DIRECTORATE:

Private Bag X X20034, Empangeni, 3880 KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT OFFICE

Physical Address: Corner of 2nd Lood Avenue and Chrome Crescent, Empangeni rail ,3910 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Tel: 035 787 6205 Fax: 035 787 0649 SERVICES

Enquiries: Mr MTR Nzuza

Reference: HRM 4/1/1
TO: HEADS OF INSTITUTIONS
HEAD OFFICE MANAGERS
ALL EMPLOYEES
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT OFFICE
CIRCULAR MINUTE: KCD OFFICE 02/2021
The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and
employees on your establishment without delay, including those in all Regional / District offices.
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: -
1. The following documents must be submitted: -
(a) Application for Employment Form (form Z83), which is obtainable at any Government
Department or from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za
(b) Certified copies of educational qualifications – not copies of certified copies.
(c) Curriculum Vitae.
(d) Certified I.D. copy and certified copy of Driving licence (where applicable)
2. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the Z83.
NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.
3. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote
representivity in all categories in the department.
4. Appointment is subject to the positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks:
(security checks, Credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience
verifications).
5. Please note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be
acknowledged, however, please be informed that if no notification of appointment is made
within three months of the closing date applicants should accept that their application was
unsuccessful.
6. All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a
notch/package above the minimum as that of the advertised post are free to apply.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 11 JUNE 2021

Applications should be forwarded to:
The District Director
King Cetshwayo Health District Office
Private Bag x 20034
EMPANGENI
3880 (ATTENTION: Mr MTR Nzuza)

Original signed
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
POST : DISTRICT SPECIALIST TEAM (PRIMARY HEALTH CARE)

CENTRE : KING CETSHWAYO HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE

COMPONENT : KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT SPECIALIST TEAM

NO. OF POSTS : ONE (1)

REFERENCE : KCD 03/2021

SALARY : R949 482.00 - R1 068 666.00 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE MMS
SALARY PACKAGE CONSISTING OF 70% BASIC SALARY AND 30%
FLEXIBLE PORTION WHICH CAN BE STRUCTURED IN TERMS OF THE
APPLICABLE RULES)

ALLOWANCES : 8% RURAL ALLOWANCE (payable on daily claim basis to a maximum

prescribed amount calculated from basic salary)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

 Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
 A basic qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or an equivalent qualification that allows
registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
 A Post-Basic Nursing Qualification with duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with the
SANC in a Primary Health Care Speciality
 A minimum of 10 (ten) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration
as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
 At least 6 (six) years of the referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in
the specific specialty after obtaining the one-year post basic qualification in the relevant
specialty
 At least 5 (five) years of the referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at
a management level within Primary Health Care.
 Proof of current registration with SANC (2021).
 Current RegValid Driver’s Licence (unendorsed).
 Proof of detailed previous and current work experience endorsed and stamped by HR or
Employer must be attached and submitted together with the application.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

 Sound knowledge of relevant legislations, departmental policies, departmental procedures and
practices.
 In Depth knowledge and skills in information Systems and Data Management,
 Sound analytical skills, communication skills, presentation skills and leadership skills,
supervisory skills, problem solving skills and good interpersonal relations.
 The ability to compile meaningful presentation and / or graphic presentations of statistics and
to compare to strategic objective with reported results.
 Technical Knowledge in the information Technology Environmental.
 Programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
 Information Management, quality assurance and improvement programmes.
 Programmes planning and evaluation.
 Human Resources and Financial Management.
 Ability to consolidate reports and plans.
 High levels of accuracy.
 Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
 Computer literacy.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
GENERAL:
 Represent own discipline as a member of a District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for
the delivery of quality health care for mothers, new-borns and children at all levels within a
health district.
 Promote equitable access to an appropriate level of care for all mothers, new-borns and
children throughout the district.
 Maintain personal competency in own clinical discipline.
SUPPORT SERVICE DELIVERY:
 Support clinics, community health care Centres and district hospitals with all aspects of service
delivery related to own discipline.
 Promote effectiveness in all facilities through supporting outreach programmes and
developments, dissemination or implementation of clinical protocols and standard treatment
guidelines aligned with national norms and standards.
PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
 Facilities and participate in the development, training and mentorship of health professionals in
all facilities within the district.
 Facilitate and participate in the development, training and mentorship of nursing and allied
health professional and community workers under their supervision.
SUPPORT HEALTH SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS:
 Work with the district management team to establish and maintain systems including
surveillance, health information and referral guidelines and process to support the delivery of
services.
 Provide support to ensure appropriate infrastructure, equipment, resources and sundries for
the provision of quality clinical care.
MONITOR AND EVALUATE SERVICES:
 Assist, support and participate in risk management activities for patients (e.g. critical event
analysis, morbidity and morbidity meetings) practitioner (e.g. infection control) and the
organization (e.g. performance reviews).
 Assist, support and participate in the clinical audits and quality improvement cycles in health
facilities and, where appropriate, in community settings such as schools and Ward Based
Primary Health Care teams.
 Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of date and
appropriate reporting in outputs and health outcomes •Assist, support and participate in
relevant research.
COLLABORATE, COMMUNICATE AND REPORT EFFECTIVELY:
 Foster effective teamwork and collaborate within the district specialist team and with other
professionals in the district involved in the delivery of Primary Health Care.
 Enable engagement with the local community and relevant non-government organizations,
promoting adherence to district clinical and public health guidelines as appropriate.
 Facilitate and ensure effective communication with all management structures within the
district, the regional and tertiary hospitals relevant as well as provincial Department of Health.
 Present regular reported on activities, health services and programmes.
SUPPORT ORGANISATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
 Assist with strategic and operational planning of service in the district and/or catchment area of
the regional hospital.
 Co-ordinate and supervise discipline related services with the district.
 Assist with the recruitment and management of relevant human resources.

