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. Competencies (knowledge/ skills): Knowledge of Provincial Infection Prevention and control measures and practices. Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act no 85 of 1993, related regulations and policies. Good interpersonal relations, leadership and communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to analyse health systems information, conducting research/surveys and compiling comprehensive 81 reports. Project management skills and computer literacy. Knowledge of the management of the operations of CSSD and Infection prevention and control (NCS requirement). Ability to facilitate and promote training.

Provide direction and oversight of the facility to meet Ideal Health Facility Compliance requirements (Baseline Assessment). Provide direction and oversight of the facility to implement Norms and Standards by the office of Health Standard and Compliance to acquire or sustain accreditation. Provide secretariat support for effective functioning of the Clinical Governance Committee, Patient Safety & Complaints Management Committee, the Risk Management Sub-Committee, Performance monitoring & Evaluation Committee to monitor operational efficiency against performance targets. Develop the training plan for Quality Management and monitor implementation of quality improvement plans across the facility. Management of all resources within the sphere of control in line with applicable SCM and PFMA Provision. Support the office of the Nursing Services Manager, Head of Clinical Department and Chief Executive Officer by Generating reports on Quality Management and Performance against Annual Performance Objectives/targets. Represent the Facility at the District Health Management forum meetings. Develop and ensure implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control Policy, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve clinical practice. Support and engage Facility Managers and Institutions support to policy and legislative SHERQ requirements. Facilitate and coordinate the management of risks as identified in terms of the Infection control policy. Provide effective guidance and coordinate training in Infection Prevention and Control to all staff. Support quality assurance programmes: monitor adherence to OHS, IPC and Risk Management in line with National and Provincial policies and Core Standards. Support OHS committee for effective functioning and plan and coordinate OHS meetings.

Mrs B Jack HRA – District Office/ Tel No: (053) 632 4000