Clinical Program Coordinator: Clinical Training and Development (PNA5): Regional Training Centre

Requirements

• Matric plus 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 Registered Nurse in General Nursing.
• OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
• Appropriate Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education with a duration of at least one year accredited by SANC.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC General Nursing.
• Valid Drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
• Good understanding of skills development policies, HIV/AIDS management and all treatment policies and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good communication, interpersonal, problem solving, driving and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of key priority health programs and key priority health programs.
• Knowledge of all clinical programmes, including WBPHCOT program.
• Be willing to travel extensively.

Duties

• Ensure the implementation of policies and guidelines in the province Develop an annual training plan for the district and province including the relevant stakeholders, according to the identified needs.
• Develop training strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate the clinical trainings according to the training plan, including relevant stakeholders Participate in the analysis of data on program indicators and assist in developing action plans to address identified needs.
• Monitor the training progress and compile reports quarterly.
• Develop good working relationships within the department and with stakeholders.
• Participate with members of the health team in decision-making regarding clinical training.
• Consult and collaborate with multi-disciplinary health teams, organisations, and special interest groups.
• Participate in and represent RTC at various forms.
• Liaise and coordinate with governmental, non-governmental institutions, other structures and organisations.
• Attend meetings and communicate on a regular basis with various stakeholders.
• Develop relationships across diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of the business plan and promote or identify ways containing health care costs without compromising standards.
• Motivate for relevant material resources.
• Manage and control assets.
• Develop the business plan in line with the strategic plan.
• Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure.
• Ensue the spending is maximised in line with strategic objectives.
• Convene regular meetings for planning and implementation of clinical trainings in the district/ province Ensure procurement & preparation of training material Ensure distribution & allocation of material to different Districts · Liaise with District Program Coordinators to ensure that the scheduled training logistics are in order.
• Implement appropriate training methods for targeted audience.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• all applicants must login/register to apply for positions.
• The applicant’s profile on the eRecruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note.
• Applicants should upload their curriculum vitae (CV) on the e-Recruitment system.
• (Please ensure is in PDF format & maximum size 3MB).
• The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and end date of the position(s) should be indicated.
• Accompanying relevant documentation required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, Driver’s license, ID, etc., such documents need not be certified at point of application, however, certification will be required prior to attending the interview.
• Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment.
• Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms- pre-entry-programme.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered.
• The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are submitted online timeously.
• Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The highest relevant qualification should be captured/listed as the first qualification on the erecruitment profile.
• Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
• Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial assets check, qualification verification and reference checks).
• Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations and/or record.
• The Department reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s).
• Free State Provincial Department of Health is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
• The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
• The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.