Clinical Programme Coordinator Grade 1 (Comprehensive Health Programmes/Services) (2 posts) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS622/2026

Location:

Southern/Western Sub-structure Office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

Grade 1: R 571 161 - 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.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/ OUTPUTS)

Effective planning, co-ordination, and Implementation of integrated Comprehensive Health Programmes/Services, including Maternal, Women, Child, Adolescent Health, Nutrition, School Health, HIV/AIDS/STI/TB/VMMC Services, mental health and chronic disease services. Provide co-ordination and service implementation support for the management of notifiable medical conditions, disease surveillance, and outbreak response in line with policies and guidelines. Provide clinical governance support, support the implementation of policies and guidelines. Provide technical and service implementation support for community-based and wellness services. Strengthen the implementation of Community-Orientated Primary Care. Strengthen the collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Support NPO contract management. Monitoring and evaluation of key performance indicators, service delivery targets. Ensure effective data management across programmes. Promote and support continuous quality improvement initiatives across all programmes to ensure compliance with standards. Provide technical support, training and mentorship to ensure staff capacity building.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge and ability to interpret and implement regulations, policies and guidelines. Good interpersonal, collaborative, co-ordination, and facilitation skills. Understanding the District Health System. Project Management skills. Edit LibraryX Data management, analysis and interpretation abilities. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Report-writing skills.

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 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.

ENQUIRIES

Ms. Y Cottee, tel. no. (021) 202-0925

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.

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.