Post 20/41Clinical Programme Coordinator (IPC) REF NO: UMG 04/2024
Salary: R520 560 – R596 322 per annum. Other benefits (medical aid optional),
housing Allowance (applicant must meet prescribed requirements)
Centre: Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick
Requirements: Senior certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Degree/Diploma in General Nursing.
A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing
after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
Current registration with SANC as Professional Nurse and midwifery. Valid
driver’s license. Computer literacy. Recommendations: Certificate in Infection
Prevention and Control. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge on applicable
legislation such as Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Waste
Management Act. High level of verbal and written communication skills. Must
have good interpersonal relations. Computer literacy in word processing and
spreadsheet packages. Present skills assertiveness and diplomacy. High level
of innovation and initiative.
Duties: Facilitate and oversee the development of an IPC operational plan to give
strategic direction. Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the operational
plan and also provide feedback to management. Ensure IPC audits and
monthly committee meeting. Ensure a functional infection prevention control
programme in the facility. Develop a quality improvement plan, compile reports.
Facilitate IPC surveillance of health care associated infections. Conduct active
and passive surveillance. Investigate potential outbreaks and report on
healthcare associated infections. Ensure staff development and training takes
place. Develop an IPC orientation and induction plan. Compile training
schedules. Ensure adherence to institutional IPC protocols. Ensure availability
of IPC guidelines. Assist, support and participate in relevant research.
Enquiries: Mr J Situma Tel No: (033) 330 6146, ext. 216
Note: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed amended Application for
Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed and dated. The
application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of qualifications will only be requested from shortlisted
candidates. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A)
provided thereof on the Z83 form. Persons with disabilities should feel free to
apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained
from the NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records,
qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications).
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is
received within 2 months after the closing date, they must accept that their
applications were unsuccessful. Applicants are not required to submit copies
of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application. Such
documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. No faxed
applications will be considered. All employees in the Public Service that are
presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above that of the
advertised post are free to apply. Due to financial constraints in the Department
no S &T will be paid to candidates invited for interviews.
Note: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The newZ83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “no” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? If yes (provide detail)”then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question, “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F& G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Three (3) references must be included stating their contact details (landline, cellular number and e-mail address). If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation when shortlisted. The recommended candidate will be subjected to security clearance procedures. The candidates will be required to disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the applicable prescripts(applicable to salary level 9 to 14, and employees within Supply Chain Management and Finance Units). Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic record, identity document and availed driver’s license (where required) with their application, only the Z83 and CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies on or before the day of the interview. Correspondence will be limited with the shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. Shortlisted applicants should be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes well as other relevant security and pre-employment checks as prescribed by the Minimum Information Security Standards.
For Attention: Mr J Situma
Applications: Applications quoting the relevant reference UMG 04/2024 should be forwarded
as follows: The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Department of Health, Umgeni
Hospital, Private Bag X23, Howick, 3290.
Closing Date: 24 June 2024