Professional Nurse post level 9)3 positions)

University of the Free State; Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Free State invites applications for three Permanent Professional Nurses (Post Level 9) in the Health and Wellness Centre. The roles report to the line manager within Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture, and are suited to junior management professionals who can oversee clinical and administrative duties on campus.

Responsibilities include accurate electronic medical record keeping, health education, HIV testing and prevention, NIMART training, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a four-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 (general, psychiatric, and midwifery) (attach a copy).
• Post basic diploma/ degree in Primary Healthcare (attach a copy).
• Valid dispensing certificate (attach a copy) or must obtain a dispensing certificate within 6 months after appointment.
• Certificate in HIV testing and counselling (attach a copy).
• Completed the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course (attach a copy).
• Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and confidentiality.
• Ensure health and safety regulations compliance per Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Maintain wellness-related schedules, records, or reports.
• Provide health education materials on wellness topics.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players.
• Perform clinical duties in the Primary Health Care Clinic and treat or prevent illness.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and record results in the clinical programme.
• Monitor patient conditions and re-evaluate treatments.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results with patients.
• Assist with first aid/emergency services on campus when necessary.

Skills

Results oriented

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Leadership

Building coalitions

Assumption of duties

Education

Bachelors degree or four-year national diploma (NQF 6/7)

Post basic diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare

Dispensing certificate

HIV testing and counselling certificate

NIMART course completed

SANC registration

Driver's licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Professional Nurse (post level 9)(3 positions) (Job ID: 6626) - (2341)

Professional Nurse (post level 9)(3 positions) (Job ID: 6626)

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State -> Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture -> Health and Wellness Centre

Contract Type

Permanent

Occupational Level

Junior Management

Location

Closing Date

9/11/2026

Description

Duties and responsibilities

General Administration

• Responsible for ensuring that all patient information is captured in the electronic medical system accurately and kept confidential.
• Ensure office compliance with health and safety regulations according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements. This process can be done by conducting routine inspections.
• Maintain wellness-related schedules, records, or reports (Record-keeping).
• Respond timeously to requests for information about wellness programmes or services.
• Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to address smoking, HIV/AIDS and other public health concerns.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players.

Clinical Work

• Perform professional clinical duties in the Primary Health Care Clinic as required by the line manager.
• Diagnose, prescribe and/ or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialised medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyse records, reports, and examination information results, and capture it on the clinical programme.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results, and capture it on the clinical programme.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Advise patients on general health and wellness matters and disease prevention.
• Handle emergencies on campus and refer patients to the clinic doctor, medical specialists, or other practitioners when necessary.
• Follow the Primary health care protocol and guidelines as prescribed by the Department of Health and approved by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Follow a holistic approach during consultations and use GOSH when consulting a patient.
• Assist with first aid/emergency services at sports events on Campus when necessary.

Training and Development

• Provide individual support or counselling in general wellness.
• Advise individuals and/ or groups on matters related to risk or prevention of conditions such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, domestic violence, etc.
• Assist with awareness campaigns regarding health on Campus.
• Assist with workshops and training programs for Peer Educators on topics of health promotion and prevention.
• Submit required CPD training points as required by SANC.
• Self-development where skills are lacking.

Inherent requirements

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a four-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 (general, psychiatric, and midwifery)(attach a copy).
• Post basic diploma/ degree in Primary Healthcare (attach a copy).
• Valid dispensing certificate (attach a copy) or must obtain a dispensing certificate within 6 months after appointment.
• Certificate in HIV testing and counselling (attach a copy).
• Completed the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course (attach a copy).
• 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 licence (attach a copy).
• Knowledge of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly recommended.
• Previous working experience with young adults/students

Required competencies

Results Orientated

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Strategic Thinking

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business Acumen

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties

01 January 2027 or as soon as possible.

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.

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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_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.

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