Clinic Practitioner-Dainfern

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Clinic Sister to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic within a pharmacy. This role involves ensuring the clinic operates profitably while adhering to best practices in patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community health nursing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact patient health and community well-being. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister.
• Registered with SANC and must obtain BHF registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic.
• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Community health nursing

Primary health care

Occupational health nursing

Strong command of English

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Time management

Education

Grade 12 – Matric

Tertiary qualification in General Nursing

Degree/Diploma in Midwifery

Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Patient Record System

CKS

Allegra

Job description

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Dainfern. The key purpose of the position is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic that is situated in a pharmacy within the scope of practice of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Nursing practitioner must obtain BHF registration
• 2-3 years’ experience in practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Patient Record System & CKS & Allegra

Job Description:

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best practices.
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient care.
• Ensure all clinic services are available.
• Keep accurate records of patient details, and ensure communication is followed up.
• Ensure that the Clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational plan.
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry standards.
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry standards.
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business needs.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Reps, key role players in the community, and other Healthcare professionals.

Competencies:
Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care and/or occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, wound care.
• Quarterly CPD training; in-service training with Dis-Chem.
• Strong command of English (written and oral).
• Understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets.
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission.
• Emotional intelligence; entrepreneurial flair; trustworthy and honest.
• Ability to manage team and self; be self-direct and self-motivated.
• Time management.

Advantageous:

• Bilingual.
• Knowledge and understanding of the business objectives.
• Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/ Sanofi Pasteur); Family planning (DoH); Primary Health Care Course; Breastfeeding course; Disease management course.

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours.
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• South African citizen.
• Clear credit and criminal records.

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary.
• Medical aid.
• Provident fund.
• Staff account.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.