A Step-by-Step Guide to Registering with a Coordinator in South Africa

REF NO: UMZIN/26/2025

CENTRE: Zwari

ENQUIRIES: Mrs S Sibiya

Tel No: (034) 299 9114

SALARY: Grade 1 R497 193 per annum

Other benefits: 13th cheque, medical aid employee must meet prescribed requirements.

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Nursing, registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Current SANC registration as a Professional Nurse (proof to be submitted if shortlisted)
Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience post-registration
Experience in community health programme coordination will be an advantage
Demonstrated management and leadership skills
Strong report writing, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Empathy, counselling, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of financial and human resource management in a public health setting
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines
Understanding of the District Health Plan (DHP), Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS), and Traditional Health Practitioners (THP) frameworks
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other reporting tools

Monitor and evaluate the functionality of OSS and THP structures to ensure alignment with the District Health Plan (DHP) and public health objectives
Contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of interventions aimed at combatting both non-communicable and communicable diseases, including COVID-19
Coordinate COVID-19 vaccination demand creation activities, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and community mobilization
Provide leadership in the Community-Based Model (CBM) Capacity Building Programme, supporting sustainable community health structures
Assist Sub-Districts in organizing and hosting Local Task Team (LTT) and Traditional Health Practitioner (THP) stakeholder meetings
Ensure functionality of war rooms through effective intersectoral collaboration and community involvement
Promote and facilitate the participation of OSS structures and THPs in all national and provincial health calendar events
Act as a liaison between the Department of Health and external community stakeholders to ensure continuous communication and alignment of goals
Submit comprehensive reports on programme activities, impact, and recommendations for improvement