11 Clinical Assistance jobs in South Africa

Role Purpose

To oversee the daily clinical development and supervision of the operational team, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and continuous professional development in line with regulatory board requirements.

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate is essential
• Qualified Registered Counsellor, Social Worker or Psychologist
• Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage for Social Work (Masters)
• 5-7 Years' experience in the counselling industry as a practitioner
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a management/supervisory position
• Clinical and managerial/supervisory experience in an EAP Wellness environment would be an advantage
• Clinical training/facilitation and development experience is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the quality assurance processes and ensure that trends and failures are used to enhance the internal team and external clients' clinical training and insights.
• Development and maintenance of clinical protocols and standard operating procedures to align with the quality management system process.
• Manage the Voice of the Customer and complaints service function, ensuring the highest standards of customer service delivery.
• Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders around clinical decision making, innovative ad hoc requests and clinical insights on client reporting.
• Take ownership of the training, coaching, and clinical supervision functions within the care centre, fostering professional growth and ensuring clinical excellence.
• Lead and support a team of direct reports, driving performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Act as the primary contact for sensitive client referrals, delivering counselling and coaching services with professionalism, empathy and discretion.

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Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Out Patient Department ARI (Clinic A, Clinic C & Secondary Care Hubs)
Band 3 Health Care Support Worker post to be worked flexibly over five days depending on needs of the service

A senior HCSW post has arisen within Ambulatory Care, for the Out Patient Department at ARI. The department is a busy area that covers many specialities such as respiratory, neurosurgery, general surgery, and urology. The post may include travelling to the various outlying Hubs in the Shire when needed and therefore a driving licence and use of a car is essential.

We are looking for a hard working individual who can work well under pressure due to the high volume of work and patients that pass through our clinics on a daily basis.

The department is looking for someone who is forward thinking, organised, acceptable to change, is able to help plan and carry out the day to day running of the clinic with colleagues, as well as someone who is motivated, trustworthy, communicates well with others, and is aware of their own limitations.

Informal enquires to SCN Marie Moreton , ASCN Susan Brittain-Long susan.brittain

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

What will you do?

To form a component of the GEMS: clinical risk management/ fund management support structure. Conduct research and draft documentation and spearhead internal projects related to the work of the clinical risk or fund management teams. Support the Advanced Specialist: Strategic Sourcing with the development of the strategic sourcing strategy through the identification of cost drivers

drivers including gathering of relevant data from various sources.

• Provide effective and valuable input and guidance to the scheme to support the management of clinical risk
• Oversee the specific SPN relationship together with the fund manager and or senior/advanced clinical risk specialist
• The requirement is to ensure that all SPN operations concerns and requirements are communicated to the Fund managers for awareness and assist with actioning where required with internal role-players
• Perform the majority of medicines-related action items and tactical responses arising from the Scheme meetings
• Preparation of slides for various meetings to address medicines related agenda items and strategic inputs
• Presentation of slides at meetings and fielding of questions
• Handling of Scheme queries and tactical responses as they relate to all medicines matters, including but not limited to: Vaccination, MEL and MPL impact analyses, stock-outs and their impact, trend anomalies and expert panels
• Co-ordination and secretariat for Expert Panels
• Development of Medicine proposals
• Development of Medical Device proposals
• Ad-hoc analyses to support proposals
• Ad-hoc medicine requests
• Ad-hoc appliances request
• Participate in various strategic projects

Qualification and Experience:

• Qualified Pharmacist or Clinical Qualification
• 6 - 8 years' experience in managed care, claims, clinical coding and data analysis
• Knowledge of legislation, industry, PMB, NHI

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and application of relevant legislation
• Knowledge and application of processes and procedures
• Product and scheme rule knowledge

Turnaround Time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.

Our Commitment to Transformation

AfroCentric is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.

Should you not hear from us within a month of applying, consider your application unsuccessful.

About Janie:

Janie is a back office workflow provider that offers medical billing, insurance coordination, and scheduling services to medical groups and practices across the United States. We serve a wide range of medical specialties.

We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about patient care and making a meaningful impact on people's lives. Our mission is to recruit and train exceptional individuals worldwide to support US medical patients.

About the Position:

This is your opportunity to transition into the healthcare freelancing world Collaborate with onsite medical staff to manage patient scheduling, confirm appointments, and liaise with insurance providers, all while ensuring an excellent patient experience. We offer competitive pay, RAISES, PTO, incentives, health allowances, and more. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in healthcare

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answer phone calls and address patient inquiries
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Pre-screen calls (triage) and direct patients accordingly
• Work with insurance and medical records
• Assist with various administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Fluent in English
• Great personality
• Customer service mindset
• Experience in Healthcare (US)

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa - we are a global BPO company, partnering with a USA-based client in the Healthcare sector. Our client is transforming the way nurses connect with healthcare facilities by offering an on-demand staffing platform — think "Uber, but for nurses." We help healthcare facilities find qualified nurses to fill shifts quickly and efficiently, while empowering nurses to choose shifts that fit their schedule.

