Clinical Programme Co-ordinator Grade 1 (PN-A5): Mental Health & Substance Abuse

About

Coordinate and manage the mental health and substance-abuse programme at sub-district level. Requires Grade 12, an SANC-accredited nursing qualification allowing professional-nurse registration in psychiatry, seven years’ mental-health experience, a valid driver’s licence and computer literacy. Salary: R571 161 - R654 285 per annum. Reference: MPDOH/NOV/26/1666. Duty station: Mkhondo Sub-district (Gert Sibande District).

How to apply

Apply online through the Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za. Submit a completed and signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae separately for every post, clearly stating the full post description and relevant Post Reference Number.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage mental health and substance abuse programme at the sub-district level.
• Ensure the implementation of the mental health care act (Act no 17 2002), national mental health policy framework and strategic plan 2023-2030 and Health sector drug master plan at the sub-district level.
• Provide support visits in health facilities that provides 72-hrs assessment.
• Assist in the management of state patients on leaves of absence and conditional discharge and mental health care users in chronical care facilities.
• Conduct home visit to support families and help to prevent relapse and treatment defaults.
• Facilitates in the establishment of community based mental health services.
• Ensure community involvement and participation in forming support group and working with stakeholders.
• Advocacy for mental health promotion and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse: competencies: plan and organise own work and support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Do awareness campaign on mental health and substance abuse?
• Assist in preparation of strategic plans and operational plans for the programme, liaise with other department and ability to work with NGOs.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in Terms of Government Notice 425, (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in Psychiatry.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of appropriate/recognizable experience in Mental Health Environment after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing (2026).
• A Diploma / Degree in Nursing Administration and Management will be an added advantage.
• Good leadership and coordination qualities. Good interpersonal communication skills. Good organizing and planning skills. Report writing skills, ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver’s licence and computer literacy.