CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (MNCWH)

Department of Health

Reference number: UTHUK 08/2026
Salary: R571 161 - R644 613 per annum. Plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)
Centre: Uthukela District Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Matric / Grade 12. An appropriate B Degree / National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Nursing PLUS. Minimum of 7 year appropriate / recognizable nursing experience after registration as a professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Registration as Midwife / Accoucheur with SANC. Valid Driver’s License – C1. Diploma in advanced Midwifery and neonatal nursing will be an added advantage. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience / service certificate endorsed by HR Department. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Presentation / Facilitation skills. Knowledge of HIV and AIDS Comprehensive plan Knowledge of District Health Systems. Knowledge of relevant regulation and policies. An understanding of challenges facing the public Health Sector. Ability to translate and transform objectives into practical plans. Ability to prioritize work related matters and to comply with time frames. Financial Management skills. Project Management skills. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the DHS framework. Knowledge of MCWH programs. Supervisory and analytical thinking skills. Provide effective management and professional leadership.

Duties

Develop MNCWH plan in line with District & project strategic plans. Co-ordinate and promote MNCWH and Phila Mntwana Programme. Promote messages which support the programme in all events. Co-ordinate and facilitate MNCWH and Phila Mntwana in-service Training. Ensure integration of maternal and child in health programmes. Monitor indicators which measure the health practices, provide support and guidance to health facilities and report finding to District management Team. Report writing. Manage all resources allocated to MNCWH and Phila Mntwana Project. Ensure Programme integration into Sukuma Sakhe Objectives. Implement and coordinate Maternal and Child Health Care Services in Hospital. Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality Maternal Child health Care. Facilitate and conduct perinatal mortality meetings. Maintain a plan to improve the quality of maternal and Child Health Care Services. Maintain a constructive working relationship with a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure effective utilization of all resource in the department. Manage and supervise the implementation of AI obstetric programmes PMTCT etc. Ensure effective implement of the ANC / PNC policy. Review current policies and develop and implement new policies and protocols in line with realizing the millennium goals. Display a concern to patients, promoting advocacy and facilitating proper treatment and care ensuring that the unit adhere to principles of Batho Pele, Patients’ Rights Chatter and National Core Standards. Displays Knowledge of NCS and quality in DHS. Conduct or assist in ESMOE drills in the Facility.

Where to send your application

All applications should be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager: UThukela Health District Office, Private Bag X9958, Ladysmith, 3370 OR Hand Deliver to: 32 Lyell Street, Ladysmith, 3370. OR Email to UthukelaDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za and apply online siyathesha waya waya eservice. FOR ATTENTION : Assistant Director: HRM

Enquiries

Ms T.J. Mpembe Tel No: (036) 6312202 Ext.102

Note

The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for the post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za.The application form (Z83) must be completed in full and accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 08/2026. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for this post. The appointment is subject to positive outcomes obtained from the NIA, the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraints, no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. Please note that due to financial constraints no resettlement fees will be considered for payment to the candidates who are offered the positions.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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