CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR: GRADE 1

Job Overview

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is hiring a Clinical Programme Coordinator: Grade 1 within the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) component. The successful candidate will provide effective IPC services, draft operational plans, conduct audits and risk assessments, monitor communicable diseases, and manage training and resources. Requirements include a basic R425 nursing qualification, current SANC registration, and a minimum of 7 years of appropriate nursing experience. Applications can be submitted via the online e-recruitment system, email, or hand delivery with a Z83 form and CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Certificates of Registration with the SANC (General Nursing and Midwifery).
• Current registration with the SANC for 2026.
• A qualification in Infection Prevention and Control from a recognizable institution of Higher Learning will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Knowledge of Public service policies, Health Act, Nursing Act, SANC regulations, Code of conduct, Batho Pele principles, Labour relations Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Sound knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control, patient safety, quality assurance standards, nursing care, and clinical guidelines.
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, conflict management, negotiation, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of Human Resource and financial policies and practices.
• Basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to plan and organize own work, time and that of support personnel to ensure effective and quality care.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient Infection Prevention and Control services in the institution and feeder clinics.
• Draft annual IPC operational plan and develop/ensure implementation of Infection Control plan.
• Sustain IPC Programme and monitor progress on a quarterly basis.
• Facilitate appointment and review of IPC Committee members and conduct Infection and Control meetings.
• Provide support to the Hospital Management team to ensure a high standard of infection control is maintained.
• Advise hospital management of all identified infection control risks and recommendations.
• Provide management and supervisors with up-to-date infection control information.
• Ensure departments and clinics are provided with infection control guidelines, protocols, and SOPs and that they are implemented.
• Conduct IPC audits, identify gaps, collate, and coordinate formulation of Quality Improvement plans.
• Develop and implement annual in-service training and orientation induction programmes for clinical and non-clinical staff on IPC practices.
• Monitor and evaluate IPC practices in hospital and clinics.
• Provide technical support, develop training materials and information sheets on Infection Prevention and Control.
• Develop basic tools for monitoring IPC standards, related IPC indicators, and data collection tools.
• Conduct monthly and random hygiene inspections in all departments and monitor implementation of action plans.
• Conduct IPC risk assessments and audits and monitor implementation of action plans.
• Monitor management, notification, and reporting of communicable diseases.
• Ensure timeous submission of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in Antibiotic Stewardship Programme and monitor compliance to antibiotic policy.
• Compile annual institutional infection prevention and control procurement plan and manage budget.
• Monitor availability, proper management, and procurement of IPC resources, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor cleaning and disinfection of equipment and environment.
• Review outbreaks of infections and advise on how outbreaks can be managed and prevented.
• Represent the facility at District and Provincial IPC forums/meetings.
• Ensure surveillance is done in the institution and clinics and report incidence and prevalence of alert organisms to the District CDC Co-ordinator.

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