CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR: PNA-5: MENTAL HEALTH in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/230
Centre
Free State Psychiatric Complex, Bloemfontein
Salary
R549 192 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. Qualification in Nursing Education and Psychiatry Nursing Science. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Knowledge And Skills: Ability to work independently under pressure. Knowledge of Information Management systems. Knowledge of legislation pertaining to Skills Development and training procedures. Knowledge of Infection Control procedures.
Duties
Coordinate and promote implementation of Training and Development. Facilitate and oversee the development of operational or business plans to give strategic guidelines. Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of relevant programmes. Maintain standards and norms of Nursing practices to promote the healthcare status of healthcare use. Develop and implement quality assurance programmes, guidelines, protocols, norms and standard. Utilize Information Technology (IT) and other management information systems to manage information for the enhancement of service delivery. Establish, maintain and participate in inter professional and multi – disciplinary teamwork that promotes effective and efficient healthcare. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislations. Mental Health & Substance. Coordinating the implementation of Mental Health Care Act within the professional and legal framework. Improve communication on Mental Health Care Act knowledge providing support and assistance to district hospitals listed to render 72 hours assessment services, designated regional and tertiary hospitals, and Mental Health Review board. Strengthen Forensic Mental Health Care services in the province by coordinating and monitoring the period for awaiting trial detainees and state patients discharge process and follow ups. Utilize and manage the mental health programme within the facility so as to maximize the achievement of the strategic goals/ AOP, improved quality, risk and information management. Manage and utilize resource ( human, finance, material and facilities) in accordance with the relevant directives and legislation.
Enquiries
Me M.E. Semelo Tel No: (051) 407 9207
Applications
https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and 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
Original Text
POST 13/230 : CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR: PNA-5: MENTAL HEALTH &SUBSTANCE: REF NO: H/C/18/2026 SALARY : R549 192 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE : Free State Psychiatric Complex, Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse. Qualification in Nursing Education and Psychiatry Nursing Science. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Knowledge And Skills: Ability to work independently under pressure. Knowledge of Information Management systems. Knowledge of legislation pertaining to Skills Development and training procedures. Knowledge of Infection Control procedures. DUTIES : Coordinate and promote implementation of Training and Development. Facilitate and oversee the development of operational or business plans to give strategic guidelines. Provide professional and technical support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of relevant programmes. Maintain standards and norms of Nursing practices to promote the healthcare status of healthcare use. Develop and implement quality assurance programmes, guidelines, protocols, norms and standard. Utilize Information Technology (IT) and other management information systems to manage information for the enhancement of service delivery. Establish, maintain and participate in inter professional and multi – disciplinary teamwork that promotes effective and efficient healthcare. Manage and utilize resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislations. Mental Health & Substance. Coordinating the implementation of Mental Health Care Act within the professional and legal framework. Improve communication on Mental Health Care Act knowledge providing support and assistance to district hospitals listed to render 72 hours assessment services, designated regional and tertiary hospitals, and Mental Health Review board. Strengthen Forensic Mental Health Care services in the province by coordinating and monitoring the period for awaiting trial detainees and state patients discharge process and follow ups. Utilize and manage the mental health programme within the facility so as to maximize the achievement of the strategic goals/ AOP, improved quality, risk and information management. Manage and utilize resource ( human, finance, material and facilities) in accordance with the relevant directives and legislation. ENQUIRIES : Me M.E. Semelo Tel No: (051) 407 9207 APPLICATIONS : to be done at: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment