Clinical Programme Coordinator Pna5: (Hast)

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring a Clinical Programme Coordinator Pna5: (Hast), based in Bongani Regional Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R571,161 to R654,285 a year. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/C/28/2026 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational direction for the HIV, AIDS, STI’s and TB (HAST) programme in the hospital.
• Implementation of strategies aimed at behavioural change in reducing infections and retention of patients to care.
• Implement HAST programme according to the strategic plans.
• Provide programme technical and clinical support to the health care facilities and stakeholders.
• Implementation of all HAST programs in the hospital and monitoring thereof.
• Management of HAST multidisciplinary team and stakeholder coordination.
• Analyse and manage HIV/AIDS, STI’s and TB (HAST) to strengthen programme implementation.
• Undertake ward rounds and or hospital support visits and audits to ensure programme compliance.
• Lead health and wellness events that seek to influence behavioural change.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate, Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse in General Nursing.
• OR - A 4-year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• At least 7 years of appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse in general nursing.
• Training in HIV/AIDS management, NIMART & wide experience in HIV, AIDS, STI’s and TB programme.
• Current registration with SANC (2026/2027).
• Knowledge and Skills
• Computer literacy and statistics
• Knowledge of the relevant health legislation and policies
• Ability to collect and analyse data
• Leadership in planning, organising, coordination, and communication skills
• Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions
• Research skills to advise hospital management
• Strong ability to build and work as a team member
• Good communication skills and intersectoral collaborations
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Ability to analyse data and quality assessment