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CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR- INFECTION CONTROL

Provincial Administration: Kwazulu Natal

Salary band

R 571 161

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

PSH 07/2026

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Department

Provincial Administration: Kwazulu Natal

Location

Port Shepstone Regional Hospital

Salary

R571 161 per annum. Other Benefits: 12% Rural Allowance, Medical Aid (optional) and Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or equivalent, Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery & Registration with the SANC as a General Nurse and Midwife or Accoucher, At least 7 years’ experience as a professional nurse and midwife, Current SANC receipt for 2026, Computer certificate and valid unendorsed EB Driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Good communication, Leadership and Interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Infection Control procedure, protocols, quality assurance standards and protocols. Knowledge of Infection control practice, norms and standards. Sound verbal, written communication skills. Knowledge of Public Service Policies, Acts and Regulations Knowledge of SANC Acts, rules and regulations. Knowledge of prescripts i.e Health and Safety Act. Good management and supervisory skills. Knowledge of National core, Standards and other relevant public service programmes. Comprehensive knowledge of infection prevention and control principles, practices and standards in healthcare settings. Knowledge of healthcare- associated infections (HAIs), including risk factors, prevention strategies, surveillance and control measures. Knowledge of standard precautions and transmission-based precautions, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory hygiene, isolation and safe patient-care practices. Knowledge of national, provincial and institutional IPC policies, guidelines, protocols and quality standards applicable to public hospitals in South Africa. Knowledge of outbreak preparedness, investigation, notification, response, containment and post-outbreak evaluation. Knowledge of surveillance methods, epidemiological principles, data collection, data validation, analysis and interpretation. Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial stewardship and the role of IPC in reducing the spread of resistant organisms. Knowledge of sterilisation, disinfection, decontamination and safe reprocessing of reusable medical equipment. Knowledge of environmental IPC, including healthcare waste management, cleaning, linen management, water and sanitation, ventilation and environmental risk assessment. Knowledge of occupational health and safety risks, including needle-stick injuries, blood and body-fluid exposures and prevention of occupational infections. Knowledge of TB, respiratory infection prevention and other priority communicable diseases relevant to hospital settings. Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, clinical governance, risk management and patient-safety principles. Knowledge of emergency preparedness and IPC requirements for epidemics, pandemics and emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases. Knowledge of basic health information syst

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Kwazulu Natal. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or equivalent, Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery & Registration with the SANC as a General Nurse and Midwife or Accoucher, At least 7 years’ experience as a professional nurse and midwife, Current SANC receipt for 2026, Computer certificate and valid unendorsed EB Driver’s license
·Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Good communication, Leadership and Interpersonal skills
·Knowledge of Infection Control procedure, protocols, quality assurance standards and protocols
·Knowledge of Infection control practice, norms and standards
·Sound verbal, written communication skills
·Knowledge of Public Service Policies, Acts and Regulations Knowledge of SANC Acts, rules and regulations
·Knowledge of prescripts i
·e Health and Safety Act
·Good management and supervisory skills
·Knowledge of National core, Standards and other relevant public service programmes

Key Duties

·Coordinate implementation of the hospital IPC programme
·maintain an annual IPC plan
·support an effective IPC Committee
·ensure policies and guidelines are implemented
·provide regular reports to hospital management
·Conduct HAI surveillance
·monitor trends and infection hotspots
·analyse data
·initiate corrective interventions
·provide monthly/quarterly surveillance reports

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Include your current SANC registration certificate with renewal date
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to psrh.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR- INFECTION CONTROL position at Provincial Administration: Kwazulu Natal?+

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What is the salary for the CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR- INFECTION CONTROL position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 571 161. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR- INFECTION CONTROL application close?+

The closing date for this position is 4 September 2026 - 13 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.