Clinical Programme Coordinator Pna5 Clinical Education And Training Unit (cetu)
- Salary (as advertised)
- R571 161 – R654 285 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The Free Department of Health is seeking a Clinical Programme Coordinator at the PNA5 level for its Clinical Education and Training Unit (CETU). This role, identified by Reference No. H/C/27/2026, will be based at Bongani Regional Hospital. The salary ranges from R571,161 to R654,285 per annum for Grade 1, and R661,572 to R752,9130 per annum for Grade 2, complemented by a 13th cheque, housing allowance, and optional medical aid (subject to prescribed requirements). **What you will do** The Clinical Programme Coordinator will be responsible for a range of educational and training activities within the Clinical Education and Training Unit (CETU). Key responsibilities include: * Coordinating clinical orientation, teaching, learning, assessment, mentoring, and support for student nurses and staff development. * Managing clinical teaching and learning, including coordinating work-integrated learning (WIL), day-to-day bedside accompaniment, clinical supervision, and simulation preparation for student nurses. * Overseeing student and staff orientation programs, including onboarding, orientation, and induction for newly placed student nurses, graduate nurses, and clinical staff. * Conducting skills audits and gap analysis to identify learning and competency deficits among nursing staff and students, and designing relevant in-service training plans. * Supporting and coordinating clinical preceptors and mentors across hospital wards to ensure appropriate student-to-staff guidance ratios. * Performing continuous clinical competence assessments, reviewing professional practice files, and tracking student learning contracts. * Ensuring compliance with South African Nursing Council (SANC) standards, accreditation requirements, and Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) protocols. * Compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports on CETU activities, training records, and student progress for hospital and nursing college management. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate. * Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing. *OR* * A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. * A maximum of 7 years of appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse in general nursing. * An accredited post-basic qualification (at least 1 year) in Nursing Education. * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2026/2027). * Knowledge and Skills: * Computer literacy and statistics. * Knowledge of the relevant Health Legislation and policies. * Ability to collect and analyze data. * Leadership in planning, organizing, coordination, and communication skills. * Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. * Research skills to advise hospital management. * Responsiveness, pro-activeness, and professionalism. * Accuracy, flexibility, initiative, co-operation, team-player, supportive, and assertive. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly experienced and qualified Professional Nurse with a strong background in nursing education and clinical program coordination. The ideal candidate will possess a basic nursing qualification (R425 or R174), an accredited post-basic qualification in Nursing Education, and up to 7 years of post-registration nursing experience. They should be proficient in computer literacy and statistics, have comprehensive knowledge of health legislation, and demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication abilities. The candidate must be adept at data analysis, research, and independent decision-making, while also being responsive, proactive, professional, accurate, flexible, and a cooperative team player capable of supporting and asserting themselves in a clinical education environment. Current SANC registration for 2026/2027 is mandatory. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-h-c-27-2026 Source: govpage
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