manager nursing (pn-a9): child health (dcst), Ref No. MPDOH/FEB/26/1197

Apply for manager nursing (pn-a9): child health (dcst) at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-03-13.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: district clinical specialist team

Province: mpumalanga

Reference: MPDoH/Feb/26/1197

Closing Date: 2026-03-13

Salary: R1,155,099 - R1,320,732

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 13

Centre: Ehlanzeni District


Minimum Qualification

Diploma or Degree in Nursing (R425) plus a Tertiary qualification in Health Sciences (Public Health preferred)

Experience Required

10 years in Nursing and Child Health Services Management

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Expert knowledge of MCWH, CARMMA, PMTCT, and ESMOE programs
  • Advanced clinical auditing and quality improvement skills
  • Strategic capacity and leadership in a multidisciplinary clinical environment
  • Proficiency in IMCI and ETAT protocols
  • Advanced project and financial management within a health context
  • Ability to function under high-pressure clinical and administrative environments
  • Digital literacy for service delivery enhancement

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in nursing post-registration
  • At least 5 years of management-level experience specifically in Child Health Services
  • Valid driver's license

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Serve as a core member of the District Clinical Specialist Team to ensure high-quality pediatric and neonatal care across the district
  • Drive equitable access to maternal and child healthcare services through strategic district-level oversight
  • Oversee clinical effectiveness by implementing national policies, outreach programs, and standard treatment guidelines
  • Lead the professional development, training, and clinical mentorship of healthcare staff in pediatric care (IMCI, ETAT, PMTCT)
  • Collaborate with District Management to optimize health information systems, surveillance, and referral protocols
  • Conduct clinical risk management activities including morbidity and mortality reviews and critical event analyses
  • Implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to report on clinical outputs and child health outcomes
  • Develop and audit clinical record tools in compliance with Office of the Health Standards Requirements (OHSC)

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R1155099 - R1320732 per annum

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Reference No:

MPDoH/Feb/26/1197

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: MPDoH/Feb/26/1197
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

For job applications in South Africa, you can easily access the official Z83 form in two convenient ways: Download Z83 (PDF) for a ready-to-use version, or choose the Editable New Z83 Form to complete online before printing. Both options ensure compliance with government requirements and save time during the application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The application must use the new Z83 form, be fully completed, signed, and significantly, every page must be initialed as per DPSA Circular 3 of 2025. Failure to initial the form will lead to disqualification.
Candidates must demonstrate expert knowledge in Child Health and Maternal programs, specifically IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness), ETAT (Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment), PMTCT, and ESMOE.
Yes. Since this is a Managerial (PN-A9) post at a Senior Management level, applicants must successfully complete the SMS Pre-entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government and provide proof before appointment.
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