Job Description

Advert reference:

uj_002124

Advert status:

Online

Apply by:

10 October 2025

Position Summary

Industry:

Education & Training

Job category:

Education and Training

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

EE

Level:

Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

"Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the

National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link:

Justice/Criminal/NRSO

The Centre for Student Health and Wellness division in the Registrar's portfolio, with Primary Healthcare (PHC) Service being provided to students. The department is a nurse-managed facility with a medical practitioner attending to patients on a sessional basis. All nurses are PHC trained, with a dispensing license.

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The incumbent will provide comprehensive health and wellness services to students within the university environment. A fully functional PHC service is available on all four campuses, offering the following services: Primary Health Care, HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT), Reproductive Health Care, Travel Health, health promotion, monitoring of chronic medical conditions, provision of medical support to sports events and vaccination programmes to specific students. Interaction with students occurs even outside of the clinic environment with activation programmes and awareness campaigns.

Responsibilities:

The Practitioner II: Primary Health Care Nurse is responsible for the promotion of excellence in the provision of a healthy lifestyle within the Centre for Student Health and Wellness. His/her duties include the following:
Provision of a comprehensive Primary Health Care package to all clients daily. Working closely with the Medical Doctor to provide optimum healthcare. Ensuring good Pharmacy Practice. Management of stock controls for equipment and medical supplies. Providing youth-friendly services daily in the facility. Sustain quality assurance throughout the clinic activities. Providing a caring environment for the patients and clients. Ensuring adherence to proper waste disposal techniques. Ensuring adherence to universal principles of infection control. Managing the performance, training, and supervising a team of administrators and Counsellors who are responsible for day-to-day activities. Ensuring full compliance with all policies and procedures relevant to the health facility consistently. Ensuring staff and processes work effectively in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements. Ensuring compliance of all staff with procurement policies and procedures. Controlling & implementing the departmental operational budget. Provision and supervision of health promotion. Management of the SRH&R services. Provision of HAST services, including NIMART.

Minimum requirements

NQF 7 Diploma/Degree: General Nursing, Community Health, Psychiatric Nursing and Midwifery. Advanced Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care. Dispensing Licence. Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in General Nursing and Primary Health Care Nursing in a Public and/or Private sector. Experience in management of a Primary Health Care unit, including supervision over staff. Extensive experience as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. HIV/AIDS and ART management experience. Health Promotion experience. Reproductive health experience, including the latest developments in Family Planning methods. Good knowledge of legislation related to PHC. Knowledge of Clinical principles in the management of minor ailments. A valid driver's license.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills. Good management skills in a health setting. Good time management skills. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Strong interpersonal relationships, with the ability to relate with all levels of management, staff, and contractors. Analytical thinking. High levels of individual accountability, integrity, and honesty. A Strong commitment to customer service. Flexibility to work within an environment where competing and changing priorities exist, with processes developed quickly to ensure quality outcomes that best meet business needs. Ability to work with other team members to achieve outcomes. Ability to apply sound judgment, interpretative skills, and informed decision-making.

Recommendations:

Good pharmacy practice. Basic counselling skills. Conflict management.

Working Conditions:

Travelling between campuses is included in the departmental activities. Working outside normal working hours may be necessary to implement some of the outreach initiatives.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content:

Sr. Lerato Ramafalo (Manager) on Tel: (011) 559 3837

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits:

Ms. Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3012


Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.


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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.

As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the

National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO)

. The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.