Medical Aid jobs in 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.

EXPERIENCE

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

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse

ENQUIRIES

Ms RC Balie, tel. no. (023) 348-8122.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Plan, coordinate and support the implementation of the 1st 1000 days which include the Start Well strategy, Vertical Transmission Prevention (VTP), adolescent health, school health, Communicable Diseases and all relevant campaigns, women’s, and men’s health services. Stakeholder Engagement and COPC Implementation: Strengthen internal and external stakeholder collaboration and ensure effective implementation of integrated health services. -Involvement in skills development and training to support integrated health service eg. IMCI, PACK Child. Strengthen and coordinate internal and external interface management with stakeholders, including NGO`S to enhance implementation of the COPC principles. Establish health services linkages on all service platforms at District level.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of the departmental programs and policies. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, power Point and Outlook). Good communication, facilitating, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

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’s 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).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence, willing to travel, willingness to work overtime when required. Ability to work independently.

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.