Professional Nurse

Eastern Cape, Alice Campus

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**The University of Fort Hare **is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.

**The University of Fort Hare **seeks to appoint a permanent Professional Nurse in the Student Affairs Division (Health Care Center) to be based in Alice Campus

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- **Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Nursing and Psychiatry.**:

- **Certificate in Dispensing.**:

- **HIV Counselling and Testing, NIMART.**:

- **Covid19 vaccination certificate.**

**MINIMUM EXPERIENCE**:

- **5 Years experience in Primary Health Care.**:

- **2 Years experience working with the youth.**:

- **Experience in Covid19 vaccination.**

**Added Advantage**:
**Experience in a health facility within an institution of higher learning.**

**KEY COMPETENCIES**:

- **Good interpersonal skills.**:

- **Good communication skills.**:

- **Problem-solving skills.**:

- **Ability to work independently.**:

- **Report writing skills.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **Assess and treat minor ailments.**:

- **Offer and provide contraceptives to female students and staff.**:

- **Assess and treat sexually transmitted infections.**:

- **Perform stocktaking to identify expired drugs and stock out.**:

- **Ordering medicines from the pharmacy to ensure stock levels are maintained.**:

- **Attend training and workshops to get updated on guidelines.**:

- **Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.**

**Closing date**:
**9 May 2023**

**To apply**: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

- No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.

**Note**:
**_Queries can be directed to Ms. Mandlakazi Kwaza on _**
**_ and 043 704 7190_**

**The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.**

**University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce**

For more information please contact:

- Mandlakazi Kwaza