CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (MNCWH)

Job Overview

Uthukela District Office is hiring a Clinical Programme Coordinator (MNCWH) under reference UTHUK 08/2026. The position offers a salary range of R571 161 to R644 613 per annum plus benefits. Requirements include Matric, a nursing degree/diploma, SANC registration as a professional nurse and midwife, a C1 driver's license, and at least 7 years of nursing experience. Responsibilities involve developing MNCWH plans, coordinating health programmes, resource management, and policy implementation. Applications must be submitted via Z83 with a CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• An appropriate B Degree / National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Nursing
• Minimum of 7 years 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
• 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
• Financial Management skills
• Project Management skills
• Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the DHS framework

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Conduct or assist in ESMOE drills in the Facility

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