Clinic Practitioner - Oudtshoorn

Dis-Chem is looking for a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Oudtshoorn. 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
  • Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
  • Ensure all clinic services are available at the
  • 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
  • Process claims accurately and timeously according to industry
  • Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic is in a working condition according to industry
  • Ensure stock is sufficient in the Clinic according to business
  • 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
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.

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