KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

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CLINICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER (PHC) REF NO: KCHC/CNPPHC/06/2024 (X4 POSTS) 
SALARY : R451 533 – R530 376 per annum. Benefits: 13th Cheque, Rural Allowance (provided the post meets the Requirements), Homeowners allowance (employee must meet Prescribed requirements), Medical Aid Optional) 
CENTRE : Kwa Mashu CHC 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification – Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. One year post basic qualification in Clinical Nursing Science (Health Assessment, Treatment and Care) – Primary Health Care. Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2024 SANC receipt). A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Applicants are not submitting copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on application, only when shortlisted) Knowledge, Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labour relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs. 
 
DUTIES : Deputize for the Operational Manager. Provision of an integrated quality and comprehensive primary health care, prevention of disease, curative and rehabilitative services to the clients and community. Maintain intersectional collaboration with other government structures. Provide PICT and adherence counselling to all clients. Provide primary prevention strategies and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Ensuring 95/95/95 strategy is implemented and set targets are achieved. Implementation of CCMDD as part of decanting clients from the facility. Assist and identify training needs of the staff to increase level of expertise and assist patients and families to develop sense of self care. Manage the utilization and supervision of resources. Coordinate the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at the improvement of communities. Instil discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees. Ensure compliance to quality, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs e.g. Ideal clinic realization and maintenance (ICRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). Maintain a constructive working with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to Nursing Management services e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management. Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial, physical and material resources. Ensure availability of medication, essential equipment and supplies and proper utilization thereof. Monitor and evaluate HR performance (EPMDS) for all relevant staff. Ensure proper collecting, collating, compilation and critical analysis and use of all data for quality service delivery. Participate actively in vaccination process. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. JT Mthabela Tel No: (031) 504 8127 
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the Admin Office entrance at P61 Mkhiwane Road, Kwa-Mashu, 4360 or emailed to: Sbusiso.Mtshali@kznhealth.gov.za or hand delivered to Human Resource Office, Kwa Mashu CHC. 
 
NOTE : Application for employment form (new form Z83); which is obtainable at any Government Department or from the Website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicant must submit Z83 and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Copies of Identity document, driver’s license, highest educational qualifications and professional registration certificates must not be submitted when applying for employment. These will be requested only from shortlisted candidates. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert (only from shortlisted candidates). People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref. KCHC/CNPPHC/06/2024. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Please note that the selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Due severe budgetary constraints that the CHC is currently facing, candidates are respectfully advised that the following cost cutting measures will apply: Subsistence & Travelling (S&T) allowance claims will not be processed. Resettlement and or relocation claims will not be paid. The CHC has a limited accommodation; therefore incumbents appointed for the post should arrange their own private accommodation prior the assumption of duty. Interim accommodation in a form of Bed and Breakfast or Hotel Accommodation will not be provided. Applicants are requested to apply with a new Z83 Application Form obtainable at any Government Department or the website www.kznhealth.gov.za (effective from 01.01.2021). Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 24 May 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY – INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REF NO: GJGM 15/2024 (X1 POST) 
Component: Nursing Management Service 
SALARY : Grade 1: R451 533 per annum 
Grade 2: R553 545 per annum 
Other Benefits: 8% Inhospitable Allowance, 13th cheque, medical Aid (Optional) and housing allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements). 
CENTRE : General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that Allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse plus post basic diploma in Nursing Qualification in the relevant speciality (Trauma or Intensive Care Nursing) with its duration on one (1) year accredited with SANC. Current Registration with SANC (2024 receipt). A minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse. Grade 2: Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse plus post basic diploma in Nursing Qualification in the relevant speciality (Trauma or Intensive Care Nursing) with its duration on one (1) year accredited with SANC. Current Registration with SANC (2024 receipt). A minimum of fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least ten (10) years of the period referred to the above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the one (1) year post-basic qualification in Maternity. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Nursing Care, Processes and Procedures, Nursing Statues and other relevant legal frameworks such as Nursing Acts, Health Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Disciplinary Codes and Procedures in the Public Service. Leadership, Organizational, Decision Making, Problem Solving and Interpersonal Skills within the limits of the Public Sector. Personal Attitudes, Responsiveness, Professionalism, Supportive, Assertive and must be a team player. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of legislation and related ethical nursing practices and how this impact on service delivery. 
 
DUTIES : Ensuring clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Plan management according to identified problems. Ensure accurate record keeping for statistic purposes. Ensure adherence to the principles of IPC practices in the unit. Manage the unit in the absence of the supervisor. Manage the utilization of all the resources efficiently and effectively. Promote quality nursing care of the patients and ensuring that a healthy and safe environment is maintained. Assist in the co-ordination and implementation of the National Care Standards, Ideal Hospital Programmes in ICU and the Institution for better quality patient care. Maintain competence in the execution of his/her duties, while managing a high standard of performance including for others. Provision of optimal, holistic specialised critical nursing care with set standards within professional/legal framework. Be able to manage ventilated patients when necessary. Participate in formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of the unit objectives, policies and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Matron TH Mthembu (Assistant Nurse Manager) Tel No: (032) 4376111 
APPLICATIONS : Applications should be directed to: Deputy Director: HRM, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450 or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of Patterson & King Shaka Street, Stanger, 4450. 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) obtainable at any government department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za which must be originally signed, initialled and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). 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, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Please take note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Management reserves the right to allocate employee. GJGM Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution. Due to cost-cutting measures, S&T and Resettlement will not be paid to eligible candidates due departmental budgetary constraints. Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resources (Certificate of Service) will be requested from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the interview date. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 24 May 2024

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PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY – PAEDIATRICS REF NO: GJGM 16/2024 (X1 POST) 
Component: Nursing Management Services 
SALARY : Grade 1: R451 533 per annum 
Grade 2: R553 545 per annum 
Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid – optional, 8% inhospitable allowance, Homeowner allowance, employee must meet prescribed requirements. 
CENTRE : General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Senior Certificate / Grade 12. Diploma / Degree in General nursing that Allow registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post basic qualification in Child Nursing Science or Diploma in Critical Care. Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Current SANC receipt. A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: Senior Certificate / Grade 12. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. A post basic qualification in Child Nursing Science or Diploma in Critical Care. A minimum of 14 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Excellent communication skills, human relations and ability to teach and train staff within a team. Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationship within a diverse community. Knowledge of health and public service legislation and policies. Appropriate understanding of nursing scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by Child Nursing Care. Basic computer literacy to enhance service delivery. Effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals. Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team at all levels and work effectively to maintain a high level of service delivery. Knowledge of labour relation and disciplinary procedures. Basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Delegation, Supervisory, Communication, motivation, Decision- Making, Problem-Solving, Disciplinary and co-ordination skills. 
 
DUTIES : Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards professional/ legal framework. To plan/ organize and monitor the objectives of the specialized unit in consultation with other members. To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. To provide a comprehensive quality nursing care as a member of the unit-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient based on scientific principles. To delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery. To provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff/ housekeeping staff and to give guidance. To ensure continuity of patient care on all levels i.e. work, book, and handover rounds. To liaise and communicate with multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital i.e. during operational meetings with nursing supervisor and subordinates. Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintaining professional growth/ ethical standards and self-self-development. Ensure accurate record keeping for statistics purposes. Ensure adherence to the Principles of IPC in the unit. Manage unit in the absence of the Operation Manager. Identify, report and assist Doctors in the management of Paediatric Emergencies. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Matron NG Mntambo (Assistant Nurse Manager) Tel No: (032) 437 6000 
APPLICATIONS : Applications should be directed to: Deputy Director: HRM, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450 or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of Patterson & King Shaka Street, Stanger, 4450. 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) obtainable at any government department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za which must be originally signed, initialled and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). 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, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Please take note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Management reserves the right to allocate employee. GJGM Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution. Due to cost-cutting measures, S&T and Resettlement will not be paid to eligible candidates due departmental budgetary constraints. Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resources (Certificate of Service) will be requested from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the interview date. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 24 May 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GENERAL – PAEDIATRICS (WITH BASIC MIDWIFERY) REF NO: GJGM 17/2024 (X1 POST) 
Component: Nursing Management Services 
SALARY : Grade 1: R307 473 per annum 
Grade 2: R375 480 per annum 
Grade 3: R451 533 per annum 
Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid – optional, 8% inhospitable allowance, Homeowner allowance, employee must meet prescribed requirements. 
CENTRE : General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Experience: NIL. Grade 2: Experience: Minimum of 10 years appropriate recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Basic Midwifery. Grade 3: Experience: Minimum of 20 years appropriate recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing and Basic Midwifery. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks. Good verbal and written communication and report writing skills. Decision making and problem solving skills. Conflict management and negotiation skills. Project management skills. Basic computer skills. 
 
DUTIES : Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care provided within set standards professional/ legal framework. To plan/ organize and monitor the objectives of the specialized unit in consultation with other members. To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and public. To provide a comprehensive quality nursing care as a member of the unit-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient based on scientific principles. To delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery. To provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff/ housekeeping staff and to give guidance. To ensure continuity of patient care on all levels i.e. work, book, and handover rounds. To liaise and communicate with multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital i.e. during operational meetings with nursing supervisor and subordinates. Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support to nursing services. Maintaining professional growth/ ethical standards and self-self-development. Ensure accurate record keeping for statistics purposes. Ensure adherence to the Principles of IPC in the unit. Manage unit in the absence of the Operation Manager. Identify, report and assist Doctors in the management of Paediatric Emergencies. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Matron NG Mntambo (Assistant Nurse Manager) Tel No: (032) 437 6356 
APPLICATIONS : Applications should be directed to: Deputy Director: HRM, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450 or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of Patterson & King Shaka Street, Stanger, 4450. 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) obtainable at any government department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za which must be originally signed, initialled and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). 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, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Please take note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Management reserves the right to allocate employee. GJGM Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution. Due to cost-cutting measures, S&T and Resettlement will not be paid to eligible candidates due departmental budgetary constraints. Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resources (Certificate of Service) will be requested from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the interview date. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 24 May 2024