Sherq Officer

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sherq Officer to ensure compliance with health standards and enhance patient care quality. This role involves developing SHERQ action plans, coordinating training, and maintaining quality accreditations. You will play a crucial part in risk management and patient safety, ensuring that all staff comply with health regulations and have the necessary protective equipment. If you are passionate about healthcare quality and safety, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar environment required.
• SANC registration mandatory for all nursing roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the yearly SHERQ action plan and roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with SANC and Department of Health standards.
• Compile SHERQ reports and manage incident investigations.

Skills

Patient care

Quality management

Risk assessment

Knowledge of nursing scope of practice

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Risk Management Certificate

Current BLS accreditation

Job description

Job title: Sherq Officer

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline: May 10, 2025

Minimum Qualifications And Experience:

• Nursing degree/diploma, Current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration mandatory.
• Risk Management Certificate
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Current BLS accreditation
• Knowledge of scope of practice for nursing in SA
• Patient care
• Quality management

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Develop and co-ordinate the yearly SHERQ action plan and longer term SHERQ roadmap, prepare monthly reports on progress and present feedback at Group forums.
• Coordinate with management and staff on policy review and implementation.
• Support Hospital Manager in the annual review of National Core Standards to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with relevant HR Business Partner in order to initiate and coordinate a training plan and updating information for personnel, audit and DOH requirements.
• Assist in retaining all current quality accreditations and work towards the attainment of new quality accreditations.
• Compile relevant SHERQ reports and progress on all incidents and accident investigations and report back to Hospital Management and Head Office with recommendations and timelines.
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with overall legislation and COID, including investigations and findings within the prescribed standards.
• Formulate and maintain updated guidelines and procedures for prevention, identification and control of infection at hospital level as well as corrective actions such as isolation precautions.
• Develop and maintain updated risk register including actions to mitigate risks whilst maintaining accurate reporting and record keeping of all SHERQ activities.
• Facilitate all forms of risk assessment e.g.: general, manual handling, radiation exposure, fire prevention and acts as final authority where a specialist response is required in relation to risk assessments performed by others on site.
• Monitor absenteeism and staff trends following an incident, and address according to company policies and procedures e.g. needle-stick injuries and exposure to body fluids.
• Ensure that all staff have required personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific jobs.
• Conduct environmental, hygiene and patient safety checks within the ward taking prompt action when required, to meet set clinical quality standards according to agreed policies and procedures.