Jobs Available at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Professional registration and qualifications, An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Biological Scientist – Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology Current registration with the HPCSA in the relevant category is required.
• Additional Knowledge: At least 1 year experience in a reproductive medicine unit

Experience: 

• Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Biological Scientist (Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology) for South African-qualified employees. One year's relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for South African-qualified employees. Minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa.
• Grade 3 Minimum of 20 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for South African-qualified employees. Minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa. 

DUTIES :

• The incumbent should be able to demonstrate the following Scientific excellence strong knowledge of reproductive biology and contemporary embryology.
• Technical competence proficiency in ART laboratory techniques and a commitment to maintaining high technical standards. Attention to detail meticulous handling, identification and documentation of reproductive material. Integrity and accountability recognition of the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with handling human gametes and embryos.
• Teaching and mentorship willingness to contribute to the development of future reproductive health professionals. Research and innovation commitment to advancing infertility care through research, audit and evidence-based practice. Adaptability and leadership ability to contribute to the ongoing development of a high-quality tertiary ART service.
• Teamwork ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary tertiary healthcare environment. Communication clear, respectful and professional communication with patients and colleagues. This post reports to Head of Reproductive Medicine Unit, department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively with reproductive medicine specialists, obstetricians and gynaecologists, nurses, laboratory personnel and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support couples and individuals undergoing fertility assessment and assisted reproductive treatment.

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REQUIREMENTS :

•  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 fourteen (14) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 (one) year post basic qualification in relevant speciality. Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Speciality Nurse. One year post basic Degree/Diploma in Trauma plus four (04) years appropriate /recognizable registration experience as a General Nurse. current registration with SANC (2026) Proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department will be required for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in service.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of Nursing Care, Processes and Procedures, Nursing statutes, and other relevant Legal frameworks. Good communication skills-verbal and written. Co-ordination and liaison skills. Problem solving skills. 

DUTIES :

• Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit. Proper triaging and management of emergencies in the unit. Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff /Housekeeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure continuity of patient care on all level. Demonstrate effective communication patient and families with the multi-disciplinary team, other department within the hospital. Assist with allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave.
• Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on training and staffing. To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP. Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. To complete patient related data and partake in research.
• Promote quality specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant specialty. To assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift.
• To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. team building. Effective and efficient management of all resources. Liaise with professional Nurse in charge in surgical high care/renal unit. Allocation of Staff on day and night duty within the Directorate in rotational basis.

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REQUIREMENTS : 

• 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 fourteen (14) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 (one) year post basic qualification in relevant speciality. Senior Certificate or equivalent, Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, One year post basic Degree/Diploma in Critical Care plus four (04) years appropriate /recognizable registration experience as a General Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as a General Nurse and Speciality Nurse. Proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department will be required for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in service.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of Nursing Care, Processes and Procedures, Nursing statutes, and other relevant Legal frameworks. Good communication skills-verbal and written. Co-ordination and liaison skills. Problem solving skills. 

DUTIES :

• Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit. Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all Nursing Staff /Housekeeping staff and to give them guidance and ensure continuity of patient care on all level. Demonstrate effective communication patient and families with the multi-disciplinary team, other department within the hospital. Assist with allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave. Assist in record keeping and provide statistical information on training and staffing. To assist in EPMDS evaluation of staff and implement EAP. Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. To complete patient related data and partake in research. Promote quality specialized nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards determined by the relevant specialty. To assist with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day and night shift. To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. team building Effective and efficient management of all resources. Liaise with professional Nurse in charge in surgical high care/renal unit. Allocation of Staff on day and night duty within the Directorate in rotational basis. To nurse a critically ill patient who is ventilated, on haemodialysis and continuous-venous haemodialysis. To nurse all types of patients regardless of diagnoses according to disease profile within the directorate. Maintain Professional growth/ethical standard and self-development. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

•  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 fourteen (14) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing of which at least 10 (ten) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 (one) year post basic qualification in relevant speciality.
• Senior Certificate or equivalent, Degree/Diploma in General nursing, One (01) year Post Basic qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science. Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC). Current SANC receipt (2026). A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in service.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal framework such as Nursing Acts, Health Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principle, Public Service Regulations, Disciplinary Code and Procedures in the Public Service. Financial and Budgetary knowledge pertaining to relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
• Leadership, Organizational, Decision making, Problem solving, Co – ordination, Liaisons and Interpersonal skills within the limits of the Public Sector and Institutional policy framework. Interpersonal skills including Public relation, Negotiating, Conflict handling and Counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs. 

