Clinical Programme Coordinator (INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL)
Salary or stipendR571 161 – R654 285 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Rural Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed
The Department of Health is looking for a Clinical Programme Coordinator (INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL). This is a permanent role based in Free State.
Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/144, page 113
- Reference number
- H/C/25/2026
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Centre
- Winburg District Hospital
Key responsibilities
- Ensure the implementation and reviewing the facility IPC operational plan and annual work Programme.
- Coordinate and facilitate IPC Committee meetings and conduct regular IPC audits.
- Ensure implementation of IPC policies, protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate and train personnel according to the training plan, including relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in the analysis of data on programme indicators and assist in developing action plans to address identified needs.
- Monitor compliance with 114 national and provincial IPC standards.
- Actively participate in patient care during support visits.
- Detect, investigate and manage outbreaks promptly.
- Conduct outbreak investigations and compile reports with recommendations.
- Participate in health promotion and infection prevention control initiatives.
- Coordinate surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
- Conduct nursing staff meetings to disseminate information such as new Infection Prevention Control policies, circulars etc.
- Promote hand hygiene, PPE use and standard precautions among healthcare workers.
- Apply the scientific process of nursing and principles to the nursing care of individuals, groups and communities.
- Review the effectiveness of the application of the scientific approach to nursing and principles for IPC.
- Continuously review, explore and utilize opportunities for professional development to enhance professional knowledge.
- Develop good working relationships within the department and with stakeholders.
- Participate with members of health team in decision-making regarding to health care delivery.
- Consult and collaborate with multi-disciplinary health teams, organisations and special interest groups.
- Participate in and represent the institution at various forms.
- Liaise and coordinate with governmental, non- governmental institutions, other structure and organisations.
- Attend meeting 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.
- Analyse infection surveillance data and identify trends Prepare and submit monthly.
- Quarterly and annual IPC reports.
- Monitor notifiable medical conditions and outbreak reports.
- Monitor IPC registers and surveillance databases.
- Ensue the spending is maximized in line with strategic objectives.
- Monitor occupational exposures, needle-stick injuries and infection risks among staff.
- Promote staff immunization programmes and post-exposure management.
- Assess isolation facilities and ventilation
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Ntate DM Moekoa
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