CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR GRADE 1 (EXPANDED PROGRAM ON IMMUNIZATION AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE)

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 514,000 - 628,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for the Clinical Programme Coordinator Grade 1 (Expanded Program on Immunization and Disease Surveillance). The role coordinates the Sub District program, ensures policy implementation across facilities, and conducts visits and audits to address any gaps.

Applicants must hold a Nursing Diploma/Degree with SANC registration, have 7+ years post‑registration nursing experience, and possess a valid driver’s license and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Nursing accredited with SANC (R425) and current registration as a Professional Nurse and midwife.
• Minimum of 7 years' appropriate experience in nursing after registration.
• Good interpersonal, reporting, supervisory and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure; valid driver’s license essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the program at Sub District level and ensure policy implementation across facilities.
• Perform support visits, audit records, and address gaps identified.
• Organize workshops and campaigns and coordinate Sub District disease outbreak team.
• Monitor cold chain and vaccine usage; follow up on AEFI and program performance; provide technical support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Supervisory

Report writing

Independent working

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR GRADE 1 (EXPANDED PROGRAM ON IMMUNIZATION AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE)

• Reference Number : refs/056490


• Directorate : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES


• Number of Posts : 1


• Package : R571 161.00 per annum

Requirements

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice No. R425 qualification, i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing. A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse and midwife. Good interpersonal relational skills to work with colleagues and all internal and external stakeholders. Good communication, supervisory and report writing skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Valid driver’s license is essential. Computer Skills is essential. Experience of EPI and Disease Surveillance Program (attach evidence of short courses attended (EPI and IMCI)). Current registration with SANC. Good organizational and analytical skills and Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

Duties

• Coordinate the program at the Sub District level. Ensure availability and implementation of policies and guidelines related to the program in all facilities. Performs support visits to facilities, conduct audit of records and take remedial action to address gaps identified. Organize and support workshops and campaigns in the Sub District. Coordinate Sub District Disease outbreak team. Monitor cold chain maintenance and usage of vaccines, follow up and investigate AEFI. Monitor Program Performance and participate in Operational plans and research. Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality services through proper management of the Programme. Perform all other duties that are delegated by Supervisor/Manager.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration.

Driving and computer literacy will be tested.

The recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 21-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification?

Do you have a minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse and midwife

Are you registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse?

Do you have computer literacy?

Do you have a valid driver's license?