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Requirements :

• 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.
• A Qualification in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management of at least 1 year duration and is registered as such by Council.
• Minimum of eight (08) years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Five (05) years must be directly in the HIV Prevention Programme/environment. Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, RTCQI Certificate or formal training attended and Diploma in PHC will be added advantage. At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be experience at management level.
• Valid Driver license is essential. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the National HIV, TB, RTCQI, PrEP, PEP, STI and ART Programme. Knowledge of legislation governing the public sector, including the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of quality improvement and M&E implementation approaches/strategies and plans.
• Experience/knowledge in working with DHIS and/or other National, routine health information systems and knowledge of DHIMS Policy including TIER.NET application systems.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the implementation of THIS. Analytical thinking verbal and written communication skills. Planning and organizing skills.
• Presentation, facilitation, and people management skills (Batho Pele principles). Conflict management. Good interpersonal relations and communication skills. Supervision and control of subordinates. Excellent data management skills.

Duties :

• Effective Implementation of the APP indicators including the 95x95x95 UNAID strategy at all sub district and facility level. Focus support activities on all the 3-95s for adults, children, adolescents, and pregnant women.
• Identify barriers to HIV testing, TB screening, PrEP initiation ,STI screening and testing, Linkage to ART ,data recording and capturing on TIER.NET and DHIS and apply corrective measures to address the existing gaps. Participate in staff HTS capacity building activities through formal and informal training/in-service training activities.
• Provide joint oversight and mentoring support to the HTS mentors allocated at Sub District level. Monitor and review access to the minimum core package of combination prevention interventions for males and females of reproductive age. Collaborate and facilitate the development of the District HAST programme Business plan.
• Effective monitoring of budget allocation to ensure that resources are adequately implemented at all levels. Perform all other duties delegated by the supervisor/manager.
• Liaise with the Gauteng HAST Directorate, Local Government, different levels of health organizations, Community structures, Civil Society, JAC, DSD,DOE, Higher Health Institutions, NPOs including Global Fund ,USAID and CDC District partners to improve access to quality service delivery. Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews for performance monitoring, Participate and support the facility huddle meetings including the Sub District & District Nerve Centre approach.
• Take part in the Gauteng Province turnaround Strategy, Primary Heath Care re-engineering activities. Display High level of organizational, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Coordinate and facilitate effective, efficient and sustainable financial planning and control of conditional grant for HIV/TB/STI integration.

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Requirements :

• Basic qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council [SANC], Post basic qualification {will be an added advantage}.
• A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC. Current registration with the SANC.
• A minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable Nursing experience after registration SANC in General Nursing. Must have worked as Assistant Manager Nursing in Management capacity in the public health field at least four(04)years Recognized Experience.
• Other Skills/Requirements: Administrative and advanced Computer literacy to write reports plus District Health Management to be able to develop the Regional Health and Project Management, more experience in the Primary Health Care setting.
• Knowledge of the application of the relevant statutes and policies governing the public service and health care sciences. Knowledge of the Performance Management and Development System. Knowledge and application of the Constitution; National Health Act; Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. \
• Understanding the application of the Batho-Pele principles, Patients’ rights charter and quality assurance system. Well-developed communication, presentation, negotiation and research skills. Strategic, operational and people management skills. Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and health users and givers. Facilitation and co-ordination skills.
• Problem solving, planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy and report writing skills. Applicants to possess Valid driver’s license. NB: A practical test relating to key areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process for this position.
• Correspondence & engagement will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements. Additional advantageous skills include project management.

Duties :

• The essential role is to provide leadership, coordinate, plan, manage, and supply effective administration support to the Primary Health Care and Health Programmes in the sub-district.
• Ensure implementation of the District Health System using the PHC approach including Community Based and Outreach Services with the National and Provincial framework.
• Plan for the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI).
• The key performance areas (KPA’s): Preserve good working conditions; optimum resource utilization; process improvement; safety and prevention planning and control; and regularly work within the legislative, regulation and policies frameworks. the key results areas (KPA’s): Patient and staff satisfaction always; smooth service management; secure operational cost control; and quality checks occur uninterrupted; and maintain record keeping. the supervision and leadership acumen: Strive to have the ability or quality to motivate and inspire others to achieve the set goal; and command the process of planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling activities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents; and display the capacity in human resource planning, and people management.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent. Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in nursing) that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Proof of registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC.
• A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.
• At least 1 year experience in Quality Assurance environment. Applicant must be in a possession of a valid South African driver’s license and able to drive. Computer Literacy (i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Knowledge and understanding of Healthcare Quality Assurance program (Patient Safety Incident (PSI) Management, Customer Care Services, Regulated Norms and Standard, Ideal Clinic/ CHC Framework) etc. Knowledge of related Guidelines Health Regulations, Policies and Acts.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary context. Ability to handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously. Analytical thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Report writing skills. Good work ethics, integrity and honesty.
• The following will be an added advantage: A qualification in Total Quality Management.

