REF NO: AMAJ04/2026
Component: Integrated District Health System Development Service
SALARY: R464 466 per annum. Other Benefits: Rural allowance on a claim basis
CENTRE: Amajuba Health District Office
REQUIREMENTS: Valid Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate plus. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery, Current registration with SANC as General Nursing (2026). Minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable nursing experience as a General Nurse. Valid driver’s license code EB. Recommendations: One year post basic qualification in Clinical Health Assessment, Treatment and Care. Computer Literacy. Knowledge, Skills, Behavioural Attributes and Competencies Required: Report writing abilities. Financial management skills. Empathy and counselling skills. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decisions. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to translate transformation objectives into practical plan. Ability to prioritize issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames. Proven initiative, decisiveness and the ability to acquire new knowledge swiftly. Computer literacy with a proficiency in MS Office Software applications.
DUTIES: Plan and coordinate application of clinical strategies associated with Communicable Diseases in the District through case investigation, outbreak control response ,inspection, monitoring and evaluation (e.g. TB, Rabies, Vaccine Preventable diseases ,Covid-19 etc).Review case report forms submitted by facilities for completeness, timeliness, adherence to policies and institution of control measures. Respond to general questions from Health providers Private sector, etc about Communicable diseases affecting the community and community the risks, prevention, and control measures associated with communicable diseases. Monitor indicators /surveillance data which measure health practices in the District in order to provide support and report on findings with regards to diseases trends and patterns on a daily, weekly, quarterly, yearly and advises the District Management Team accordingly. Network with other departmental and NGO’s to maintain a referral service for community members inclusive of community based services thereby supporting the broader health care provision in the District. Analyses, emerging health practices and trends and introduce remedial action in conjuction with health care specialists. Plan ,organize and conduct community rallies events that convey health messages and practices which support prevention and control of Communicable Diseases. Develop, implement and manages the District surveillance plan of all communicable diseases. Ensure that all facilities are trained of notification of notifiable medical conditions.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. BR Khumalo Tel No: 034 328 7003
APPLICATIONS: should be forwarded to: The Acting Deputy Director: Human Resource Management Services: KZN Department of Health, Private Bag X6661, Newcastle, 2940 OR Hand delivered to: 38 Voortrekker Street, Newcastle.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr V.J khumalo
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za.Application form (Z83) must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum, Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from only shortlisted candidates who may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.Employment Equity Target for this post is African Male, and peoples with disability may feel free to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 06 April 2026