Community Platform Co-ordinator Primary Health Car

Nelson Mandela University; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution seeks a qualified Nursing professional to manage the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform and deliver Primary Health Care services. Candidates should possess a Master's in Nursing Science, teaching experience, and relevant SANC registration. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of the South African health system. This position is based in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in Nursing Practice.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in Nursing or Health Professions Education.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform in communities.
• Render comprehensive Primary Health Care service.
• Dispense medication according to the Essential Drugs List.

Skills

Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform

Primary Health Care service

Dispensing medication

Clinical services management

Research

National Health Act knowledge

Teaching and assessing

Public Health system knowledge

Interpersonal skills

MS Office and Project Management skills

Education

Masters’ degree in Nursing Science

Post-Graduate degree in Advanced Primary Health Care

Registered with SANC as a Nurse

Post-graduate degree in Nursing Education

Post-graduate degree in Management

Job description

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• To operate the Mobile Health Education Clinical Platform in the identified communities.
• Knowledge of theory and practice integration.
• Competent in rendering a comprehensive Primary Health Care service.
• Competent in dispensing medication according to the Essential Drugs List.
• Competent in management of clinical services.
• Sound experience in conducting research.
• Sound knowledge of the National Health Act (No. 61 of 2003) and all legislation that governs the different schools’ practices and relative to the respective professional bodies of students who utilize the platform.
• Ability to teach and assess Primary Health Care to Faculty of Health Science students.
• Sound knowledge of the South African Primary Health and Public Health system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people across all levels of life.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office and Project Management.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in Nursing Science. PhD in Nursing Science will be an added advantage. Post-Graduate degree or diploma in Advanced Primary Health Care.
• Registered with SANC as a Nurse in General, Community, Psychiatric and Midwifery. Registered with SANC as an Assessor and Moderator.
• Post-graduate degree/diploma in Nursing Education.
• Post-graduate degree/diploma in Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least three years clinical experience in Nursing Practice.
• At least three years teaching experience in Nursing or Health Professions Education.

Driver’s License

• Code 8 Driver’s Licence and be willing to obtain a Code 10 Driver’s License within six months.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Kindly submit a cover letter showing how your skills meet the post requirements, an updated CV, your SANC number, ID, Driver’s License and certified copies of your qualifications.

Please note that no late applications will be accepted