DUTIES :

• Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the specialized unit in consultation with subordinates. Effective management of patients, display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating. Proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations. Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the implementation of National Priorities clinical guidelines, protocols. Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements. Exercise control over discipline, grievance and labour relations issues. Promote good working relationships amongst staff and patients.
• Assist in supervision and development of all nursing staff. Ensure effective participation in all hospital programs e.g. IPC, Quality Assurance, etc. Provide a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification Degree or National Diploma in Transport Management or Public Management or Public Administration. A minimum five (5) years’ experience in fleet management of which three (3) years must be supervisory experience in Transport related environment, Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Ability to apply technical/professional knowledge and skills in the work area and wider work environment. Ability to keep abreast of work-related developments. Change Management, Decision making, time management skills. Risk Management Skills Good interpersonal relation skills. Public Service Financial Management, Departmental policies and procedures, project management,
• Intermediate Human Resources Development, General management, Strategic management, Skills Development Act, LRA, BCEA. Leadership, Facilitation, Computer literacy skills Good Presentation skill, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communications skills Good People Management skill. 

DUTIES :

• Oversee management and use of the fleets in hospitals, CHCs, EMS, Mortuaries and PHC. Ensure compliance to fleet management policies and prescripts. Conduct fleet audits. Compile and present reports to district management and provincial office as required. Monitor and report on fleet management indicators on Annual Performance Plan Ensure availability of fleet to reduce complaints by monitoring that servicing and necessary repairs are conducted. Conducting physical inspections to determine the condition of fleet for possible damage.
• Identifying underutilized vehicles due for replacement (BOS). Monitor the allocation of KZN vehicles and vehicles used for private on official use. Maintain proper records for fleet management and audit purposes. Ensure functionality of accident committees across the district.Identify fleet risks related to fleet management and implement mitigation strategies. Monitor fleet expenditure across the district. Conduct stakeholder engagements for the rationalisation of transport.
• Provide on road, emergency support for incidents relating to fleet for example hijacking and accident. Provide input and implement policies pertaining licensing of district vehicles. Monitor licensing disc and tracking disc for all vehicles in the district Monitor asset register of Departmental vehicles, Coordinate and monitor payment of fines to relevant traffic departments. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification Degree or Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting/Financial Management at NQF level 7 A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Financial Management of which three (3) years’ must be supervisory experience in Financial Management environment. Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Detailed knowledge of budgeting and financial management area of operation and associated processes. Ability to communicate with all stakeholders and role –players at all levels in clear and unambiguous language. Good knowledge of Public Finance Management as well as relevant Acts and Regulations. Sound Management, negotiation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Labour Relations, discipline and grievance procedure. Good organizational and planning skills and ability to make independent decisions. Knowledge of departmental and transversal systems e.g. (PERSAL, Vulindlela and BAS). Knowledge of MS office Software applications. Numerical skills and understanding of grant funding management. 

DUTIES :

• The incumbent of this post will report to the Deputy Director: Finance M&E and will be responsible to report on activities to ensure effective and efficient production of reliable information on the District Grants financial Management of the Department. Facilitate development of grant funding business plan per financial year.
• Coordinate, manage and collate/consolidate budget estimates for grant funding as per business plans. Facilitate the division/distribution of the budget allocation between all sub-programmes.
• Prepare, analyse and report on expenditure versus budget for the entire grant funding in the district. Manage, coordinate and provide guidance to cash flow meetings and spending patterns. Identify, rate and institute control measures to minimise financial risks in the district.
• Conduct analysis on the expenditure trend to determine whether budgetary allocations are in line with the envisaged output performance and targets as per business plan.
• Provide regular reports pertaining to the grant performance for example DORA reports, variance reports and other reports. Manage the journalising process within the institution. Ensure correct staff linking and verification within objectives and responsibility. Manage resources with the sub-directorate. Conduct support visits to institutions within the district. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Personnel Management/ Human Resource Development or Public Management. A minimum of five years operational experience in Human Resource of which three years of that must be supervisory experience in Human Resource. Valid Driver’s license.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other prescripts applicable to Human Resource. Knowledge of PERSAL system Knowledge of basic principles of HR Management. Ability to interpret and apply policies, acts, ability to comprehend Human Resource issues. Interpersonal relations, innovation and communication skills.
• Financial Management, Change Management. Time management, facilitation skill, risk management. Good interpersonal relation skills. Computer literacy. Auditing skill and report writing skills Problem solving and Decision-making skills. 

