Clinical Program Coordinator Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade12 or equivalent/NQF level/. A R425 qualification (i.e., diploma / degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a professional nurse. Current registration with SANC.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing, of which 3 years must be relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment.
• A post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least 1 year accredited by SANC in Occupational Health Safety. Current SANC registration. Basic computer literacy and driver’s license are mandatory. Knowledge of Occupational Health AND safety Act 85 of 1993, COID Act 130 of 1993 including other related legal framework and PRAAD.
• Knowledge and application of policies governing the Public Service including Quality Assurance, PILIR, PRAAD and EHWP Strategic Framework. Be able to work independently.
• Skilled to develop on-going training in OHS principles to all categories of staff good communication, report writing and facilitation skills. Sound organizing, planning, presentation skills. Counselling, decision making, good communication skills.

Duties :

• Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and COID Act 130 of 1993. Conduct workplace hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) in liaison with managers and ensure there are safe operating procedures where necessary.
• Conduct training to all categories of personnel. Perform medical surveillance.
• Maintain all appropriate records and documents relevant to OHS. Participate in Institutions’ and Province’s determined Committees, Task Teams, and Forum for service improvement.
• Facilitate, implementation of National, Provincial legislation regarding OHS protocols and monitoring thereof. Develop and monitor the implementation of education and training programs in field.
• Active participation in Employees wellness program. Assist with waste management. Management of (IOD)injury on duty. Active participation in PILIR committee development and maintenance of OHS structure according to legal requirements. Working closely with IPC and EAP coordinators.