ENQUIRIES: MRS NE HLOPHE TEL NO: 035 787 6319

CLOSING DATE: 11 JUNE 2021

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POST : DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
UMHLATHUZE SUB-DISTRICT

CENTRE : KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT OFFICE

COMPONENT : UMHLATHUZE SUB-DISTRICT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICE

NO. OF POSTS : ONE (01)

REFERENCE : KCD 04/2021

SALARY : R843 618.00 - R1 068 666.00 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE MMS
SALARY PACKAGE CONSISTING OF 70% BASIC SALARY AND
30% FLEXIBLE PORTION WHICH CAN BE STRUCTURED IN
TERMS OF THE APPLICABLE RULES)

ALLOWANCES : RURAL ALLOWANCE (payable on daily claim basis to a maximum

prescribed amount calculated from basic salary)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

 Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
 A basic qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or an equivalent qualification that
allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
 A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with
the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing
 A minimum of 4 years appropriate managerial working experience within Primary Health
Care
 Current registration with South African Nursing Council
 Valid Drivers’ Licence (Unendorsed)
 Computer literacy: MS Office Software Applications.
 Proof of previous and/or current work experience endorsed and stamped by HR Office or
Employer must be attached and submitted together with the application.

RECOMMENDATION:
 A Post-Basic Nursing Qualification with duration of at least 1 (one) year accredited with the
SANC in a Primary Health Care Nursing Speciality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

 Ability to think critically in difficult situations.
 Sound project management skills.
 Ability to make independent decisions.
 Strong communication and presentation skills.
 Managerial and facilitation skills.
 An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
 Ability to translate strategic and transformation objectives into practical planning frameworks.
 Ability to prioritize issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames.
 Proven initiate, decisiveness, dedication and the ability to acquire new knowledge swiftly.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

 Oversee Primary Health Care Services in the uMhlathuze Sub-district.
 Compile, implement and manage primary health care plans which enable the efficient and
effective roll out of health promotion programmes and practices in the sub-district.
 Participate in quarterly reviews, analyse results and realign strategies to improve service
delivery at clinics under uMhlathuze sub-district.

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  Ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resources allocated to the component,
inclusive of the development of staff. Monitor, support and evaluate community education
events to establish their effectiveness.
 Coordinate subordinate functional initiatives to ensure that primary health care and
community based programmes are integrated enabling the efficient delivery of health care
messages to the public at large.
 Ensure the development of an integrated, effective and efficient public health system for the
District.
 Monitor indicators which measure the impact of primary health care programmes in order to
positively impact on health practice.
 Ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of work plans by the clusters to
accomplish the objectives and outcomes identified in the District Service Delivery Plan/policy
imperatives.
 Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management of allocated resources of the
sub-directorate.
 Manage, coordinate and facilitate processes to priorities health service delivery initiatives.
 Ensure functionality of community outreach services within the district. Ensure coordination
of all stakeholders working closely with the sub-district.
 Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or other senior official.

ENQUIRIES: MRS NE HLOPHE TEL NO: 035 787 6319

CLOSING DATE: 11 JUNE 2021

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