ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING ( APPLICANT WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY )

Reference Number : REFS/056258 Directorate : HEALTH PROGRAMMES Number of Posts : 1 Package : R785 568 - R898 215.00 PER ANNUM Enquiries : MS R KGANAKGA ; TEL : 011 876 1824/063 253 1586 Requirements Grade 12 with Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse specialty. A post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties R48 (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care). Diploma/degree in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration will be an added advantage. Healthcare management or public health would be an added advantage. A minimum of 10 years; recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at management level. At least 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience at coordinated programme level. Background in project management, disease surveillance, infection prevention and control, health information systems, monitoring and evaluation. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy is essential. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Demonstrate basic understanding of Human Resource and Financial policies and practices. Knowledge of relevant legislative governing the public service. Good communication and writing skills. Good human relations. Duties Ability to plan and organize own work, time, and that of support teams to ensure proper implementation of the programme. Alert Health care workers and Managers on Surveillance activities. Support, Monitor and Evaluate Notifiable Disease Surveillance in the District. Liaise with Provincial Surveillance officers, EPI /CDC, programs (Environmental and Port Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Health Promotion and Nutrition), Facility Managers, hospitals including NICD particularly for tests and results when necessary. Support activities to improve quality of surveillance for targeted EPI /CDC priority conditions (conduct record reviews, obtaining clinical notes, cold chain maintenance) .Conduct regular active surveillance visits to health Facilities within the district according to the priority level of facilities. Coordinate case investigation and outbreak response. Ensure effective management of data (collect, capture, collate, analyze, and interpret surveillance data). Participate in monitoring impact of vaccination, surveillance, and disease trends, EPI and vaccine preventable and communicable diseases research as required. Ensure processing of case investigation reports. Monitor progress towards Polio Eradication and NNT elimination against WHO indicators. Participate in developing training materials for notifiable diseases, capacitate District health officers through training and support visits. Participate in planning and other activities for compliance to National Core Standards. Evaluate and monitor compliance to Notifiable Disease Surveillance and Outbreak response meetings. Ensure attendance of communicable Diseases meetings. Provide feedback from completed monthly update on notifiable diseases, follow upon pending cases, line listing of reported cases and provide feedback to sub-districts. Ensure adherence to prescribed scheduled submission of quarterly reports to sub-districts and other stake holders through the EPI Team meeting. Be able to work under pressure and support all activities of the district. Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/ Manager. Notes No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration. Driving and computer literacy will be tested. Employer Department of Health Closing Date 21-08-2026 Criteria Questions Do you Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse specialty? Do you have a post-basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC in one of the specialties R48 (Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care). Do you have at least 10 years’ relevant nursing experience, including 6 years in the relevant specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification, and 3 years’ experience at management level? Do you have drivers license? DO YOU HAVE GRADE 12 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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