CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (UNIT OF INFECTION
Provincial Administration: Western Cape · Tygerberg Hospital
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
- Reference
- PSC 33/201
- Salary band
- R 571 161
- Application method
- Email application
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About this role
Department: Provincial Administration: Western Cape Location: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley Salary: R571 161 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) 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 Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse. (This dispensation is only applicable for posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post for the incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to perform standby duties as the need arises. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Basic computer literacy skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge and insight related to Infection Prevention and Control. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to IPC within the Public Sector. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. 189 Duties: Responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and maintaining an optimal Infection prevention and control service at Tygerberg Hospital. Identify the need for standards, policies and procedures regarding IPC. Participate in developing standards and monitor the implementation process. Effective management and utilization of resources to ensure operational function in the area. Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department. Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution. Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development. Enquiries: Ms V Dubase Tel No: (021) 938-4000 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. Closing Date: 2026-09-28T17:00:00+02:00
Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i
- ✓diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) 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 Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse
- ✓(This dispensation is only applicable for posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post for the incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC)
- ✓Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse
- ✓Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing
- ✓Inherent requirement of the job: Ability and willingness to perform standby duties as the need arises
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently as well as part of a multi- disciplinary team
- ✓Effective communication, interpersonal, leadership, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
Key responsibilities
- •Responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and maintaining an optimal Infection prevention and control service at Tygerberg Hospital
- •Identify the need for standards, policies and procedures regarding IPC
- •Participate in developing standards and monitor the implementation process
- •Effective management and utilization of resources to ensure operational function in the area
- •Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing department
- •Deliver a support service to the Nursing Service and the institution
- •Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development