Clinical Programme Coordinator- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

Gauteng Department of Health July, 2026; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health seeks a Clinical Programme Coordinator- Infection Prevention & Control to lead the IPC program. The role requires a nursing registration with SANC, a post-basic qualification in Nursing Administration, and a minimum of seven years' relevant nursing experience.

An IPC qualification will be advantageous. The position is on-site in Gauteng, South Africa, with responsibilities including policy implementation, SOP development, training, and monitoring IPC and waste

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate and registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (General, Psychiatry & Midwifery).
• Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent that allows SANC registration as a Professional Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification in Nursing Administration (1 year).
• Minimum 7 years' nursing experience after registration.
• One-year qualification in Infection Prevention and Control from a recognised institution.

Responsibilities

• Implement the National IPC Strategic Framework and SOPs for IPC, waste management, environmental health and decontamination.
• Develop and implement IPC-related SOPs and HCWM procedures; monitor compliance.
• Conduct IPC training and monthly/quarterly/annual reporting on IPC and waste management.
• Monitor compliance through audits and spot checks; provide feedback to management.
• Develop outbreak response plans in line with national guidelines and engage IPC champions.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Driver's license

IPC knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Nursing diploma/degree

Post-basic Nursing Administration

Job description

Short Summary

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Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Clinical Programme Coordinator- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
• Organization: Gauteng Department of Health July, 2026
• Country / coverage: South Africa
• Location: South Africa
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-07-27
• Application deadline: Aug 7, 2026

Description

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Responsibilities

• Clinical Programme Coordinator- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) – Reference Number : refs/055952 at Gauteng Department of Health July, 2026 | MyJobMag window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js'...
• A post basic qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with SANC in Nursing Administration.
• A Minimum of 7 Seven years appropriate recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A one-year qualification in Infection Prevention and Control from a recognisable institution of higher learning.
• Must be computer literate and have good communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines in Infection Prevention and Control, waste management, environmental health, decontamination of medical devices, and respiratory hygiene.

Requirements / Eligibility

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• A post basic qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with SANC in Nursing Administration.
• A Minimum of 7 Seven years appropriate recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A one-year qualification in Infection Prevention and Control from a recognisable institution of higher learning.
• Must be computer literate and have good communication and presentation skills.