📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWKwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Professional Nurse Specialty: Advanced Midwifery REF NO: KDHC 10/2026 position in KwaZulu-Natal. 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 - 14 years • Educational Background: Diploma / Degree in General Nursing or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Professional Nurse Specialty: Advanced Midwifery REF NO: KDHC 10/2026 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 Professional Nurse Specialty: Advanced Midwifery REF NO: KDHC 10/2026 position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 years - 14 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Diploma / Degree in General Nursing • 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 Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing A post basic qualification in advanced midwifery Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing Standard 10 certificate/Grade 12. Diploma / Degree in General Nursing. A post basic qualification in advanced midwifery. A minimum of 14 years of appropriate or recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in a specific field after obtaining a post-basic qualification in advanced midwifery.
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, And Competencies Required:
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to make independent decisions. An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector. Ability to prioritise issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames. High level of accuracy. In-depth knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescriptions, and Legislation. Report Writing Skills, Computer Literacy, Planning, and Organising.
DUTIES Provide comprehensive specialist midwifery care to antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and neonatal patients according to national and provincial guidelines. Provision of quality services through setting of standards, policies and procedures. Reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate. Initiate and lead all obstetric programs i.e. PPP, PMTCT, CARMA MBFHI, ESMOE, etc. Manage obstetric and neonatal emergencies, initiating appropriate treatment and timely referral where necessary. Implement maternal and perinatal quality improvement programmes, including maternal death reviews, perinatal mortality meetings, and clinical audits. Manage human, material and financial resources efficiently. Ensure infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and maintain patient safety standards. Maintain accurate patient records, statistics, and reports in accordance with Department of Health policies. Promote maternal, new-born, and family health education, including breastfeeding support and family planning. Provide a Safe, therapeutic and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff. Ensure availability and proper management of medicines, equipment, and supplies within the maternity unit. Participate in continuous professional development (CPD), research, and implementation of evidence-based practice. Comply with legal, ethical, and professional standards, including the Nursing Act, National Health Act, Batho Pele Principles, Patients' Rights Charter, and other relevant policies. Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
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