KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed dated. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. All other documents will be submitted by shortlisted candidates only. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) and provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants who are in possession of a foreign qualification will be requested to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before or on the date of interview. Non- RSA Citizens will be requested to submit Work Permit before or on the day of interview. All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above of the advertised posts are free to apply. Please note that S & T will not be paid to candidates who are invited for the interviews.

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OPERATIONAL MANAGER: SPECIALTY-OUTREACH (ADVANCED MIDWIFE) REF NO: 06/2025 
Job Purpose: To facilitate and provide mentorship for clinical HIV management and midwifery practice at primary health care level 
SALARY : R693 096 per annum, (OSD). Other Benefits: Medical Aid – Optional, Housing Allowance - Employee must meet prescribed requirements, 13th Cheque and 12% rural allowance. 
CENTRE : Edumbe Sub-District 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate (Matric), Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A Post Basic Nursing qualification in midwifery neonatal nursing science, with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC. A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC. At least five (5) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience as an advanced Midwife after obtaining the one (1) year post-basic qualification in Advance Midwife. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Unendorsed valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc - Good communication skills, Report writing skills, Facilitation skills, Counselling skills, Coordination skills, Planning and organizing skills, Ability to function as part of a team, Decision making skills and Computer skills. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate and provide mentorship for clinical maternal and paediatric HAST management and midwifery practice at primary health care facilities. To conduct skills audit for newly appointed midwives and train accordingly. To conduct skills audit for newly appointed midwives and train accordingly. Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of integrated Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal care, Vertical Transmission Prevention (VTP) and Maternal Child and Woman Health (MCWH). Support the Sub District perinatal and wedge meetings working closely with assistant Nursing manager: PHC -To conduct clinical audits under the MCWH and VTP programme. Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of integrated Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal care, Vertical Transmission Prevention (VTP) and Maternal Growing KwaZulu-Natal together working closely with assistant Nursing manager: PHC -To conduct clinical audits under the MCWH and VTP programme. Facilitate implementation and adherence to Policy guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure availability of policy guidelines including revised circulars to all the facilities. Provide training on all the guidelines, SOPs and circulars. Orientates midwives on revised policies procedures and standard operating procedures. Monitor the implementation of MCWH and VTP policies/guidelines, SOPs and standards of care. To Facilitate Child Health Services. Facilitate Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) for HIV exposed infants through real time PCR and MDO monitoring. Monitor the HIV testing for all HIV exposed infant in his/her facilities using the Elimination of Mother to Child transmission (EMCT) tracking tool. Monitor the implementation of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI). Monitor the initiation of all HIV positive infants within 7 days. To facilitate Capacity Building of staff offering MCWH. Conduct supportive supervision and identify gaps in training needs. Provide onsite training, coaching and mentorship according to identified needs. Facilitate regular Essential Steps in the Management of Obstetrics Emergencies (ESMOE) Fire Drills in the facilities they support. Ensure that the validation and counter-signing processes are adhered to through capacity building. Facilitate data for action Monitoring and reporting using the continuous quality improvement (CQI) methodology. Facilitate training and coaching on key integrated VTP MCWH key data elements and indicators. Facilitate and coach midwifes on the use of run charts to be able to identify poor performing indicator and come up with quality improvement plans. Facilitate wedge meetings where facilities will present their key dashboard indicators. Compile Sub District reports on Monthly, Quarterly and Annually basis. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs LT Msibi Tel No: (034) 995 8500, Ext: 8528