WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 
 
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POST 27/342 : PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: NEONATAL UNIT) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY: Grade 1: R383 226 (PN-B1) per annum 
Grade 2: R471 333 (PN-B2) per annum 
CENTRE: Mowbray Maternity Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. A post basic qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in Advance Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science. Registration with a professional council: Proof of registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse with the proof of current registration i.e. annual licensing receipt for 2019. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the one year post basic qualification with the SANC as mentioned above. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, on day and night duty when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge of the Nursing Act and relevant Regulations. Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
 
DUTIES: Provide holistic Perinatal care and education according to individual needs of patient’s family and communities. Participate in training and research. Effective utilisation of resources. Provide support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms KE Moore Tel. No: (021) 659-5550 
APPLICATIONS: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test. Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. Candidates without the required post-basic qualifications can only be appointed if suitable candidates with the required educational qualifications could not be found. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)” 
 
CLOSING DATE : 16 August 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 27/343 :CLINICAL CODING TRAINER AND CAPACITY BUILDING 
(12 Months Contract) 
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08) plus 37% in lieu of service benefits. 
CENTRE: Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services, Mossel Bay 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: A health-related three-year National Diploma or Degree registerable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with experience/competencies. Experience: Appropriate leading organisational knowledge and experience level of coding, experience in Training and Development of Training material in Diagnostic and Procedural coding in South Africa (ICD-10 Basic and Intermediate). Inherent requirements of the job: Valid unendorsed (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel on a regular basis away from work place to visit Healthcare Facilities that fall under the Western Cape Department of Health. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Excellent presentation, facilitation and training skills and abilities. Ability to work independently and within a team. 
 
DUTIES: Develop (research training material), Maintain and revise training manuals/presentations/user guides/LMS, deliver formal training to Clinical and Administrative staff to improve Clinical Coding accuracy and comprehensiveness, optimal revenue generation and management in all the Institutions of the WCG: Health (including latest Finance Instructions, system enhancements, etc.). Assist Assistant Manager/Manager as administrator for clinical coding training on Moodle. Establish the training needs of institutions and plan training sessions including making necessary arrangements for training, workshops and presentations. Evaluate training and update skills inventories in respect of the allocated institutions and provide feedback of training to management of the relevant institution. Professional communication both telephonically and in writing with all role players. Accurate record keeping and accurate and timeous distribution of training material. General office and ad-hoc duties. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr F Vorster Tel No: (021) 938-4362, E-mail: Frans.Vorster@westerncape.gov.za 
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 16 August 2019 
 
 

 
 
POST 27/344 :SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: LABOUR RELATIONS 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY: R299 709 per annum 
CENTRE: Lentegeur Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in Labour Relations. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Labour Relations and Human Resource Development and Training Policies and procedures. Ability to analyse data in order to compile management reports, detailing relevant trend Analysis. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy in Ms Office and Internet. 
 
DUTIES: Interpret LR and HRD and Training policies and prescripts and manage/monitor its implementation. Administer grievance and disciplinary cases and maintain a database to generate monthly reports for labour relations and all training interventions. Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of a Work Place Skills Plan. Co-ordinate induction training. Render a service to the Institutional Management and Labour Committee (IMLC) as well as the HRD and Training Committee. Represent the hospital at all LR and HRD and Training forums and provide feedback/advice accordingly. Consult and advise Line Managers on all LR and HRD and Training policies, procedures and interventions.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr I Green Tel No: (021) 370-1414 
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency/practical test. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 16 August 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 27/345 :PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY: Grade 1: R256 905 per annum 
Grade 2: R315 963 per annum 
Grade 3: R383 226 per annum 
CENTRE: New Somerset Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional nurse and Midwife. Experience: Grade 1: None.Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional nurse in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Professional nurse in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to perform termination of pregnancy. Willingness to work shifts and after hours (weekends, public holidays and night duty). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook and Excel). Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Leadership and sound interpersonal and motivational skills. Sound knowledge and understanding of Nursing and health service related Acts, legislation and Policies. Completion of prescribed training in terms of the Pregnancy Act, 1996. 
 
