Assistant Manager Nursing: Advocacy- X2
Job Details
- Position: Assistant Manager Nursing: Advocacy (PNA-7) – X2 Posts
- Reference Number: H/A/3/2026
- Department: Public Health – Corporate Office
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Job Type: Permanent (Senior Nursing Management)
- Application Platform: iHealth e-Recruitment
Salary Package
- PNA-7: R693,096 per annum
Includes:
- 13th cheque
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid (optional)
Job Description
This role focuses on health advocacy, public health communication, and strategic health programme implementation. You will support and coordinate awareness campaigns and ensure communities are educated about key health issues such as TB, HIV/AIDS, and other national health priorities.
You will also contribute to health promotion, stakeholder engagement, and service quality improvement across the province.
Key Responsibilities
Health Advocacy & Campaigns
- Develop and implement Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) plans
- Organise public health campaigns such as:
- TB awareness campaigns
- HIV/AIDS campaigns
- World AIDS Day, World TB Day, and other health events
- Conduct community outreach (door-to-door, roadshows, imbizos)
Programme Coordination
- Support and coordinate strategic health programmes (TB, HIV/AIDS, etc.)
- Ensure proper allocation and use of IEC (Information, Education & Communication) materials
- Reinforce health education during disease outbreaks
Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor data quality in health information systems (DHIMS)
- Conduct facility visits to assess service delivery and data accuracy
- Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate communication between health facilities and communities
- Promote patient rights and Batho Pele principles
Quality Improvement
- Develop clinic quality improvement programmes
- Contribute to policies, guidelines, and performance indicators
- Support service excellence initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing (NQF 6/7)
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
- Minimum 8 years nursing experience after registration
- At least 3 years management-level experience (PN-A5 or equivalent)
- Valid driver’s licence
- Current SANC registration (2026/2027)
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and public speaking skills
- Health education and community engagement
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Programme coordination and planning
- Knowledge of:
- TB management
- HIV/AIDS programmes
- Public health systems