Vacancies Available at Northern Cape Department Of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree/diploma in Nursing or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of (9) years appropriate experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC. At least (4) years of the period referred to must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management level.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Primary Health Care services in line with public health indicators. Set norms, standards and targets with a view to report thereon and to initiate corrective action timeously at an appropriate level.
• Supervise and ensure the provision of quality comprehensive inmate health care through adequate nursing care.
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) services and programs to the inmate population.
• Ensure analysis of health data, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. Support the Health establishment staff to meet the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) status of all the allocated facilities in Pixley ka Seme District.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures for the provision of primary health services within the district as it relates to compliance with the norms and standards of the primary health care package and the realisation of the ideal clinic.
• Quality improvement: improving quality of service through compliance with all domains of the National Core Standards. This includes monitoring and evaluation of services and use of Health information for effective planning and decision-making and the PTICRM. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 3 years tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6. Three (3) to five (5) years appropriate experience at junior Management level.
• Knowledge of Labour Relation Act, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, collective Agreements, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Extensive experience in disciplinary hearings, conciliations and arbitration.

DUTIES :

• Manage and Coordinate the investigation on disciplinary cases and grievance – manage and conduct investigations on all alleged misconduct cases, perform disciplinary functions pertaining to misconduct and poor work performance.
• Facilitate, manage and coordinate the handling of disciplinary matters. Coordinate the handling of departmental appeals. Provide advice on the compilation of reports on all cases relating to employee relations.
• Develop and implement guidelines on handling disputes and grievances. Represent the employer in Collective bargaining structures of the PHSDSBC. Conduct research and write report on the proposed Human Resource interventions for the Health Sector.
• Ensure implementation, enforcement and monitor of collective agreements and resolutions within the Health Sector. Facilitate the resolution of sector disputes and provide advice on strike management.
• Develop a procedure manual and guidelines and handling of disputes. Represent the Department in disputes. Ensure employee engagement on labour relation matters and management of resources and staff within the Provincial Office. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 3 years tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6. Three (3) to five (5) years appropriate experience at junior Management level.
• Knowledge of Labour Relation Act, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, collective Agreements, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Extensive experience in disciplinary hearings, conciliations and arbitration.

DUTIES :

• Manage and Coordinate the investigation on disciplinary cases and grievance – manage and conduct investigations on all alleged misconduct cases, perform disciplinary functions pertaining to misconduct and poor work performance.
• Facilitate, manage and coordinate the handling of disciplinary matters. Coordinate the handling of departmental appeals. Provide advice on the compilation of reports on all cases relating to employee relations.
• Develop and implement guidelines on handling disputes and grievances. Represent the employer in Collective bargaining structures of the PHSDSBC. Conduct research and write report on the proposed Human Resource interventions for the Health Sector.
• Ensure implementation, enforcement and monitor of collective agreements and resolutions within the Health Sector. Facilitate the resolution of sector disputes and provide advice on strike management.
• Develop a procedure manual and guidelines and handling of disputes. Represent the Department in disputes. Ensure employee engagement on labour relation matters and management of resources and staff within the Provincial Office. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: 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 and Midwife.
• At least 8 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in management level. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code B/EB/C1 driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Commissioning and Overall management of the Clinical, HRM, Supply Chain Management and financial management of the facility.
• Manage the implementation of the COPC approach and support the external and internal interface, with all the appropriate Health Programme.
• Support the Health establishment staff to meet the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) status of all the allocated facilities in the sub-District.
• Responsible for the co-ordination, supervision and control of nursing services. Ensure the implementation of quality assurance programmes with set standards for safe patient care. Information and data management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) that allows registration with the 'South African Nursing Council' (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (2025).
• A post basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least one (01) year accredited with the SANC in Operating Theatre.
• Diploma/Degree in nursing management. Minimum of ten (09) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing
• At least six (05) years of period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable in the specific specialty after obtaining the one (01) year post basic qualification in Operating Theatre.
• At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management Level 

DUTIES :

• Provide effective management and professional leadership in the specialized units of Operating Theatre Unit. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors, other health professional and junior colleagues including more complex report writing when required Effective management, utilization and supervision of all resources
• Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensure that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele Maintain clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing and clinical governance are 59 implemented.
• Implement maternal guidelines, demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practice. Exercise control of discipline, grievance and any labour related issues in terms of laid down procedures.
• Provide supportive supervision and comply with PMDS evaluation of staff, formulate training programs and participate in training and development of staff and nursing students Monitor implementation of Disaster management, monitor implementation of NCS and Ideal Hospital Realization Framework and interpret its impact on service delivery thereof.
• Coordinate and participate in health promotion activities and monitor and evaluation of data. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Deliver a supportive service to the Nursing Service and the institution by taking overall supervision after hours and on weekends.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification with duration of at least 1-year Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (R48), accredited with SANC.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife and proof of current registration.
• Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care (R48). Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) 57 driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Operational management of facility: Management of burden of disease, render clinical and administrative services.
• Management of Critical Support Services: Quality data, consumable and drug management, maintenance and infrastructure management as well as asset management.
• Adequate financial planning and control: Manage budget, procurement, assets and stock control.
• Human Resource Planning and Management: Performance Management and ensure that all personnel undergo training according to their Individual Development and Performance Plan as well as implementing policies, prescripts and protocols.
• Improve quality of services and deliver a patient centered service. Deliver a supportive service to the Nursing Service and the institution by taking overall supervision after hours and on weekends. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. This dispensation is only applicable to posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 7- years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) Driver’s Licence. Willingness to travel in the Pixley Ka Seme District Geographic area.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualifications: Basic R425(Degree/Diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification, with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: 
• Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty. 

DUTIES :

• Provide safe and comprehensive care delivered to patients in theatre.
• Provision of optimal, holistic specialized care with set standards within professional/legal framework. Ensure accurate record-keeping for statistical and legal purposes.
• Effective utilization of human, material and physical resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse and Midwife.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work shifts during the day and night, weekends and public holidays and overtime when required by supervisor. Willingness to rotate within different Functional Business Units.

DUTIES 

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Ensure accurate collection and recording of data. Render support to the supervisor and colleagues. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Nursing Assistant with the SANC. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Nursing Assistant with the SANC.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing. Willingness to rotate within the facility/hospital. 

DUTIES :

• Provide quality basic nursing care. Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Assist Patients with activities of daily living which includes Patient Hygiene, Nutritional status, mobility and elimination needs. Maintaining professional growth, Ethical standards and Self-development. Record Keeping.