Clinical Programme Coordinator: Comprehensive Health (2 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

OD79/2026

Location:

Grabouw CHC (1 post), Theewaterskloof Sub-district

REMUNERATION

R 571 161 per annum - R 654 285 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

09 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

23 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

ENQUIRIES

Ms H Human, tel.no. (028) 814-3700

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4-year bachelor’s degree in nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R1497 or R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. (This dispensation is only applicable for posts of Clinical Programme Coordinator where it is an inherent requirement of the post, incumbent to maintain registration with the SANC).

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good interpersonal relations, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of all relevant public service regulations and policies. Understanding the District Health System. Experience in Primary health care and statistical data. Understanding public/private partnerships. Good psychosocial, health assessment, planning, organizational and training skills. Appropriate knowledge of mental health, rehab, eyecare, infectious and HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, Chronic Conditions and community based services. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience in Health programmes (women’s health, child health, mental health, chronic diseases, infectious diseases, community based services).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence. Willingness to work overtime when necessary.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/ OUTPUTS)

Ensure implementation, coordination, governance, monitoring and evaluation of the Sub-District District Chronic, rehabilitation, eyecare, mental health, HAST and Community Based services and strategies. Support the implementation of Mental health, rehab, eye care, chronic health, infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS/STI/TB services, establish linkages with integrated management of conditions and life stages Support the internal and external interface strengthening with the focus on the COPC Model. Monitor and evaluate programme goals and targets including the collection, validation and interpretation of statistical data. Involvement in training/capacity building programmes to develop skills and roll out training to support implementation and provision of services related to chronic, rehab, eyecare, mental, infections and HAST. Effective implementation of appropriate projects to improve the integrated primary health care services in the sub-district. Ensure quality patient care through professional and technical support to funded Community Based Services (CBS) Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) programmes within the Sub-district. Monitor and evaluate the quality of the implementation of the different programmes of CBS in the health facilities, NPO Sector and communities within the sub district and ensure monthly/quarterly submission of progress reports to the District Office Coordinate and support Sub-district personnel with health activities in Primary Health Care facilities and in non-health sites.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in general nursing.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.