Public Health jobs in Elgin, 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.

ENQUIRIES

Ms. DJ Fourie Tel: 021 815 8879

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of Maternal-Child-Women’s Health, HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, Chronic Disease Knowledge of management and Community Orientated Primary Care (COPC). Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point), and MS Outlook.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB driver’s license. Required to travel to provide support within the geographical area of the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

EXPERIENCE

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

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 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 the posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post, incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC).

NOTE

Candidates will be subjected to a practical/oral assessment.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Co-ordination and implementation of the Life course approach in the substructure, w.r.t HAST/FBS and Community Based Services and establishing services linkages and service integration. Provide oversight and support to health facilities i.ro. the implementation of programme specific quality assurance policies, 95/95/95 protocols, norms, and standards. Involvement in skills development and training to support integrated health services provision, e.g., NIMART. To strengthen and coordinate internal and external interface management with stakeholders, incl. NPOs, external partners ext. to enhance implementation of the COPC principles. Monitoring and Evaluation of service goals and targets including the collection, validation, and interpretation of statistical data. Effective implementation of appropriate projects to improve the integrated primary health care service in the substructure.

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.