📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWGauteng Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Assistant Manager Nursing: Epi position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 10 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Assistant Manager Nursing: Epi are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Assistant Manager Nursing: Epi position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Requirements Grade 12/Matric Certificate. Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse. Post basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with SANC in terms of Government notice no R212. Current SANC Registration (2026). A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the Primary Health Care specialty after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the relevant specialty. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at Operational Manager Level.
Duties Coordination and evaluation of Integrated Child Health and Expanded Programme on Immunisation. Analyse performance of Child Health Programmes against set targets. Ensure Implementation of Integrated Child/EPI/IMCI/VTP services at Primary Health Care. Coordinate outreach programmes in the District. Ability to plan and organize own work, time, and that of support teams to ensure proper implementation of the programme. Alert Health care workers and Managers on Surveillance activities. Liaise with Provincial Child Health/EPI /CDC, Surveillance, and (Environmental and Port Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Health Promotion and Nutrition), Facility Managers, hospitals including NICD for tests and results when required. Ensure effective management of data (collect, capture, collate, analyze, and interpret child health and surveillance data). Participate in monitoring impact of vaccination, and disease trends, EPI and vaccine preventable and communicable diseases research as required. Ensure processing of case investigation reports. Evaluate and monitor compliance to National Core Standards.
Closing Date : 28-08-2026
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