Dis-Chem is seeking a Qualified Clinic Sister to join their team in Jakaranda. The primary purpose of this role is to manage and operate a profitable, Primary Health Care Clinic within a pharmacy, operating under the scope of a registered nursing practitioner.
Minimum Requirements: Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
- Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Nursing practitioner must obtain Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) registration
- 2-3 years’ experience practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Advantageous:
- Minimum 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
- Experience with Patient Record Systems (e.g., CKS, Allegra)
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform Clinic Sister duties according to industry regulations and best practices
- Manage the clinic’s “feet-per-hour” rate and set objectives to enhance patient experience
- Ensure all clinic services are available and operational
- Maintain accurate patient records and follow up on communication
- Operate the clinic according to the stated hours in the business plan
- Process claims accurately and timeously per industry requirements
- Maintain clinic stock and equipment in proper working condition
- Ensure sufficient stock levels in the clinic based on business needs
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including patients, store/dispensary managers, colleagues, medical aids, suppliers, and other healthcare professionals
Competencies: Essential:
- Knowledge of community health nursing, primary healthcare, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, and wound care
- Commit to quarterly CPD training and in-service training with Dis-Chem
- Strong written and oral English communication skills
- Understanding of the financial implications of meeting or not meeting monthly targets
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting monthly clinic statistics and commissions
- Emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial flair, trustworthiness, and honesty
- Ability to manage a team and self, be self-directed and self-motivated
- Strong time management skills
Advantageous:
- Bilingual
- Knowledge and understanding of Dis-Chem’s business objectives
- Certifications in Baby Immunization, Family Planning, Primary Healthcare, Breastfeeding, and Disease Management
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Willingness and ability 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 citizenship
- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account