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CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL (IPC)

Provincial Administration: Free State

Salary band

R 571 161

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

H/C/20/2026

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Department

Provincial Administration: Free State

Location

Botshabelo District Hospital

Salary

R571 161 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: 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. OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR - A 3-year Diploma in General Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse and that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) (2026/2027). Infection and Prevention Control Nursing will be added as an advantage Knowledge and Skills: Proven previous experience and qualification in Infection and Prevention Control will serve as a strong advantage. Good communication and Interpersonal skills. Strong management and leadership skills. Computer literacy. Problem solving skills.

Duties

Establish a system to monitor the implementation of NDoH and GDoH Infection Prevention Control Policy Guidelines and facilitate the review of existing protocols / SOPs. Facilitate IPC research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of Infection Prevention and control program. Participate in Provincial and Cluster IPC Committee structures. Revive and support existing institutional Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Contribute to the development of IPC Strategic Plan and develop IPC Operational Plan aligned to the strategic plan of Free State Department of Health. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual Infection Prevention and Control reports. Undertake/conduct infection surveillance, routine data collection and analysis and provide a report and advice management on possible remedial intervention. Ensure that nosocomial infection and outbreaks are investigated, reported and monitor quality 73

Enquiries

Mr TM Manamathela Tel No: (051) 533 0210/11

Closing Date

2026-09-04T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i
·Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
·OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
·OR - A 3-year Diploma in General Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse
·Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse and that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
·A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing
·Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) (2026/2027)
·Infection and Prevention Control Nursing will be added as an advantage Knowledge and Skills: Proven previous experience and qualification in Infection and Prevention Control will serve as a strong advantage
·Good communication and Interpersonal skills
·Strong management and leadership skills

Key Duties

·Establish a system to monitor the implementation of NDoH and GDoH Infection Prevention Control Policy Guidelines and facilitate the review of existing protocols / SOPs
·Facilitate IPC research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of Infection Prevention and control program
·Participate in Provincial and Cluster IPC Committee structures
·Revive and support existing institutional Infection Prevention and Control Committee
·Contribute to the development of IPC Strategic Plan and develop IPC Operational Plan aligned to the strategic plan of Free State Department of Health
·Compile monthly, quarterly and annual Infection Prevention and Control reports
·Undertake/conduct infection surveillance, routine data collection and analysis and provide a report and advice management on possible remedial intervention
·Ensure that nosocomial infection and outbreaks are investigated, reported and monitor quality 73

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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
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✓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 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
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How do I apply for the CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL (IPC) position at Provincial Administration: Free State?+

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What is the salary for the CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL (IPC) 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.

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