Clinical Programme Coordinator Grade 1 (Infection Prevention and Control) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS487/2026

Location:

Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre

REMUNERATION

Grade 1: R 571 161 - R 654 285 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Financial Management control and ensure compliance pertaining to Medical Waste. Provide guidance and training in infection prevention control to staff. Participation in training and research programmes relevant to the principles and management of infection prevention and control. Develop and ensure implementation of clinical practice guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in Infection Prevention Control (IPC) for use by staff and participate in surveillance and auditing. Ensure well-functioning, multi-disciplinary infection control advisory committee. Support the Health Establishment (HE) staff meet the Ideal Clinic Realization and Maintenance (CRM) and Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance (IHRM). Establish measures that will ensure health and safety of staff and users. Management of risks as identified in terms if infection control and participation in outbreak investigations to give relevant inputs and advice. Monitor data quality in the Health Establishment.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good interpersonal relations, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written). Principles of Management: leadership, supervisory, problem solving and conflict resolution. Knowledge of provincial infection and control measures and practices. Ability to analyze health systems information, and skills in the preparation of reports. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook) Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

ENQUIRIES

Mrs BS Stroebel, tel. no. (021) 370 2488

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with SANC as Professional Nurse or General Nurse.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent (R683) qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. (This dispensation is only applicable for posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement pf the post, incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver's license. Willingness to travel between O&P Centre and Brackengate Facility to provide support when operationally required.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:

available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.