Assistant Manager Nursing [PN-B4]: Phc: Communicable Diseases Surveillance

What you will need

• 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.
• Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1- year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at management

Professional registration

Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Skills and competencies

• Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement surveillance systems and other policies for communicable diseases in line with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Conduct research and data analysis.
• Establish clear metrics for evaluating the success of programmes and initiatives aimed at treating and preventing communicable diseases.
• Design and implement innovative interventions aimed at reducing the incidence of communicable diseases. 25 Management of physical/information resources and adherence to DCS policies/procedures.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

• Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
• Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589

Please note

• Appointment under the Public Service Act.