Clinic Practitioner - Greenhill - Randburg

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

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

Nice to have

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

Responsibilities

• Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best practice
• Manage the average "feet-per-hour" rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient satisfaction
• Ensure all clinic services are available at the required 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 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 requirements
• 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

Competencies – 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

Benefits

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