Private Bag X 026 JOZINI 3969

UMKHANYAKYDE HEALTH DISTRICT
Private Bag X 026 JOZINI 3969
Next to post office, Jozini Main road
Tel.:035 572 1327 , Fax.:035 572 1245
Email.:fana.cele@kznhealth.gov.za
www.kznhealth.gov.za
Reference
Enquiries
Date
: HRM 4/1
: Mr. F.G Cele
: 2014-10-08
TO: ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
IN THE KZN PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION
VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CIRCULAR MINUTE NO. UMKH 31/2014
The content of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your
establishment without delay, including those in Regional /District offices. Institutions must notify all candidates
who qualify for the post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal working places.
DIRECTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES
1. The following documents must be submitted: (a) Application for Employment Form (Z.83), which is obtainable from any Government Department
OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za
(b) Certified copies of highest educational qualifications – not copies of certified copies.
(c) Curriculum Vitae
(d) ID copy
(e) Copy of a driver’s license
(f) Proof of current registration with SANC
2. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. reference
number UMKH 31/2014.
NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants.
3. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security
checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications)
4. Please note that due to the large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be
acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due course.
(This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department).
NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for
attending interviews
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 October 2014
Original signed by: DM
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The Manager District Health Office
Umkhanyakude Health District Office
uMnyango Wezempilo . Departement van Gesondheid
Fighting Disease, Fighting Poverty, Giving Hope
POST
COMPONENT
CENTRE
REFERENCE NO.
NO.OF POST
SALARY PACKAGE
: OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING (INFECTION CONTROL) (LEVEL10)
: HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY: M&E
: UMKHANYAKUDE HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE
: UMKH 31/2014
: 01
: R 404 700 PER ANNUM PLUS 13TH CHEQUE, HOUSING
ALLOWANCE, MEDICAL AID (OPTIONAL) EMPLOYEE MUST MEET
PRESCIBED CONDITIONS)
RURAL ALLOWANCE PAID ON BASIS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST5
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B. Degree/ National Diploma in Health Science
One year post basic qualification in curative skills in PHC.
Current registration with South African Nursing Council
A minimum of 9 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after registration as
Professional Nurse of which 5 years of the period must be appropriate/recognizable
experience after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Primary Health Care of which
At least one year must be in infection Control environment.
Valid Code EB Driver’s License
Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by HR must be attached.
RECOMMENDATION
 One year experience must be in infection control environment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCES REQUIRED
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Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Ability to make independent decisions
An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector
Ability to prioritise issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames.
High levels of accuracy.
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
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Monitor Infection Control indicators using identification tools and report on matters arising.
Train and develop employees in infection Control practices to develop the necessary insight to
sustain a climate sensitive to Infection Control needs.
Conduct inspections to ensure that infection Control plans are developed and thoroughly
implemented.
Manage the establishment and training of infection Control Committees at health facilities.
Interact with external health accreditation representatives to identify areas for improvement.
ENQUIRIES
: Mrs. S.F Mthimkhulu
CLOSING DATE
: 24 October 2014
Applications to be forwarded to: The Manager District Health Office
Umkhanyakude Health District Office
P/ Bag x 026
JOZINI
3969
Attention: Mr. FG Cele: Human Resource Manager
uMnyango Wezempilo . Departement van Gesondheid
Fighting Disease, Fighting Poverty, Giving Hope