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership of human resource management for the facility. Manage all Human Resource components, that is, Human Resource Practices, Human Resource Planning and Development, Staff Relations and Employee Wellness and ensure the provision efficient and effective services are provided.
• Monitor and evaluate human resource activities of the district office human resource. Ensure quality development of HRMS in line with norms and standards for CHC Ideal Clinic Realization and Maintenance Programme. Ensure effective human resource records and documents management system. Manage the payroll programme.
• Ensure the timely and efficient compensation of employees. Manage recruitment, selection and verification processes. Ensure the co-ordination of Institutional Management Labour Committee Meetings (IMLC).
• Ensure training of staff on labour relations matters. Ensure compliance with grievance and disciplinary procedures. Coordination of conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings. Ensure that misconduct cases in the institution are dealt with timeously.
• Oversee co-ordination of Institutional Employee Health and Wellness activities. Provide leadership in managing processes of aligning organizational, and post establishment structures with emerging service delivery demands as well as the imperatives set in the Annual Performance Plan for the facility or the district office. Serve in the transformation activities of the department and the district office such budget allocations as well as standard and workload statistics. Conduct staff satisfaction surveys and exit interviews.
• Oversee the effective implementation of the Human Resource Management policy imperatives and ensure consistency in the application. Develop strategies aimed at improving service delivery. Ensure and facilitate the consolidation of HR Plan for the facility. Provide early warnings and develop innovative solutions to overcome identified problem areas. 

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REQUIREMENTS : 

• Grade 1: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse, plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC) plus, Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care, plus, Current Registration with SANC (2026) A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience as s General Nurse. Code 10 Drivers License.
• Requirements: Grade 2: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse, plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care, plus, Current Registration with SANC (2026).
• A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after registration as s General Nurse with SANC of which 10 years of the period must be appropriate/ recognizable PHC experience after obtaining a one year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care. Code 10 Drivers License.
• NB: Please note that most of the Clinics in KwaDukuza Sub District operates from 07h00 to 18h00. KwaDukuza Clinic operates over 24 hours, Mpumelelo and Groutville Clinic operates on call after 18h00. Staff may be requested to relieve/ allocated in any of the nine (09) facilities within the Sub District if and when the need arises. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competence Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Acts, OH & S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance procedure, etc.
• Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling. Good listening and communication skills. Co-ordination and planning skills. Team building and supervisory skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills. Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to assist in information of patient care related policies. 

DUTIES :

• Provide quality comprehensive Primary Health Care by providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services for the clients and community. Ensuring proper utilization and safekeeping of basic medical equipment, surgical and pharmaceutical stock. Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and to give guidance. To provide nursing care that leads to improved health service delivery by upholding principles of Batho Pele. Execute duties and functions with proficiency and perform duties according to scope of practice. Implement infection control standards and practices to improve quality nursing care.
• Assist with conducting clinical audits and developing quality improvement plans. Improve the knowledge of staff and patients through health education and in service training. Implement Nursing care standards, and practices for quality nursing care according to guidelines and prescripts. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders, implementation of the Integrated Multi Stakeholder Health Promotion Strategy.
• Management of patients records, both written and electronic. Ensuring proper utilization of Human, material and financial resources and keeping up to date records of resources. Ability to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the clinic. Motivate junior staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of self-care.
• Strengthen data systems and treatment outcomes by assisting and capturing on Tier.net. Ensure the collection, collation and timeous submission of accurate verified data. Support the realization and maintenance of ideal Clinic and OHSC Programme in the facility.

