Medical Aid jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good psychosocial, health assessment, interpersonal, planning, organisational and training skills. Good interpersonal relations, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written). Appropriate knowledge of the Maternal-Child-Women’s-Health, HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, and Chronic Conditions and must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. (This dispensation is only applicable for posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post, incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC).

ENQUIRIES

Ms J Nel, tel. no. (023) 414 -3590

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence and a willingness to travel in the district as well as in the province.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Ensure implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the District Child health services and strategies. Support the implementation of the HIV/AIDS/STI/TB services, establish linkages with integrated management of chronic conditions, Maternal Women, Youth and Men’s Health and the 1st 1000 day’s strategies within the Laingsburg and Prince Albert sub districts and the Beaufort West Sub District. Support the internal and external interface strengthening with the focus on the COPC Model. Monitor and evaluate programme goals and targets including the collection, validation and interpretation of statistical data. Support the Laingsburg and Prince Albert Sub Districts and the Beaufort West Sub District to achieve and maintain Ideal Health status (PHC facilities and District Hospitals). Support the Laingsburg and Prince Albert Sub Districts and the Beaufort West Sub District to with all other quality related services.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment and competency test. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.