Open Vacancies at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior certificate or equivalent plus, MBCHB OR equivalent plus FC Psych or MMED Psychiatry. Current registration with HPCSA as Specialist Psychiatrist. 
• Grade 1: 0-5 years’ experience post specialist qualification. 
• Grade 2: 6-10 years’ experience post specialist qualification. 
• Grade 3: 10+ years’ experience post specialist qualification.

Recommendation:

• Computer Literacy.

Knowledge, skills, training, and competencies required:

• Sound knowledge and clinical skills in the management of adult and child psychiatry patients. Ability to supervise and teach junior and senior members of staff. Good communication and interpersonal and management skills. Sound professional and ethical values and a concern for excellence. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.  

DUTIES :

• To provide safe, ethical and high quality psychiatric services within the hospital. Undertake and support Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development activities. Supervise and mentor medical officer, community service officers and nursing staff. Provide expert advice and clinical support to hospitals referring to Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital.
• Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits. Attend to administrative matters as it pertains to the running of the unit. Co-ordinate multidisciplinary team activities. Attend meetings and workshops as directed. Co-ordinate and support the mental health outreach programme within Harry Gwala District.
• Comply with all legal prescripts, Acts, legislation, policies, circulars, procedures, guidelines and code of conduct for public service. Adhere to correct channels of communication as per hospital organogram. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards. Assist the hospital management with the development and implementation of guidelines, protocols and clinical audits, revising as needed to optimize patient care in wards and outpatients departments. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification – Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• One year post basic qualification in in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC).
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2019 SANC receipt).
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 7 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining one (1) year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.

Recommendations:

• A valid Driver’s License. Computer skills in basic programmes. Applicants are not submitting copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on application, only when shortlisted).

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs. 

DUTIES :

• Manage, facilitate and coordinate provision of comprehensive package of service at PHC level, including priority programs and Quality improvement programs, in conjunction with a professional and legal framework. Assist and facilitate development of the operational plan, monitor the implementation and submit progress reports.
• Conduct clinical/Nursing audits in the PHC and ensure implementation of the quality improvement plans supported by strong work ethics. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including willingness to respond to client’s needs, requirements and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost effective, equitable and efficient.
• Coordinate the implementation of PHC reengineering strategy and supervise the implementation of the community Based outreach services. Ensure effective allocation, utilization and monitoring of resources in line with cost containment plan. Manage and coordinate smooth running and integration of the chronic program within the PHC services taking into consideration of ICSM prescripts.
• Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EPMDS in the unit. Manage and support education, in-service training, and practice development initiatives in the unit, maintain professional growth, ethical standards and participation in training and research. Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism.
• Ensure Batho Pele Principles, norms and standards and Ideal Clinic priorities are implemented. Provide safe and therapeutic environment that allows for practice of safe nursing care as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational health and safety act. Ensure completion of accident/incident reports as they occur and timeous reporting. Coordinate special projects and health promotion in line with the program goals of health calendar.
• Ensure accurate collation, analysis and verification of data within the unit prior to submission. Maintain constructive working relationship with all stake holders i.e. inter-professional and multi-disciplinary team. Maintain inter-sectoral collaboration with other government structures through Operation Sukuma Sakhe Activities. Advocate and promote nursing ethos and professionalism in the clinic. 

APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the Admin Office entrance at P61 Mkhiwane Road, Kwa-Mashu, 4360 or emailed to: [email protected]  or hand delivered to Human Resource Office, Kwa Mashu CHC. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 or equivalent. Basic R425 Qualification:
• Diploma/ Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery:
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Current registration with SANC as professional nurse (SANC receipt 2024). Applicants are submitting only Z83 and CV on application, all other documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates only.

Recommendations:

• Computer literacy & Driver’s licence.

