CLINICAL PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR

Job Overview

Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital is hiring a Clinical Programme Co-ordinator in the Infection Prevention and Control Department. Responsibilities include developing infection control plans, conducting surveillance, training staff, and managing clinical risks. Requirements include a Diploma/Degree in Nursing Science and Midwifery, current SANC registration, at least 7 years of nursing experience, and a Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control. Applications must include a Z83 form and CV, submitted via email or hand-delivered.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery or equivalent qualification allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) for 2026
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / Recognized Experience in Nursing after registration with SANC in General nursing
• Additional Qualifications: Certificate in Infection Prevention and control
• Valid driver's license
• In-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices
• Knowledge of Infection Control policies and guidelines
• Leadership, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal relations
• Basic understanding of Human Resource and Financial policies and Practices
• Computer Literacy

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Infection prevention and control plan for the institution
• Ensure that Infection prevention and control as well as Antibiotic stewardship committee are in place and functional
• Promote Infection prevention and culture within the institution by conducting relevant workshops, Audits, meetings and awareness
• Identify Infection control risks and make recommendations on mitigation strategies
• Provide training to all categories of staff on Infection policies, principles and practices
• Conduct Infection prevention and control Surveillance and report on incidence and prevalence of alert organisms and communicable diseases
• Identify and report all Hospital Acquired Infections
• Visit departments within the institution to identify infection prevention and control risks
• Ensure all departments comply with Infection Prevention and Control Framework, protocols and guidelines
• Identify outbreaks of infections, initiate investigation and control measures in collaboration with Infection prevention and control Committee
• Provide effective and efficient Infection Prevention and Control service in the institution
• Serve as a Clinical governance champion in the facility, ensuring effective clinical risk management system
• Review institutional Infection prevention and control Standard operating procedures
• Provide advice on various aspects of infection prevention and control and relevant policies to management

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