Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/87 · Ref H/C/20/2026
CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL (IPC)
Free State Department of Health
- CentreBotshabelo District Hospital
- ProvinceFree State
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 8–9
- Circular Post
- 30/87
- Reference number
- H/C/20/2026
- Department
- Free State Department of Health
- Province
- Free State
- Centre
- Botshabelo District Hospital
- Salary
- R571 161 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Free State Department of Health.
The listed centre is Botshabelo District Hospital.
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R571 161 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e.
- Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- OR – A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
- OR – A 3-year Diploma in General Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or General Nurse and that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council.
- A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
- Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) (2026/2027).
- Infection and Prevention Control Nursing will be added as an advantage Knowledge and Skills: Proven previous experience and qualification in Infection and Prevention Control will serve as a strong advantage.
- Good communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Problem solving skills.
Duties
- Establish a system to monitor the implementation of NDoH and GDoH Infection Prevention Control Policy Guidelines and facilitate the review of existing protocols / SOPs.
- Facilitate IPC research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of Infection Prevention and control program.
- Participate in Provincial and Cluster IPC Committee structures.
- Revive and support existing institutional Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
- Contribute to the development of IPC Strategic Plan and develop IPC Operational Plan aligned to the strategic plan of Free State Department of Health.
- Compile monthly, quarterly and annual Infection Prevention and Control reports.
- Undertake/conduct infection surveillance, routine data collection and analysis and provide a report and advice management on possible remedial intervention.
- Ensure that nosocomial infection and outbreaks are investigated, reported and monitor quality PUBLIC improvement strategies.
- Monitor the availability of supplies required to support IPC programme requirements.
- Collaborate with managers to develop intervention strategies that promote IPC compliance.
- Establish and implement a system to facilitate early identification and isolation of confirmed and suspected infectious diseases.
- Provide training.
- Manage staff to ensure optimal departmental functioning.
Enquiries
Mr TM Manamathela Tel No: (051) 533 0210/11
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
To be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but submit detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme.
- Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department.
- 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.
- The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty.
- Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed PERSAL service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer.
- The Department does not accept applications via fax or email.
- Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months.
- The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post.
- The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
- The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
- The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. OTHER POSTS
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 30/87 : CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR INFECTION PREVENTION CONTROL (IPC) REF NO: H/C/20/2026
SALARY : R571 161 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
CENTRE : Botshabelo District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration
with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR –
A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the
South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR – A 3-year
Diploma in General Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South
African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a
Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or
General Nurse and that allows registration with the South African Nursing
Council. A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional
Nurse in General Nursing. Current registration with South African Nursing
Council (SANC) (2026/2027). Infection and Prevention Control Nursing will be added as an advantage Knowledge and Skills: Proven previous experience
and qualification in Infection and Prevention Control will serve as a strong advantage. Good communication and Interpersonal skills. Strong management
and leadership skills. Computer literacy. Problem solving skills.
DUTIES : Establish a system to monitor the implementation of NDoH and GDoH Infection Prevention Control Policy Guidelines and facilitate the review of existing
protocols / SOPs. Facilitate IPC research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of Infection Prevention and control program. Participate in Provincial
and Cluster IPC Committee structures. Revive and support existing institutional
Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Contribute to the development of
IPC Strategic Plan and develop IPC Operational Plan aligned to the strategic plan of Free State Department of Health. Compile monthly, quarterly and
annual Infection Prevention and Control reports. Undertake/conduct infection surveillance, routine data collection and analysis and provide a report and
advice management on possible remedial intervention. Ensure that nosocomial infection and outbreaks are investigated, reported and monitor quality
PUBLIC
improvement strategies. Monitor the availability of supplies required to support
IPC programme requirements. Collaborate with managers to develop intervention strategies that promote IPC compliance. Establish and implement
a system to facilitate early identification and isolation of confirmed and suspected infectious diseases. Provide training. Manage staff to ensure
optimal departmental functioning.
ENQUIRIES : Mr TM Manamathela Tel No: (051) 533 0210/11
SALARY : R571 161 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
CENTRE : Botshabelo District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration
with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR –
A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the
South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR – A 3-year
Diploma in General Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South
African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse. Registration with a
Professional Council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse or
General Nurse and that allows registration with the South African Nursing
Council. A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional
Nurse in General Nursing. Current registration with South African Nursing
Council (SANC) (2026/2027). Infection and Prevention Control Nursing will be added as an advantage Knowledge and Skills: Proven previous experience
and qualification in Infection and Prevention Control will serve as a strong advantage. Good communication and Interpersonal skills. Strong management
and leadership skills. Computer literacy. Problem solving skills.
DUTIES : Establish a system to monitor the implementation of NDoH and GDoH Infection Prevention Control Policy Guidelines and facilitate the review of existing
protocols / SOPs. Facilitate IPC research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of Infection Prevention and control program. Participate in Provincial
and Cluster IPC Committee structures. Revive and support existing institutional
Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Contribute to the development of
IPC Strategic Plan and develop IPC Operational Plan aligned to the strategic plan of Free State Department of Health. Compile monthly, quarterly and
annual Infection Prevention and Control reports. Undertake/conduct infection surveillance, routine data collection and analysis and provide a report and
advice management on possible remedial intervention. Ensure that nosocomial infection and outbreaks are investigated, reported and monitor quality
PUBLIC
improvement strategies. Monitor the availability of supplies required to support
IPC programme requirements. Collaborate with managers to develop intervention strategies that promote IPC compliance. Establish and implement
a system to facilitate early identification and isolation of confirmed and suspected infectious diseases. Provide training. Manage staff to ensure
optimal departmental functioning.
ENQUIRIES : Mr TM Manamathela Tel No: (051) 533 0210/11