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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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.
 
Clinical Programme Coordinator (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS531/2025
  New Somerset Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Appropriate experience in the provision of HIV/AIDS and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services. Appropriate experience in HIV and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) care. Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) or Clinical Initiation Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (CIMART) qualification. Ability to think strategically and analytically. Ability to provide in-service training to all levels of staff. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyse Health System Information. Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
 
Duties (Key result areas):
Evaluate Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) systems and recommend system improvements. Management and oversight of patient care activities within the facility related to the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme. Implement Standard Operating Procedures for: bookings, antenatal follow-up, care and drug delivery intra-partum. Implement the use of revised obstetric tools that integrate HIV care as well as Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) records, including Antiretroviral therapy in antenatal, in labour and to infants. Improve clinical record keeping, data collection and information flow of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission activities. Identify gaps in service and plan and implement quality improvement initiatives on an on-going basis. Effective communication, supervision, training, performance management and relations with staff. Policy implementation and quality improvement initiatives in general, antenatal care as well as in Labour wards.
 
Enquiries:
Ms S Basardien, tel. no. (021) 402 6485
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Registration with Professional council:
Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 549 192 - R 629 121 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
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.
  • 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. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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