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Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Birch Acres. 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.

• 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, Outlook

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

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and best practices
• Manage the average feet‑per‑hour rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient satisfaction
• Ensure all clinic services are available at all times
• 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 schedule
• Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry standards
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic are in working condition according to industry standards
• Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business needs
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with patients, Store and Dispensary Manager, colleagues, medical aids, suppliers / reps, key role players in the community, and other healthcare stakeholders

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.