CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR GRADE 1 (PNA 5)

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department in Johannesburg is seeking a Clinical Programme Coordinator. This role involves coordinating specialized nursing care, managing resources, and contributing to the education of students and nursing professionals. Ideal candidates must be registered with the Nursing Council and have a minimum of 7 years of nursing experience. Empathy towards patient-centered care and solid leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in general nursing after registration.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council required.
• Experience in nursing education or clinical teaching environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optimal, holistic specialized nursing care in the critical care unit.
• Manage supervision and utilization of resources and monitor service delivery.
• Coordinate student placement and internal training.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Financial and budgetary knowledge

Nursing care policy procedures

Stakeholder interaction

Verbal and written communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Basic qualification accredited by the South African Nursing Council

Post-basic qualification in Nursing education

Post-basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration

Job description

CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR GRADE 1 (PNA 5)

• Reference Number: refs/024156
• Directorate: NURSING SERVICES – (MEDICINE & PSYCHIATRY (CLINICAL EDUCATION AND TEACHING UNIT (CETU)))
• Number of Posts: 1
• Enquiries: Mr B. Mulaudzi [phone] and [e-mail] Tel [phone]
• Closing Date: 05-12-2025

Qualifications

• Basic qualification accredited by the South African Nursing Council (Diploma/Degree in Nursing as a Professional Nurse or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in general nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• Post‑basic qualification in Nursing education.
• Post‑basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC (optional).
• Computer literacy is an advantage.
• Experience in nursing education or clinical teaching environments, especially in medicine and psychiatric departments, is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework v2.0 and related legal frameworks (Nursing Act, OHS Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act).
• Skills: leadership, organisational, decision‑making, problem‑solving, financial and budgetary knowledge, nursing care policy procedures, stakeholder interaction, verbal and written communication, report writing, interpersonal skills including conflict management and counselling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework in the critical care unit.
• Manage supervision and utilisation of resources (human, material) and monitor service delivery.
• Coordinate student placement and internal training.
• Provide effective training and research opportunities.
• Maintain professional growth, ethical standards and self‑development.
• Advocate for patient‑centred care and ensure adherence to Batho Pele principles.
• Contribute to education and professional development of students and colleagues.
• Facilitate training and development of nursing professionals and build capacity within the Clinical Support FBU.
• Monitor and evaluate training programmes, service quality, SOPs and quality programmes.
• Comply with the performance management and development system.

EEO Statement

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured, Indian and White individuals, both males and females, are encouraged to apply.