Clinical Programme Co-ordinator (quality Assurance)
Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health
- Location
- Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary (as advertised)
- R571 161 – R654 285 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Clinical Programme Co-ordinator specializing in Quality Assurance within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health, based at Newcastle Regional Hospital. The position is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of nursing care and overall service delivery across the institution and its associated clinics, ensuring compliance with national and provincial standards. **What you will do** * Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. * Perform quality improvement audits and surveys monthly, quarterly, and when required to report to senior management. * Monitor and evaluate the delivery of quality care at the institution and clinics. * Ensure the implementation of standards compliance and provincial initiatives such as clinical governance, ideal hospital, and ideal clinic. * Monitor patient safety incidents and complaints and report accordingly. * Report on annual returns and the early warning system to the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC). * Coordinate quality improvement initiatives at the institutions. * Monitor and evaluate the delivery of quality care at the institutional level, including clinical care, waiting times, and patients' experience of care. * Provide advice on various aspects of quality care to the institution and clinics. * Monitor and evaluate compliance with National and Provincial Quality Programmes, e.g., norms and standards for the District Hospitals package of care. * Identify, facilitate, and co-ordinate all Quality Improvement Projects (QIP’s). * Manage the accreditation programme for the institution. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric/ Senior Certificate PLUS. * Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife. * A minimum of 07 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. * Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife (2026). * Grade 1: 07 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. * Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: * Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices and how these impacts on service delivery. * Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. * Promote quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. * Demonstrate a basic understanding of HR and Financial policies and practices. * Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills. * Knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM). * Knowledge of norms and standards and Provincial Quality Initiatives (Human Rights, Batho Pele Principles and Patient Rights Charter). * Understanding of OHSC guidelines and requirements. **Who should apply** This position is suited for a highly experienced and currently registered Professional Nurse and Midwife with a minimum of seven years of appropriate and recognizable experience in general nursing. The ideal candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of nursing legislation, ethical practices, and quality management principles, including Total Quality Management (TQM), OHSC guidelines, and provincial quality initiatives. They must be proficient in monitoring and evaluating healthcare quality, ensuring compliance with established standards, coordinating quality improvement projects, and reporting relevant findings to senior management. Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills are essential for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing expert advice on quality care. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-ne04-2026 Source: govpage
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