DUTIES: Effective utilisation of resources (Human, Financial and Physical equipment and consumables).Liaise, advise and effectively communicate with the relevant internal and external stake-holders for continuity of client care and provide management with monthly statistics. Maintain professional growth/self-development and ethical standards: compliance to professional, legal and ethical regulations, governing nursing practice by providing patient and family education according to individual needs. Provide counselling, Ultra sound services, family planning and assistance with uncomplicated uterine evacuations under conscious sedation. Provide optimal, holistic specialised nursing care within set standards and professional/legal framework with regards to management and supervision of patient care activities in the Termination of Pregnancy Clinic. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Basardien Tel No: (021) 402-6430 
APPLICATIONS: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)” Successful candidates who have not undergone the prescribed training in terms of the Pregnancy Act, 1996, will be required to do so. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 16 August 2019 
 

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POST 27/346 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPORT 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY: R173 703 per annum 
CENTRE: Stikland Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Experience: Appropriate experience on basic Clinicom. Experience in Office Management. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (both verbally and in writing). Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Basic Clinicom. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with different supervisors and a broad range of users. Ability to work co-operatively with colleagues of all levels of authority but also to work independently and unsupervised 
 
DUTIES: Arrange the department’s meeting, events and workshops. Collect and monitor receipt of data/ information for the compilation of reports. Information support to Nursing Department and maintenance of a database to collect, store and manipulate data to strengthen implementation and monitoring systems (staff work allocation lists, night duty hours, Sunday and public holiday’s hours, overtime hours, courses attended, etc). Provide administrative support to, and undertake additional tasks assigned by the department head. Effective minute taking and making, receiving, screening and diverting calls as required. Assist with the completion of all statistics; assist with recruitment and selection process, co –ordination and administrative duties with regard to Training and Development (HRD) Nurse Training. Record keeping/maintain filing system regarding all competence. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Fredericks Tel No: (021) 940-4416 
APPLICATIONS: Please submit your application via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications). 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 16 August 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 27/347 :HOUSEHOLD AID 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY: R102 534 per annum 
CENTRE: False Bay Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate cleaning experience in a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to do physical tasks and operate heavy duty cleaning and household equipment. Render a shift service on weekends and public holidays, on day and night duty when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for cleaning duties, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, refuse handling and maintenance of general neatness and hygiene of the area. Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care of linen and serving of patients. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr B Tyutu, Tel. No. (021) 782-1121 ext 134 
APPLICATIONS: The Manager: Medical Services: False Bay Hospital, PM Office, Bag X1, Valyland, Fish Hoek, 7978 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms L Shoosmith 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 16 August 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 27/348 :LINEN STORES ASSISTANT (LINEN BANK) (X2 POSTS) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY: R102 534 per annum 
CENTRE: Karl Bremer Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy. Experience: Appropriate experience in linen bank in a hospital environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Prepared to work weekends and public holidays. Ability to work shifts and to overtime when operationally required. Physically able to hear and speak clearly. Ability to lift heavy objects and stand long hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to sort and count linen and to sluice the linen. Ability to operate equipment and machinery. Ability to read and communicate (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Provide effective, efficient, safe hygiene and cleaning practices. Provide a supporting service to the supervisor. Daily collection of dirty linen from departments for the linen bank and return of clean linen from the linen bank to the wards/departments. Daily sorting and counting of dirty linen prior to transfer of linen to laundry. Daily sluice of dirty linen. Perform basic routine tasks in the linen bank under supervision. Perform hard physical tasks, example, pushing heavy linen trolleys to and from the linen bank and wards/departments. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr Z Mtshatsheni Tel No: (021) 918-1976 
APPLICATIONS: The Manager: Medical Services, Karl Bremer Hospital, Private Bag XX1, Bellville, 7535. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms A Dyers 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE 16 August 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 27/349 :CLEANER (X6 POSTS) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY: R102 534 per annum 
CENTRE: Post A: Gugulethu Community Health Centre (X3 posts) 
Post B: Hanover Park Community Health Centre (X2 posts) 
Post C: Dr Abdurahman Community Day Centre (X1 post) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement. Basic literacy and numeracy. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts (24-hour facility/s only). Must be physically fit to lift heavy objects. 
 
DUTIES: Maintain a high standard of neatness and hygiene in the facility. Implement infection control policy standards. Effective cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Cost effective use of cleaning consumables. Provide cleaning support services to nursing management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Post A: Mr M October Tel No: (021) 637-1280/6371305 
Post B: Ms M James Tel No: (021) 692-1240, 
Post C: Ms M Boonzaaier Tel No: (021) 363-7907 
 
APPLICATIONS: Post A: Mr M October to the Facility Manager: Hanover Park Community Health Centre, C/O Hanlyn and Hanover Park Avenue, Hanover Park, 7764. 
Post B: Ms M James to the Facility Manager, Gugulethu Community Health Centre, NY3 Cnr NY77 and NY78 Gugulethu, 7750 
Post C: Ms M Boonzaaier to the Facility Manager: Dr Abdurahman Community Day Centre, Ebbehout Street, Kewtown, Athlone, 7764. 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 16 August 2019