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POST 07/213 : DEPUTY MANAGER NURSING (PN-A8): MATERNAL & NEONATAL HEALTH
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Diploma/Degree in General nursing that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse (2026). A minimum of 09 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing.
At least 04 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience at management level of Advance Midwifery.
Post basic qualifications in Advance Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science.
Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education and Administration will be an advantage.
Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
Ability to plan and organise own work.
Knowledge of MCWH, CARMMA, PMTCT and ESMOE programmes.
Be able to work under pressure.
Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Assist in coordination of the Maternal and Neonatal Health programme in the province and liaise with National Sub-Directorate, Districts and other sectors on issues related to Maternal Health.
Develop strategic plans, policies, and protocols on implementation of Maternal and Neonatal Health programme.
Support districts with the implementation of national and provincial policies.
Render technical support, advice, and capacity building of personnel.
Support the implementation of norms and standard for Maternal and Neonatal health programme.
Manage the programme’s finances and budget, Conduct research on Maternal Health related issues (CARMA, ESMOE, MSSN, HBB, PPIP& MaMMAS programs).
Monitor and evaluate the impact of the programme.
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