Competencies:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how this impacts on service delivery , demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practises, strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, knowledge of total quality management (TQM), knowledge of Norms and standards, Ideal Clinic realization and Maintenance, provincial Quality initiatives, Human Rights, Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter. Understanding of OHSC guidelines and requirements.  

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement Quality Assurance Programme, guidelines, protocols, norms and standards. Develop and implement Quality Assurance Operational Plan and participate in the development of Institutional Plan.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of Institutional Quality Improvement Program and monitor implementation. Maintain and sustain norms, standard and good governance in clinical and non-clinical areas. Promote and facilitate the implementation of guidelines, standard operating procedures and policies.
• Review and evaluate patient’s medical records in line with the ideal Clinic and Regulated Norms and Standards. Facilitate Clinical audits and ensure implementation of action plans on identified gaps.
• Facilitate monitoring and timeous reporting of adverse events (Patients Safety Incidents) and ensure implementation of recommendations / action plans for the gaps identified. Monitor public relation activities (waiting time surveys, patient experience of care surveys and complaints management). Ensure effective communication on matters pertaining to quality. Attend and give input at different committee meetings on Quality related issues.
• Consult / advise facility on Quality matters. Attend facility relevant workshops and in-service training and give feedback to relevant staff members. Provide in-service training on relevant quality issues. Improve compliance to Regulated Norms and Standards.
• Ensure that institutional Regulated Norms and Standards self-assessments are conducted in all departments. Compile reports on Regulated Norms and Standards together with Clinical Governance Committee and submit to management team and all supervisors. Facilitate the development of Quality improvement plans for identified gaps.
• Monitor implementation of Quality improvement plans from Regulated Norms and Standards assessments on quarterly basis through Quality Assurance random departmental rounds and progress reports. Participate in District and Peer Review Regulated Norms and Standards assessments. Ensure timeous submission of monthly and quarterly reports to Management and or District Office. Conduct survey to all priority programmes within the institution. 

APPLICATIONS : Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: EThekwini District Office: [email protected], Hand delivery: EThekwini District Office, 83 King Cetshwayo Highway, Mayville Durban or be Posted Private Bag X54318, Durban, 4000. 

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Component: Trauma 
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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing) that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post basic qualification in Trauma Nursing Science with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC. Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and relevant post basic qualification). Current registration with the SANC (2024).

Experience: 

• Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Experience: 

• Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty (i.e.: Trauma Nursing Science) after obtaining the 1- year post-basic Qualification in the relevant specialty.

Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decisions, problem solving and conflict resolution. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to prioritize issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames. High level of accuracy. Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses and other relevant legal framework. 

 DUTIES :

• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the institution. Develop/establish and maintain constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Provide a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the practice of safe nursing care as laid by the Nursing Act, National Core Standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts. Manage and supervise effective utilization of all the resources e.g. human, financial material.
• Manage/prevention and control of infection in the Unit. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professionals and junior colleagues, including more complex report writing when required.
• Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control. Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures. Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work related programmes and training.
• Support and mentor student Nurses. Exercise control over discipline, grievance and all Labour Relations issues. Actively participate in resuscitation activities in the unit. Must be able to handle medical, surgical and trauma emergencies and high risk conditions.
• NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays. 

APPLICATIONS : Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060, or Hand deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Applications may also be emailed to: [email protected] quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment. 

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Component: Critical Care & High Care 
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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing) that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC. Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and relevant post basic qualification). Current registration with the SANC (2024).
• Experience: Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Experience: Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty (i.e.: Critical Care Nursing) after obtaining the 1- year post-basic Qualification in the relevant specialty.

Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required:

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Possess communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and other members of the multidisciplinary team including the writing of reports when required. Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and Advocating proper treatment and care including a willingness and awareness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organise own work, time and that of support personnel to Ensure proper nursing care in the unit.  

DUTIES :

• Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
• Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses. Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Norma and Standards. Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit. Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures. Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies. Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
• Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public. Advocate for quality care of patients. Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work related programmes and training.
• Ensure that equipment and machinery is available and functional at all time. Report and challenges and deficiencies within the unit. Attend to meetings, workshops and training programs as assigned by the supervisor. NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays. 

