Nurse : Occupational Health And Wellness Competitive

Afrocentric Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Health Manager responsible for overseeing clinic operations, patient management, and compliance in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background with a diploma or degree in Nursing Science and experience in onsite clinic management. This role offers a competitive package and encompasses various responsibilities ranging from patient care to operational strategy.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Health and social care benefits

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in hospitals and onsite clinics required.
• Membership with South African Nursing Council (SANC) is mandatory.
• Registered Nurses and Midwives qualifications necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of clinic sites and patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and risk management.
• Provide patient counseling and manage chronic conditions.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Negotiation

Technical Expertise

Business Writing

Numerical Ability

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing Science

Additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Responsible for the day-to-day running of the different clinic sites.

Responsibilities include ordering stock, counselling, managing chronic conditions, minor ailments, referrals, fitness for work assessments, and injury on duty management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Client Service Delivery and Quality: Follow procedures, cooperate with peers and leaders to ensure optimal service delivery.
2. Compliance and Risk Management: Maintain legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance; adhere to operational risk and governance frameworks; contribute to cost savings.
3. Operating Model: Collaborate with team members to meet delivery objectives, resolve performance issues, and support operational targets.
4. Client Support: Provide telephonic and written counselling, education, and support to high-risk or long-term illness clients to reduce hospital admissions.
5. Administration: Complete case documentation accurately and timely; handle medical and claim-related fund queries.
6. High-Risk Patient Management: Identify and refer high-risk patients to appropriate professionals.
7. Operational Strategy: Stay updated on operational changes; implement continuous improvement practices.
8. Leadership & Development: Deliver performance within human capital policies; engage in coaching, mentoring, and diversity initiatives.
9. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships, manage complaints, and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
10. Position-Specific Tasks: Manage Occupational Health and Wellness programs, monitor employee health, facilitate health initiatives, and provide reports.
11. Medical and Health Assessments: Conduct fitness evaluations, manage injuries and emergencies, monitor chronic diseases, and oversee immunization campaigns.
12. Administrative and Operational Management: Execute stock control, manage service level agreements, and ensure effective budgeting and administration.
13. Occupational Health Responsibilities: Conduct surveillance, implement health programs, and investigate occupational incidents and diseases.

Competency Requirements:

• Ownership: Make critical decisions aligning with AfroCentric and customer interests.
• Entrepreneurship: Innovate to improve customer experience.
• Collaboration: Share knowledge and build networks.
• Knowledge: Understand relevant legislation, financial/risk assessment, scheme rules, and clinical principles.
• Skills: Business writing, technical expertise, accuracy, negotiation, communication, problem-solving, numerical ability.

Experience & Qualifications:

3-4 years in hospitals and onsite clinics.

Diploma or Degree in Nursing Science with additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing and licensing.

Membership: South African Nursing Council (SANC), Registered Nurses and Midwives.

Package & Remuneration:

Competitive package including medical, health, and social care benefits in the pharmaceutical sector.