Duties :

• Manage the Operational requirements for Quality Assurance Programme. Develop an Operational Plan aligned to the Departmental Strategic Plan. Develop Quality Improvement Plans, Protocols, and SOP’s.
• Ensure compliance to indicators with regards to Complaints, PSI, PEC, Ideal Clinic/CHC Framework, Regulated Norms and Standards and Clinical Audits.
• Promote compliance, implementation, monitoring of National Guidelines and Policies. Support the unit in the investigation of Complaints and PSI, conduct QA meetings and Clinical Audits.
• Conducts support visits to the facilities in the District. Collate and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Monitor compliance of Quality Assurance Indicators as per Annual Performance Plan.
• Analyse data, establish and monitor trends. Plan and facilitate relevant trainings on Quality Assurance program. Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents and display the capacity in human resource planning and people management.

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Requirements :

• R425 Diploma / Degree in Nursing that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post- basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in one of the specialties R2598 (Clinical Nursing Science Health Assessment, Treatment and Care).
• A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC. Healthcare management or public health would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at Communicable Disease Control/Disease Surveillance coordinated programme level. Background in project management (added advantage), disease surveillance, infection prevention and control, health information systems including monitoring and evaluation.
• A valid driver’s license and computer literacy are required. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of Human Resource and Financial policies and practices. Knowledge of relevant legislative governing the public service. Good communication and writing skills. Good human relations.

Duties :

• Ability to plan and organize own work, time, and that of support teams to ensure proper implementation of the programme. Alert Health care workers and Managers on Surveillance activities.
• Support, Monitor and Evaluate Notifiable disease surveillance in the District. Liaise with Provincial Surveillance officers, EPI /CDC, programs (Environmental and Port Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Health Promotion and Nutrition), Facility Managers, hospitals including NICD particularly for tests and results when necessary.
• Support activities to improve quality of surveillance for targeted EPI /CDC priority conditions (conduct record reviews, obtaining clinical notes, cold chain maintenance) Conduct regular active surveillance visits to health Facilities within the district according to the priority level of facilities. Coordinate case investigation and outbreak response.
• Ensure effective management of data (collect, capture, collate, analyze, and interpret surveillance data) Participate in monitoring impact of vaccination, surveillance, and disease trends, EPI and vaccine preventable and communicable diseases research as required. Ensure processing of case investigation reports.
• Monitor progress towards Polio Eradication and NNT elimination against WHO indicators. Participate in developing training materials for notifiable diseases, capacitate District health officers through training and support visits. Participate in planning and other activities for surveillance improvement, to reach District, Provincial and National objectives.
• Evaluate and monitor compliance to National Core Standards. Ensure attendance to meetings of communicable Diseases and Outbreak response unit in the district and provincial office, provide feedback from meetings. Provide compiled monthly update on notifiable diseases, follow upon pending cases, line listing of reported cases and provide feedback to sub-districts.
• Ensure adherence to prescribed scheduled submission of quarterly reports to sub-districts and other stake holders through the EPI Team meeting. Be able to work under pressure and support all activities of the district Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/ Manager.