APPLICATIONS : Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060, or Hand deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Applications may also be emailed to: [email protected] quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment. 

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Component: Theatre 
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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification(i.e. Degree/Diploma)in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council(SANC) as a “Professional Nurse” with Midwifery. A post basic qualification in ‘Operating Theatre Nursing Science’, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC. Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery). Current registration with the SANC (2024).
• Experience: Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Experience: Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty (i.e. Operating Theatre Nursing Science) after obtaining the 1- year post-basic Qualification in the relevant specialty. Knowledge,

Skills Training and Competencies Required:

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Possess communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and other members of the multidisciplinary team including the writing of reports when required. Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and Advocating proper treatment and care including a willingness and awareness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organise own work, time and that of support personnel to Ensure proper nursing care in the unit.  

DUTIES :

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
• Effective utilization of resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient needs, requirements and Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost Effective, equitable and efficient.
• NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays. 

APPLICATIONS : Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060, or Hand deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Applications may also be emailed to: [email protected] quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment. 

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Component: Paediatrics 
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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing) that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post basic qualification in ‘Paediatric Nursing Science /Child Nursing Science, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC. Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and relevant post basic qualification). Current registration with the SANC (2024).
• Experience: Grade 1: a minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Experience: Grade 2: a minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty (i.e.: Paediatric Nursing Science /Child Nursing Science) after obtaining the 1- year post-basic Qualification in the relevant specialty

Knowledge, Skills Training And Competencies Required:

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Possess communication skills for dealing with patients, supervisors and other members of the multidisciplinary team including the writing of reports when required. Good human relations displaying a concern for patients, promoting and Advocating proper treatment and care including a willingness and awareness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele). Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organize own work, time and that of support personnel to Ensure proper nursing care in the unit. Knowledge of IMAM, ETAT, PMTCT, EPI and CHIPP guidelines. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Effective utilization of resources. Participation in training and research. Provision of support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient needs, requirements and Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care that is cost Effective, equitable and efficient.
• Strengthen ethics and professionalism. Provide a therapeutic environment for patients staff and public. Advocate for quality care of patients. Ensure unit compliance with infection prevention and control as well as Occupational health and safety.
• Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with Norms and Standards, Ideal hospital framework and Make me look like hospital project.
• Attend meetings, workshops and training as assigned by supervisor. NB: Must be prepared to work shift as per allocation; includes night shift, weekends and Public Holidays. 

APPLICATIONS : Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager, Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060, OR Hand deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Applications may also be emailed to: [email protected] quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

•  Grade 1: Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification PLUS, Diploma or Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. One year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment treatment and care (Primary Health Care), A minimum of 4 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration a professional Nurse with SANC in general Nursing.
•  Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Plus 01 year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Diagnostic Treatment and Care (PHC) At least the (10) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the PHC after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care.  

DUTIES :

• Participate in the implementation of the nursing plan, clinical audits, QIP’s and its implementation for quality care. Ensure that practice in nursing is in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care Provide therapeutic environment to staff, patients and public Manage and monitor HR and Finance in all relevant clinical areas Assist in preparation of ICRM and OHSC to maintain status and compliance
• Ensure data collection and adherence to Data Management Principles Assist in implementation of PHC re-engineering Ensuring proper utilisation resources and safe keeping of supplies Monitor Infection Prevention and Control in the unit Ensure increased accessibility of health services to all community members including staff. Instil discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees Deputize in absence of the Operational Manager in charge of the unit Ensure implementation of 95 95 95 target and monitoring of HAST indicators Assist in auctioning lime list for TB/HIV cascades. 

APPLICATIONS : Application to be hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Tongaat Community Health Centre 7 Sanele Nxumalo road, Tongaat, 4400 or email: [email protected]