Component No. of Posts

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Component No. of Posts, based in Ilembe Health District Office. This is a permanent post, paying R342,420 a year. How to apply: PLEASE FORWARD ALL APPLICATIONS TO: The Director: District Health Office, ILembe Health District Office, Private Bag X 10620 KwaDukuza 4450 OR Hand delivered to: corner of 1 King Shaka Street and Cato Street, King Shaka Centre, KwaDukuza 4450 or EMAIL it to FOR Reference number to quote: ILE01/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the School Health Team
• Conduct health screening of learners
• Conduct health promotion activities and mini-campaigns on HPV screening
• Collect, monitor and verify data
• Identify girls in public and private schools that are eligible for HPV screening
• Develop micro plans for HPV campaigns
• Manage all resources allocated to the team (human, medicines, equipment, etc.)
• Record keeping
• Collaborate with other outreach teams and other stakeholders
• Ensure that parents consent for HPV vaccinations
• Manage adverse events following immunization according to guidelines
• Submit verified data and reports to the Operational Manager Nursing
• Compile reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).

Requirements

• Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate).
• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma or Degree in Nursing Science that allows registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Registration with SANC (2026) as a Registered Nurse.
• Proof of previous and current experience endorsed and stamped by HR.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• The incumbent of this post should have a good understanding of the HPV programme
• Knowledge of immunization programme and adverse events and management thereof
• Knowledge of HPV data collection tools and recording
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Knowledge of data flow
• Knowledge of HPV contraindications
• Interpersonal Relations
• Ability to function as part of the team
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to type and capture data accurately and efficiently