Clinical Program Coordinator: Clinical Training and Development x2
Job Details
- Job Title: Clinical Program Coordinator: Clinical Training and Development (PNA5)
- Department: Free State Department of Health
- Centre: Regional Training Centre / Corporate Office
- Positions: 2
- Salary: R571 161 – R654 285 per annum
- Benefits: 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance and Optional Medical Aid, subject to prescribed requirements
- Reference Numbers:
- H/C/23/2026: Corporate Office – Regional Training Centre (1 post)
- H/AC/24/2026: Lejweleputswa District – Regional Training Centre (1 post)
- Enquiries: Me. NP Mdalana – (051) 408 1814
Job Description
The Free State Department of Health is seeking Clinical Program Coordinators: Clinical Training and Development to coordinate and facilitate clinical training programmes at district and provincial level.
The successful candidates will be responsible for developing training plans and strategies, coordinating clinical training, monitoring programme progress, managing training resources and budgets, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves supporting key priority health programmes and ensuring that clinical training initiatives align with departmental strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the implementation of departmental policies and guidelines within the province.
- Develop annual training plans for the district and province in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Develop appropriate clinical training strategies.
- Coordinate and facilitate clinical training according to approved training plans.
- Participate in analysing programme indicator data and assist in developing action plans to address identified needs.
- Monitor training progress and compile quarterly reports.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships within the department and with stakeholders.
- Participate in decision-making regarding clinical training as part of the health team.
- Consult and collaborate with multidisciplinary health teams, organisations and special-interest groups.
- Represent the Regional Training Centre at relevant forums.
- Liaise and coordinate with government and non-government institutions, structures and organisations.
- Attend meetings and maintain regular communication with stakeholders.
- Develop relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Participate in the development of the business plan.
- Identify ways to contain healthcare costs without compromising service standards.
- Motivate for the required training and material resources.
- Manage and control departmental assets.
- Ensure the business plan is aligned with the strategic plan.
- Monitor, project and report on expenditure.
- Ensure proper implementation of the budget and maximise spending in line with strategic objectives.
- Convene regular meetings for planning and implementing clinical training programmes.
- Coordinate the procurement and preparation of training materials.
- Ensure the distribution and allocation of training materials to different districts.
- Liaise with District Programme Coordinators to ensure training logistics are properly arranged.
- Implement appropriate training methods for targeted audiences.
- Support clinical training and development initiatives across the province.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Basic R425 qualification, such as a diploma or degree in Nursing, or an equivalent qualification allowing registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing; OR
- A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
- Appropriate Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education, with a duration of at least one year and accredited by SANC.
Experience
- Minimum 7 years’ appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
Other Requirements
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
- Computer literacy.
- Willingness to travel extensively.
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
- Good understanding of skills development policies.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS management and relevant treatment policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of key priority health programmes.
- Knowledge of clinical programmes, including the WBPHCOT programme.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Good driving and conflict-management skills.
- Ability to coordinate and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.