Clinical Programme Co-ordinator Grade 1 (pn-a5): Communicable Diseases Control (cdc)
Retail, Healthcare / Pharmacy
Minimum Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2026).
- A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
- Specialized experience: for the CDC stream, departments often prioritize candidates who have at least 3 to 5 years of experience specifically within Communicable Diseases Control services.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is essential for data analysis and report writing as an added advantage.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Responsibilities
- As a Clinical Programme Coordinator for CDC, your focus shifts from direct patient care to district or sub-district oversight: Surveillance: Monitoring and analyzing data for communicable diseases (e.g., Measles, Malaria, Meningitis) and reporting NMCs to the district/provincial level.
- Outbreak Management: Coordinating the response to disease outbreaks, including contact tracing and community screening.
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Conducting support visits to clinics to ensure adherence to infectious disease protocols and the Ideal Clinic Realization Framework.
- Training & Mentorship: Facilitating clinical training for nurses on the management of infectious diseases and new treatment regimens (e.g., Bedaquiline for TB).
- Reporting: Compiling monthly and quarterly performance reports against Annual Performance Plan (APP) targets.
