Professional Nurse Grade 1 (PN-A2): General Nursing: Malaria Programme at Mpumalanga Department of Health

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent plus Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice (I.E. Diploma/ Degree in General Nursing) equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse (2025).
• Grade 1: A minimum of 0-10 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Ability to function independently and to prioritize work.

Duties

• Plan and manage malaria onsite malaria testing and treatment activities. Conduct clinical assessment of signs and symptoms of Malaria. Screening and Diagnoses. Notification of all positive cases. Administration of ACT to positive clients.
• Conduct follow-up visits to treat patients. Manage and monitor Human Resources activities within the malaria sector, Conduct Health Education and training within the sector’s localities and facilities. Perform a clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards.
• Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards. Work as part of the malaria multi-disciplinary team to ensure good malaria management.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).  Monitor & manage malaria data within scope of duties. Assist with data quality checks.