records. Effective utilization of Resources/Stock within the limited budget constraints. Participation in Community events and initiating awareness with regards to health-related issues. Maintain and participate in inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teamwork but able to work independently. Supervise and mentor lower categories of staff and improving quality of health services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.