Department of Health
Salary band
R 644 613
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
PMMH 16/2026
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Department
Department of Health
Location
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
Salary
R571 161 – R644 613 per annum. Other Benefits: Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional), In- hospital Area Allowance (8% of basic salary)
Requirements
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) that allows registration with the ‘South African Nursing Council’ (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery) Current registration with the SANC (2026). A qualification in Infection Prevention and Control from a recognizable institution of Higher Learning will be an added advantage. Experience: a minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Knowledge, Skills Training And Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public service policies, Health Act and Nursing Act, SANC regulations, Code of conduct, Batho Pele principle, Labour relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act Sound knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control, patient safety and quality assurance standards, nursing care, and clinical guidelines, Possess good communication, leadership, interpersonal, conflict management, negotiation, decision making, and problem solving skills Good human relations, demonstrating concern for patients and promoting and advocating proper treatment and care in line with Batho Pele principles. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Human Resource and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organize own work, time and that of support personnel to ensure effective and quality care. Ability in organizing, planning and possess supervising skills and function well within the team.
Duties
Provide effective and efficient Infection Prevention and Control services in the institution and feeder clinics Draft annual IPC operational plan Develop and ensure implementation of Infection Control plan for the institution and feeder clinics Sustain IPC Programme and monitor progress on quarterly basis Facilitate appointment and review of IPC Committee members Conduct Infection and Control meetings Provide support to the Hospital Management team to ensure that a high standard of infection control is maintained Advise the hospital management of all identified infection control risks and recommendation thereof Provide management and supervisors with up to date infection control information Ensure that all departments and clinics are provided with infection control guidelines, protocols, SOP’s and that these are implemented Conduct IPC audits, identify gaps, collate and coordinate formulation of Quality improvement plans for identified gaps. Develop and implement an annual in-service trainings and orientation induction Programme for clinical and non-clinic
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 644 613. 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.
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