KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Bursary South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, a department of the government of South Africa, is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive and sustainable health system at all levels through the District Health System, and to ensure that all its residents have access to health care.

The departments 5 goals are to improve the quality of health care; reduce the burden of disease; strengthen the effectiveness of the health system; provide universal health coverage and to strengthen human resources for health.
 

ABOUT THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for Nursing studies, within the specialist fields listed below, to candidates employed as Professional Nurses in KZN:

  • Adult Critical Care Nursing
  • Child Nursing
  • Emergency Care Nursing
  • Forensic Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing (Psychiatry)
  • Midwifery (Speciality)
  • Nephrology Nursing
  • Oncology and Palliative Nursing
  • Perioperative Nursing (Theatre)
  • Primary Care Nursing

Through the bursary programme, the department aims to train Nurses within the specialities as listed above, in a fair and equitable manner. The department hopes to allow students to complete their Postgraduate Diploma studies in these specialities, to further their skills and provide excellent health services to patients.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE KZN HEALTH BURSARY PROGRAMME – SERVICE CONTRACT

Candidates will be required to sign a contract with the KZN department of health, which binds them to working within the department for a minimum of 1 year after completing the qualification.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the KZN Department of Health Bursary.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KZN HEALTH BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be permanently employed as a Professional Nursing by the KZN Department of Health with probation confirmed
  • You must have completed either of the following qualifications:
    • Bachelors degree in Nursing (R174) and/ or a Diploma in Nursing: General Nurses (R171) with an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (R1497)
    • 2 year Diploma (Bridging Course) leading to registration as General or Psychiatric Nurse offered under Regulation 683 of 14 April 1989 as amended, followed by a 1 year Diploma in Midwifery offered under Regulation 254 of 14 February 1975 as amended
    • 4 year Diploma in Nursing (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwifery offered under Regulation 425 of 22 February 1985 as amended
    • 4 year Bachelors degree offered under Regulation R425 of 22 February 1985 as amended
  • You must be currently registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife or a General Nurse with a Midwifery qualification
  • You must have a minimum of 2 years verifiable current clinical experience in the Specialty for which you are applying
  • You must intend on studying full-time within one of the Nursing specialties listed above, in 2024
  • You must intend on studying for a minimum of 1 year
  • You must intend on studying at a higher education institution/ college of Nursing in South Africa, that offers the specialty

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY

Download and complete the KZN Department of Health Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the KZN Department of Health Bursary.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate (certified copy)
  • Nursing certificate (certified copy)
  • Proof of SANC registration

 

Applications must be delivered to:
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Head Office
Natalia 330 Langalibalele (Longmarket) Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BURSARY

24 November 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health directly:
Contact person: Mrs YL Ndlela
Tel: 033 395 2929
 

Please do NOT contact the KZN Department of Health if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2023.

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