CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (QUALITY ASSURANCE) GRADE 1 – 2

Department of Health; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 571,000 - 753,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government seeks a Clinical Programme Coordinator (Quality Assurance) Grade 1-2 in the Nursing Directorate to lead quality improvement initiatives at Bertha Gxowa Hospital.

The post requires SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, 7+ years of nursing experience, and a valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Responsibilities include planning QA programmes, audits, and reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent and Basic R425 qualification or higher that allows SANC registration as a Professional Nurse.
• At least 7 years' nursing experience after registration with SANC in General Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate quality assurance programmes at the hospital.
• Coordinate adoption of quality standards, audits and patient safety initiatives.
• Prepare and present quality reports and facilitate corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Analytical ability

Education

Diploma/degree in Nursing or Health Administration

SANC registration as Professional Nurse

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (QUALITY ASSURANCE) GRADE 1 - 2

• Reference Number : refs/057347
• Directorate : Nursing
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : PACKAGE: GRADE 1 R 571 161.00 - R 654 285.00 P/A PLUS, BENEFITS R 661 572.00 - R 752 913.00 GRADE 2 PER ANNUAL (PLUS BENEFITS) (NB: SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN LINE WITH OSD RESOLUTION)
• Enquiries : MS. F. MASINGI - TEL NUMBER: 011 278 - 7610

Requirements

• Matric certificate, Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. This dispensation is only applicable to posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Valid (Code B/EB) Driver's License. Good interpersonal relations, leadership, and communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer Literacy. i.e. Ms Word, Power Point) Ability to work independently and analyse health systems information, conduct research/PECS - surveys, and compile comprehensive reports. Project management skills. Diploma in Health Service Management/Nursing Administration will be an added advantage

Duties

• Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate quality assurance programmes at Bertha Gxowa Hospital. Coordinate the implementation of the Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance Framework and the Norms and Standards of the Office of Health Standards Compliance so that the hospital attains and sustains compliance. Coordinate and conduct baseline, internal and peer review assessments, and monitor the implementation of quality improvement plans across the facility. Apply Quality Assurance and Patient Safety Incident guidelines and other quality strategies to improve patient care. Establish and sustain a quality assurance task team to drive innovation and quality improvement strategies and participate in multidisciplinary quality assurance teams at various levels. Implement an effective and functional complaints management system, monitor corrective actions and ensure timeous submission of complaints reports. Monitor and report patient safety incidents and adverse events. Coordinate and facilitate the annual Patient Experience of Care survey and routinely monitor client satisfaction. Advocate for the rights of clients and assist the hospital with the implementation of the Batho Pele Principles. Monitor the availability of policies and guidelines for hospital programmes, and the availability and equitable distribution of essential equipment. Provide secretariat support to the Clinical Governance Committee, the Patient Safety and Complaints Management Committee, the Risk Management Sub-Committee and the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Committee. Support the Infection Prevention and Control office and coordinate the management of identified risks in line with the infection control policy. Use quality assurance and risk management strategies to create and maintain a safe environment for health care delivery. Develop the training plan for quality management. Generate reports on quality management and performance against Annual Performance Plan targets for the Nursing Services Manager, Clinical Manager and Chief Executive Officer, and maintain records of quality assessments. Manage all resources within the sphere of control in line with Supply Chain Management and PFMA provisions. Relieve the Quality Assurance Manager when required:

It is the Department's intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 20-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have matric or equvivalent

Are you currently registered with SANC?

Do you have basic R425 e.g diploma/ degree in nursing or equivalent?

Do you have basic communication and writing skills?