CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT)

Department of Health

Reference number: UTHUK 06/2026
Salary: R571 161 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: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12/ Matric Certificate. An appropriate B Degree / National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Nursing, PLUS. Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Registration as a Midwife /Accoucheur with SANC. Computer Certificate- Ms Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint) and post graduate qualification in Nursing Education will be an added advantage. Current Registration with SANC. Valid Driver’s License – Code 8 plus. 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. Report writing. Knowledge on 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 plan. Leadership, organisational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the DHS framework.

Duties

Ensure alignment of all training plans to the National Development Plan. Coordinate the District training plan compilation. Prioritize training for priority programs. Work closely with other program managers to coordinate trainings. Coordinate, facilitate and attend training. Monitor the training health budget and ensure timeous procurement of all required resources. Procure all approved items in line with the business plan. Ensure that all funded RTC training is conducted and attendees contribute to improving health outcomes. Coordinate candidates to attend RTC Funded Provincial and District trainings. Monitor utilization of allocated resources. Monitor that all facilities are well covered in terms of training for comprehensive and quality service delivery. Facilitate execution of skills audit in all facilities. Develop a training plan target all facilities across the district to improve coverage of training items. Map all facilities not covered after every training. Develop catch-up plans for all facilities not covered. Participate in quality improvement programs and clinical audits. Conduct facility support visit using appropriate tools for relevant programs. Facilitate the signing of mentorship agreements for priority training and the linkage of training attendees to mentors. Conduct mentorship after all priority trainings. Attend performance review meetings quietly. Compile and manage data health care training providers, which can assist in extending the health care training function, including post training quality assessments. Facilitate the compilation of standardised attendance registers in all trainings. Coordinate reporting of all trainings to RTC and HRD through forwarding standardised completed attendance registers. Coordinate the district database for all trainings conducted and attended. Share attendance registers with relevant program managers and Sub-District after each training.

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 your application: UthukelaDistrict.HRJobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za and apply on Siyathesha waya waya Eservices FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

Enquiries

Ms T.J. Mpembe Tel No: (036) 631 2202, Ext. 102

Note

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. 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 post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Directions 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 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for these posts. The appointment is subject to positive outcome 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 constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. African Males are encouraged to apply due to employment equity target. Please note that due to financial constraint no resettlement fees will be considered for payment to the candidates who are offered the positions. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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