Professional Nurse (25 hours per week) (post level 9) (Job ID: 6570

Professional Nurse (25 hours per week) (post level
9) (Job ) - (2245)

Professional Nurse (25 hours per week) (post level
9) (Job )

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State ->
Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture ->
Health and Wellness Centre

Contract Type

Permanent

Occupational Level

Junior Management

Location

Closing Date

26/8/2026

Description

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform professional clinical duties at the Primary Health Clinic.
• Provide HIV testing and counselling.
• Perform other relevant duties as required by the line manager.
• Capture clinical notes on the electronic medical system.
• Quality Control of the clinic.
• Ordering and stock control of medication and equipment for the clinic.
• Handle emergencies on campus.
• Assist with first aid services at sports events on campus where necessary.
• Arrange and assist with awareness campaigns regarding health and HIV on campus.
• Implementation of prevention programs and initiatives.
• Present information sessions to the campus community.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players.
• Assist on Bloemfontein Campus with clinical duties where necessary.
• Travel independently between Bloemfontein and South Campus.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in general nursing, psychiatric, midwifery and community nursing) (attach a copy).
• Post basic diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare (attach a copy).
• Valid dispensing certificate (attach a copy).
• Certificate in HIV testing and counselling (attach a copy).
• Completed the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course (attach a copy).
• Knowledge of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
• Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in a primary health care clinic environment.
• A valid driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Own transport
• Dispensing license (attach a copy)
• Previous working experience with young adults/students

Required competencies:

• Results orientated:
  • The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and adapt to evolving situations.
  • The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Strategic thinking:
  • The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
  • The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• Business acumen:
  • The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  • Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
  • The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
  • The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• Building coalitions:
  • The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
  • The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.

Closing date: 26 August 2026.

Salary: The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

• pension scheme
• medical aid scheme
• group life insurance
• housing allowance
• leave and sick leave
• service bonus and study benefits

Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact  or email Sejanamane

P.za or Recruit.za . Additionally, kindly contact /2876 for assistance.

General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: ufs-employment-equity-.pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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