Job Requirements
Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery) that allows 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 (2026). A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. A qualification in Infection Prevention and Control from a recognizable institution of Higher Learning. will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public service policies, Health Act and Nursing Act, SANC regulations, Code of conduct, Batho Pele principle, Labour relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act. Sound knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control, patient safety and quality assurance standards, nursing care, and clinical guidelines, possess good communication, leadership, interpersonal, conflict management, negotiation, decision making, and problem solving skills. Good human relations, demonstrating concern for patients and promoting and advocating proper treatment and care in line with Batho Pele principles. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Human Resource and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate 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. Ability in organizing, planning and possess supervising skills and function well within the team.
Duties
Provide effective and efficient Infection Prevention and Control services in the institution and feeder clinics. Draft annual IPC operational plan. Develop and ensure implementation of Infection Control plan for the institution and feeder clinics. Sustain IPC Programme and monitor progress on quarterly basis. Facilitate appointment and review of IPC Committee members. Conduct Infection and Control meetings. Provide support to the Hospital Management team to ensure that a high standard of infection control is maintained. Advise the hospital management of all identified infection control risks and recommendation thereof. Provide management and supervisors with up to date infection control information. Ensure that all departments and clinics are provided with infection control guidelines, protocols, SOP’s and that these are implemented. Conduct IPC audits, identify gaps, collate and coordinate formulation of Quality improvement plans for identified gaps. Develop and implement an annual in-service trainings and orientation induction Programme for clinical and non-clinical staff on IPC practices. Monitor and evaluate IPC practices in hospital & clinics. Provide technical support, development of training materials, information sheets on Infection Prevention and Control. Develop basic tools for monitoring IPC standards and 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. Plan the budget for infection control department and exercise control over utilization of such a budget. Monitor availability and proper management of IPC resources and supplies. Facilitate procurement of infection control equipment and other resources. Monitor the cleaning and disinfection of the equipment and environment. Review outbreak of infections and advise on how outbreaks can be managed and prevented. Collate weekly, monthly, quarterly IPC reports and present to management. Represent the facility at District and Provincial IPC forums/meetings. Ensure that surveillance are done in the institution and clinics and reported as per requirement. Report on the incidence and prevalence of alert organisms and communicable diseases to the District CDC Co-ordinator.
What is the Salary
R571 161 – R644 613 per annum. Other Benefits: Home Owner Allowance (conditions apply) ,13th Cheque (conditions apply), Medical Aid (Optional), In- hospital Area Allowance (8% of basic salary)
Location
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
How to Apply
Mrs. M Pillay Tel No: (031) 907 8519
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to: Nokukhanya.Mchunu@kznhealth.gov.za quoting reference number only in the subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment.
Apply Before:
27 November 2026
Reference No:
PMMH 41/2026
Additional Information
Directions to Candidates: Applicants must submit a fully completed, initialled and signed Z83 form and a detailed CV only. All fields of Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Due to the limited space on the Z83, applicants may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached” in Sections E, F and G. However, the question relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered, and the declaration must be completed and signed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified supporting documents and a Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources. Only the new Z83 Application for Employment form, effective from 01 January 2021, will be accepted. The form is available from any Government Department or from the KZN Department of Health or DPSA websites. The reference number and position applied for must be clearly indicated on the Z83 form. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment. Due to the anticipated high number of applications, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you are not contacted within two months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. African males and persons with disabilities from all designated race groups are encouraged to apply. No subsistence and travel (S&T) payments will be made to candidates attending interviews. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of the evaluation where required. Failure to comply may result in the application not being considered. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post(s). Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in disqualification. (This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting representivity at all levels and across all occupational categories.)