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Requirements :

• A Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse.
• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC in the specialty relevant to PHC setting. A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC.
• A minimum of 09 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the PHC setting after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. 2 years’ experience at management / supervisory level will be an added advantage.
• Other skills/requirement: Financial management and human resource management; leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of public service policies, Code of Conduct, Team building and Policy formulation. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Duties :

• To ensure that a comprehensive nursing treatment and care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner by the facility. To ensure compliance to professional and ethical standards at all times.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by relevant health facility.
• Facilitate provision of a comprehensive package of service at PHC level and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Ensure effective implementation of Service and Quality Improvement Plans, Occupational Health and Safety as well as Quality Assurance Program etc. Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, norms and standards within the clinic.
• Adhere to the Office of the Health Standards Compliance requirements and ensure effective achievement on ministerial priorities, Ideal clinic 127 compliance and support PHC re-engineering program implementation.
• Ensure management and control of human, financial and material resources. Monitor utilization of budget to ensure that the clinic functions within the allocated budget. Supervise and monitor staff performance in accordance with Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), develop and implement staff training plan.
• Attend to grievances of staff and administer discipline and ensure that absenteeism and abscondment of staff is effectively controlled. Ensure submission of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. General administration duties and management soft skills is mandatory

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Requirements :

• MBChB, appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner, HPCSA registration as an independent medical practitioner and must be post Community Service. Preference will be given to those who have completed Part 1 of the FCRad examination.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patient related administrative duties, participating in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching, participating in departmental audit activates, preparing and writing of reports, liaison and communication services and community liaison.
• Supervising junior doctors is required (undergraduate students, interns and community service doctors). Performance of commuted overtime may be requested. Attendance of relevant administrative meeting like multi-disciplinary team meetings, near miss meeting and completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g. Death certificate) is required.
• Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care. Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos. Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards). Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients. Performance of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients.
• Participation in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures and ward rounds. Ensure that administration and record keeping is done in the department. Rendering of after-hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.
• Medical Officers will inter alia be responsible for rendering of clinical services, assessment and treatment of patients. Medical Officers will be rotated through related departments in the hospitals. Medical Officers will also be expected to rotate to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a Radiology and current registration for 2025/2026.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients. Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care supervising of junior medical staff.
• Willing to do commuted overtime rendering of after-hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.
• Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meetings and completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g. Death certificate).
• Participation in academic program in the hospital and all activities of Radiology department in relation to teaching and research. Ensure proper and accurate record keeping as legally and ethically required.
• Reporting to the head of unit on service delivery, clinical audits and where necessary quality improvement plans. Assist the HOU to monitor, implement and adhere to the compliance to National Core Standards within their specific outreach programs.
• Preparing and writing of reports. Assist the Clinical Head with Administration responsibilities.

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Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner and current registration.
• The following will be added advantages: At least two years of relevant work experience after registration with the HPCSA as an independent Medical Practitioner post-community service, and a relevant post-graduate master’s qualification.

Duties :

• The Registrar post is a training post. The registrar training programme runs over four years. The training includes working, as part of experiential learning, at rotation sites that include the Johannesburg health district, national health institutes and other service delivery sites within, and affiliated to, the Gauteng Department of Health.
• It also includes further training withing the Department of Community Health, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, to facilitate completion of a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Public Health Medicine as well as other requirements directed by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, to become a Fellow (Specialist) of the College of Public Health Medicine (CPHM) upon successful completion of FCPHM exams.
• The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Department's academic program and any related teaching and research activities. There are opportunities to perform overtime work in another area within the Gauteng Department of Health.

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Requirements :

• A Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as professional nurse. A Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in the specialty relevant to PHC setting.
• A Health Service Management or Nursing Administration qualification with duration of at least 01 year, accredited with SANC.
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the PHC setting after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level.
• Other skills/requirement: Knowledge of the application of nursing act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Human resource management; Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding the application of Batho Pele Principle. Patient’s Rights Charter and quality assurance system. Ability to communicate (verbally and written).
• Good people management and presentation skills. interpersonal social mobilisation, networking and repot writing as well as Team building and Policy formulation. Computer literacy and a valid Driver’s license are essential.

Duties :

• To ensure that a comprehensive quality nursing treatment and care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient, and equitable manner by the facilities. To always ensure compliance to professional and ethical standards.
• Promote quality of nursing care and ethos as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by SANC. Facilitate provision of a comprehensive package of service at PHC level and ensure that the facilities adhere to the principles of Batho Pele.
• Ensure effective implementation of Service and Quality Improvement Plans, Occupational Health, and Safety as well as Quality Assurance Program etc. Ensure compliance with ideal clinic, clinical guidelines and protocols, norms and standards within the facilities.
• Adhere to Office of the Health Standard Compliance and ensure effective achievement on Ministerial Priorities, Ideal Clinic Compliance and support PHC re-engineering program implementation. Ensure management and control of human, financial and material resources.
• Monitor utilization of budget to ensure that the clinic functions within the allocated budget. Supervise and monitor staff performance in accordance with Performance Management and Development System (PMDS); develop and implement staff training plan.
• Attend to grievances of staff and administer discipline; and ensure that absenteeism and abscondment of staff is effectively controlled. Ensure submission of day, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. General administration duties and management soft skills is mandatory.

