Zululand Health District Office: Clinical Programme Co-Ordinator Vacancy 2019
POST : Clinical Programmer Coordinator Grade 1 in General Nursing Stream\ (Infection Prevention & Control Manager)
COMPONENT: Zul: District Health Service Delivery (Mon & Eval)
CENTER: Zululand Health District Office
REFERENCE NO: ZUL 02/2019
REMUNERATION : R420 318.00 p.a plus 13TH Cheque, Rural Allowance (Provided the post .
. Meets the requirements), Medical aid (optional), Home Owners Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
An appropriate B Degree/ National Diploma or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Current SANC receipt must be attached.
Proof of current or previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource.
Valid driver’s licence
Recommendations
Experience in the IPC program will be an added advantage
Computer literacy
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Report writing abilities
Financial management skills.
Empathy and counselling skills and knowledge.
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Project management skills
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to plan and organize own working time, and that of support personnel.
An understanding of the challenges facing the public sector
Ability to translate information objectives into practical plans.
An ability to prioritise issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames
Proven initiative, decisiveness and the ability to acquire new knowledge swiftly.
Computer literacy, MS Office Software Applications.
Knowledge of EPMDS, IDEAL Clinic and National Core Standards.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Coordinate and facilitate planning for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme in the district.
Monitor the implementation of strategies contained in the health programme plan.
Evaluate the delivery of IPC programme in the district.
Participate in the conduction of national core standards’ assessments and monitoring performance thereof.
To execute to the best of his / her ability the duties that may be reasonably assigned by the management
Actively participate in the coordination and monitoring of all the quality improvement projects including ICRM and IHRM
Liaise with government and non‐governmental organisations on issues relating to IPC programme.
To provide Infection Prevention & Control guidelines that protect employees from
occupational risk and hazards and to ensure that environment is infection free
To manage / monitor district and sub district Infection Prevention & Control committees and ensure that it is functional and all members are knowledgeable
To ensure that written policies and procedures for activities of the infection Control
service are in line with current standards of practice , regulations and the objectives of the service
Implement and monitor the programme at all clinics and hospitals within the district
Actively participate in the district monthly, quarterly and annual report compilation and communication.
Ensure good working relations with all role players and relevant stakeholders.
Analyse emerging health practices and trends and introduce remedial action in conjunction with health care specialists.
Closing date: 08 March 2019