Professional Nurse

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bloemfontein is seeking a qualified nursing professional to perform clinical duties at their Primary Health Clinic. Responsibilities include providing HIV testing and counselling, managing medication supplies, and coordinating health awareness campaigns. Candidates must possess relevant nursing qualifications and a minimum of two years’ experience in primary healthcare. This role promises to engage with the community and enhance healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Medical aid scheme

Housing allowance

Study benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or relevant diploma.
• Post basic qualification in healthcare.
• Experience in primary health care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical duties at the Primary Health Clinic.
• Conduct HIV testing and counselling.
• Quality control and stock management for the clinic.

Skills

Results orientated

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Leading

Building coalitions

Education

Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in general nursing

Post basic diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare

Valid dispensing certificate

Certificate in HIV testing and counselling

Completed the NIMART course

Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council

Minimum of two years’ relevant experience

A valid driver’s licence

Job description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform professional clinical duties at the Primary Health Clinic.
• Provide HIV testing and counselling.
• Perform other relevant duties as required by the line manager.
• Capture clinical notes on the electronic medical system.
• Quality Control of the clinic.
• Ordering and stock control of medication and equipment for the clinic.
• Handle emergencies on campus.
• Assist with first aid services at sports events on campus where necessary.
• Arrange and assist with awareness campaigns regarding health and HIV on campus.
• Implementation of prevention programs and initiatives.
• Present information sessions to the campus community.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players.
• Assist on Bloemfontein Campus with clinical duties where necessary.
• Travel independently between Bloemfontein and South Campus.

Inherent requirements

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in general nursing, psychiatric, midwifery and community nursing) (attach a copy).
• Post basic diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare (attach a copy).
• Valid dispensing certificate (attach a copy).
• Certificate in HIV testing and counselling (attach a copy).
• Completed the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course (attach a copy).
• Knowledge of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
• Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in a primary health care clinic environment.
• A valid driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations

• Own transport
• Dispensing license (attach a copy)
• Previous working experience with young adults/students

Required competencies

• Results orientated:
  o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and adapt to evolving situations.
  o The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
  
• Strategic thinking:
  o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
  o The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
  
• Business acumen:
  o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  o Proficient in using MS Office.
  
• Leading:
  o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
  o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
  
• Building coalitions:
  o The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
  o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people
  

Assumption of duties

1 March 2026 or as soon as possible.

Closing date

3 February 2026.

Salary

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7659 or email [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558/2876 for assistance.

General

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 2025.pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.