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REQUIREMENTS :

•  Grade 1: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse, plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC) plus, Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care, plus, Current Registration with SANC (2026) A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience as s General Nurse. Minimum Requirements for the post: 
• Grade 2: Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse, plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care, plus, Current Registration with SANC (2026). A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after registration as s General Nurse with SANC of which 10 years of the period must be appropriate/ recognizable PHC experience after obtaining a one year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care.
• NB: Please note that most of the Clinics in KwaDukuza Sub District operates from 07h00 to 18h00. KwaDukuza Clinic operates over 24 hours, Mpumelelo and Groutville Clinic operates on call after 18h00. Staff may be requested to relieve/ allocated in any of the nine (09) facilities within the Sub District if and when the need arises.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Acts, Mental Acts, OH & S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance procedure, etc. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling. Good listening and communication skills. Co-ordination and planning skills. Team building and supervisory skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills. Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to assist in information of patient care related policies. 

DUTIES :

• Provide quality comprehensive Primary Health Care by providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services for the clients and community. Ensuring proper utilization and safekeeping of basic medical equipment, surgical and pharmaceutical stock.
• Assist in orientation, induction and monitoring of all nursing staff. Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff and to give guidance. To provide nursing care that leads to improved health service delivery by upholding principles of Batho Pele.
• Execute duties and functions with proficiency and perform duties according to scope of practice. Implement infection control standards and practices to improve quality nursing care. Assist with conducting clinical audits and developing quality improvement plans.
• Improve the knowledge of staff and patients through health education and in service training. Implement Nursing care standards, and practices for quality nursing care according to guidelines and prescripts. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders, implementation of the Integrated Multi Stakeholder Health Promotion Strategy.
• Management of patients records, both written and electronic. Ensuring proper utilization of Human, material and financial resources and keeping up to date records of resources. Ability to plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care in the clinic. Motivate junior staff regarding development in order to increase level of expertise and assist patients to develop a sense of self-care.
• Strengthen data systems and treatment outcomes by assisting and capturing on Tier.net. Ensure the collection, collation and timeous submission of accurate verified data. Support the realization and maintenance of ideal Clinic and OHSC Programme in the facility. 

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REQUIREEMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 Degree / Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) 2026
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate /Recognized Experience in Nursing after registration with SANC in General nursing
• Additional Qualifications: Certificate in Infection Prevention and control Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and Ethical nursing practices and how this impacts on service delivery.
• Knowledge of Infection Control policies and guidelines. Leadership, Organizational, Decision making and problem-solving skills Good communication, interpersonal relations. Demonstrate basic understanding of Human Resource and Financial policies and Practices. Computer Literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement an Infection prevention and control plan for the institution. Ensure that Infection prevention and control as well as Antibiotic stewardship committee are in place and functional. Promote Infection prevention and culture within the institution by conducting relevant workshops, Audits, meetings and awareness.
• Identify Infection control risks and make recommendations on mitigation strategies. Provide training to all categories of staff on Infection policies, principles and practices. Conduct Infection prevention and control Surveillance and report on incidence and prevalence of alert organisms and communicable diseases to District and to Communicable Disease Centre.
• Identify and report all Hospital Acquired Infections. Visits the Departments within the institution to identify infection prevention and control risks. Ensure that all departments comply with Infection Prevention and control Framework, protocols and guidelines. Identify outbreaks of infections, initiate investigation and control measures in collaboration with Infection prevention and control Committee.
• Provide effective and efficient Infection Prevention and Control service in the institution. Serve as a Clinical governance champion in the facility, ensuring effective clinical risk management system. Review institutional Infection prevention and control Standard operating procedures. Provide advice on various aspects of infection prevention and control, relevant policies to management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate). Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science and Midwifery that allows registration with SANC as a General Nurse, plus (1) year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC) plus, Registration Certificate with SANC as a General Nurse with Midwifery and Primary Health Care, plus, Current Registration with SANC (2026).
• A minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience as a General Nurse after registration of which 05 years must be appropriate recognizable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care nursing and registration as a clinical nurse practitioner. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a valid Code 08 Drivers License and have computer literacy.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Knowledge of all applicable legislations such as Nursing Act, Mental Act, OH&S Act, Batho Pele Principles and Patients Right Charter, Labour Relations Act, Grievance procedure, etc. Knowledge of public service regulations. Disciplinary code, human resource policies, hospital generic and specific policies. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving, conflict handling and counselling. Financial and budgetary knowledge.
• Good listening and communication skills. Co-ordination and planning skills. Team building and supervisory skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills. Good insight of procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to assist in information of patient care related policies. Computer skills in basic programmed. 