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Requirements :

• A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification no experience required. Knowledge- Patient Rights and Batho Pele Principles. Skills- computer literacy, experience in Ms. (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Typing skills, Good interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette. Ability to function under pressure. Be assertive and presentable.
• The following will be an added advantage: At least 12 months’ experience as a secretary. Secretarial internship experience in a hospital environment. Secretarial or Administration Diploma or equivalent.

Duties :

• Responsible for overall administration of the manager’s office. Diary management and co-ordination of office activities. Management of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Co-ordination and preparation for meetings, workshop and typing of document. Provide reception services including call screening, receiving as well as attending to messages and provide hospitable reception of visitors to the manager’s office. Making travel and accommodation arrangements as well as processing of all substance and travel claims.
• Handling of confidential documents. Operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopy machine and telephone). Type correspondence such as reports, submissions and letters. Perform administrative tasks such as taking minutes and arranging /serving refreshment and understanding of cost containment.

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• Grade 12 or equivalent with more than 10 years in Auditing, Accounting or Risk Management experience or National Diploma or Degree from a recognized SAQA tertiary institution in Auditing, Accounting or Risk Management between 0 and 2 years in Auditing, Accounting or Risk Management experience.
• Knowledge: Sound knowledge of Auditing, Accounting or Risk Management. In-basic knowledge and insight in Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act. Customer relations.
• Computer literacy- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint), a range of work procedures such as Finance, HR matters, Safety, Labour Matters. Administration procedures relating to specific working environment including norms and standards. Reporting procedures, procurement directives and procedures.
• Skills: Planning and organising, sound analytical thinking, good interpersonal relation, problem solving, decision-making and maintaining discipline. Conflict resolution, Good verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. Auditor General of South Africa, Gauteng Audit Service and any other stakeholders).
• Loyal and strongly orientated towards teamwork, ability to operate independently, must hold high level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and ethical conduct. The following will be an added advantage: Supervision skills, previous experience in audit environment or completed audit articles.

Duties :

• Monitor incidents and emerging risk reported. Monitor implementation of audit action plans. Prepare risk-based audits, financial and non-financial pre-audits and internal control assessments.
• Facilitate and monitor operational risk registers for all hospital business units. Monitor strategic risk register under manager’s supervision. Orientate new staff on audit, risk and ethics.
• Conduct risk awareness campaigns. Delegated to various committees. Be abreast with legislative laws, regulations and guidelines as well as Department’s circulars, policies and procedure manuals. Render Departmental administrative support service. Compile and draft management reports. (With recommendation were necessary).

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• Matric and appropriate three (3) year National Diploma or Degree from a recognized SAQA accredited tertiary institution in Public Relations/ Communication Science/ Communication management or Journalism.
• At least three (3) years’ experience as Communication Officer. Skills: sound interpersonal relations, project planning skills, ability to prepare reports.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written. Must be computer literate. Knowledge: Good understanding and knowledge of communication must have a valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Plan, implement and oversee both internal and external communication. Formulate and implement communication strategies. Coordinate outreach and communication activities.
• Manage effectively and economically the hospital resources for public education, public relations, media services and stakeholder relations. Drive and coordinate generation of good news to cater for various media platforms and formats inclusive of corporate publications, media statements, electronics media, social media, visual and audio, live interviews.
• Coordinate responses to media enquiries and legislature Reponses. Provide communication support to the various department’s events and activities. Ensure that hospital has adequate communication materials and publications at all times.
• Publish quarterly internal newsletters, coordination of the annual open day events. Manage and develop content for hospital’s social media accounts. Carry out photo coverage in all events, implement social media strategy in line with departmental corporate identity with cooperate identity manual.
• Secretary and liaison between hospital board.