DUTIES :

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Primary health care services and systems within the designated services area in the line with public health indicators, set standards and target with a view to report thereon and initiate a corrective active timeously.
• Analyse health policy and programmed imperatives with a view to develop customize implementation strategies to guide to primary health care services providers in the service area towards complying with the stated norms, standard and target.
• Participate actively in Operations Sukuma Sakhe. Monitor implementation of PHC re-engineering. Ensure that compliant management is functional in the clinic. Participate in achieving norms and standards (OHSC). Contribute to the realization of ideal clinic status determination.
• Identify transversal health care and systems barrier (including emerging health trend in service areas) with a view to ensure corrective action at appropriate level. Ensure and monitor that primary health service within the designated service areas are provided with adequate support by multi-disciplinary teams attached to the clinics as well as other corporate services attached to the facility.
• Ensure an integrated approach with the implementation of various primary health care programmers provide a seamless services delivery platform, including prioritizing needs of the service area and allocate resources accordingly.
• Ensure that effective and efficient utilization of allocated resources, including the development of staff, procurement planning inputs and maintenance of prescribed information management systems. 

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REQUIREMENTS : 

• Grade 1: Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC as Pharmacist - One (1) year relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized 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: Five (5) years relevant experience after registration with SACP as a pharmacist. Six (6) years relevant experience after registrations as a pharmacist with a recognized 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: Thirteen (13) years relevant experience after registration with SACP as a pharmacist. – fourteen (14) years relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized 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.
• All-inclusive salary package: 70% and 30% flexible portion can be restructured. Senior Certificate STD 10 / Grade 12 plus a National Diploma / Degree in Pharmacy plus, Current registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC plus, registration as a Pharmacist with a recognized 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 Competence Required: Computer Literacy and Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08). Sound knowledge of legislation applicable to Pharmacy practices. Team building, conflict management and analytical skills. Appropriate clinical and theoretical knowledge. Professional concern for excellence. Sound interpersonal, communication, planning and organising skills. Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management and staff relations legislation.
• Willingness to tutor and mentor pharmacist’s assistants and interns. Knowledge of the principles of stock replenishment and the operation of a Pharmacy Store. Computer literacy for provisioning of dispensing services to patients. To provide cost effective, high quality pharmaceutical services to patients, wards and clinics within all applicable legislations. 

DUTIES :

• Maintain accurate and appropriate records in line with legal requirements. Provision of pharmaceutical services to wards and departments. Provision of pharmaceutical services by dispensing prescriptions.
• Participate in pharmacy related committees (PTC, Antibiotic Stewardship and Pharmacovigilance). Engage in effective communication with departments and service providers to ensure high service quality is rendered. Maintain proper use and care of all resources and ensure optimal usage.
• Perform standby duties and overtime when required (after hours services). Participate in staggered working hours to improve patient access to medicines as per roster. Plan own work and administer work procedures to meet the objectives for the department ensuring efficient service delivery. Make recommendations with regard to policies / strategies for the effective functioning of Pharmacy department.
• Assist and train staff according to departmental requirements. Be willing to be a tutor for students and interns. Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EPMDS (Pharmacist Assistant). Maintain stock levels and ensure availability of medicines. Implementation of the Standard Procedures, good pharmacy practice, norms and standards with regards to the procurement, storage and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Compile and analyse medicine availability reports and take corrective actions to prevent medicine stock outs.