We're looking for a dedicated, tech-savvy Client Support Specialist to join our remote team. You'll be the first line of support when things don't go as planned—helping nurses, facilities, and patients with time-sensitive issues during the off-hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Working Hours: This role requires you to work EST hours, Monday - Sunday (Rotational Shifts), including holidays (mandatory).
• Work Environment: This is a fully remote working role.
• Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
• Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and respond to incoming inquiries from nurses and facilities via call, chat (Intercom), and our app.
• Troubleshoot app issues (e.g., GPS/clock-in problems) and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate last-minute shift changes or emergencies with urgency and professionalism.
• Keep patients informed of any updates that may affect their care.
• Collaborate with a global remote team, sharing responsibilities and stepping in when needed.
• Document issues clearly and thoroughly for seamless handovers.

• Previous experience in customer support, healthcare coordination, or scheduling preferred.
• Strong English communication skills—both written and spoken.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and problem-solve independently.
• Comfortable working EST hours, including weekends and holidays (mandatory).
• Proficient with mobile and web-based applications; quick to learn new tools.
• Self-driven, reliable, and a collaborative team player.

• Experience supporting nurses or working in a healthcare-adjacent role.
• Worked night shifts or irregular hours before.
• Familiarity with Intercom or similar communication platforms.

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Paramedics – Ready for a Career Change? Join the World of Sleep Diagnostics

Are you a paramedic looking for a new direction in healthcare? We're offering a unique opportunity to pivot your clinical experience into the growing field of sleep diagnostics.

We're looking for a reliable, hands-on individual to assist a Clinical Technologist in the provision of hospital and home-based sleep studies in Cape Town and surrounds. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys patient interaction, working independently, and being on the move.

What You'll Do:

· Travel to patients' homes or hospitals to set up diagnostic sleep study equipment

· Collect equipment the following day

· Download and transfer patient data

· Clean, maintain and care for technical equipment

· Assist with basic admin tasks related to sleep study tracking and reporting

· Assist the Clinical Technologist with other tasks pertaining to their practice

What You Need:

· Paramedic experience (current or prior)

· Current registration with HPCSA

· Own reliable transport (essential – petrol card supplied)

· Good bedside manner and attention to detail

· Basic IT skills for data handling

· Comfortable working flexible hours (evenings/early mornings)

Work Hours:

40-hour work week

Flexible scheduling based on patient appointments

Salary:

R18,000 gross per month

If you're ready to swap the sirens for science and support patients in a calmer clinical setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via email to:  and step into a career that combines healthcare, technology, and independence.

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

CLINICAL ASSISTANT: EQUINE MEDICINE (FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT) (1 POST)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Applications are invited for a position as Clinical Assistant (Resident) with effect from 1 January 2026. The post is targeted at a veterinarian who wishes to become a clinical specialist in Equine Medicine by completing an MMedVet degree. Please refer to the relevant yearbook for the programme information at:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• An advanced training programme in Equine Medicine with the view of obtaining the MMedVet (Equine Medicine) degree;
• Didactic teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
• Departmental research and publications;
• Providing a clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service; and
• Community engagement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration with the SAVC or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment; and
• Two years' veterinary clinical experience with a focus on equine practice completed upon commencement of appointment or one-year rotating clinical internship in equine animal medicine and surgery. The CCS year may be considered as a year of clinical experience, provided that evidence, such as a case log, can be provided to this effect.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Commitment to further academic development;
• Subject knowledge: Equine Medicine;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office).
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Conscientiousness and attention to detail;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; and
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Two years' experience in Equine Medicine;
• Teaching experience;
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field of Equine Medicine; and
• Publications in the areas of veterinary science or Equine Medicine and/or related field.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at

In applying for this post, please attach:

• Cover letter indicating that you comply with the above-mentioned requirements;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC registration; and
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 2 October 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms MB Nyathela: (HR)

Job content enquiries: Dr Y Smit )

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information, including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, and current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.

Division: 3300

Reference No: 6070

Location:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Disability (EE targeted role): No

T.A.S.K Grade: 06

Job Posting Salary: R244,732.00

Job Posting End Date: 24 Oct 2025

The Road Accident Fund's mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote safe use of our roads.
NB: This is a Three (3) Years Fixed-Term Contract position
Purpose of the Job:
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative day-to-day support to the Medical Management Department.

Key Performance Areas
Compliance Administration

• Maintain up-to-date written documentation related to the departments business activities.
• Ensure compliance to the policies and process standards.
• Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals to ensure adherence to sound internal control.

Office Coordination

• Assist in making follow-ups on outstanding matters.
• Ensure all requests are handled and responded to within set timelines.
• Assist in ensuring the availability of stationery within the department.
• Validate and verify information and documents submitted for accurate capturing and further handling.
• Ensure the systems/registers used are kept up to date.
• Check for duplicate documents, requests and queries and report on them.
• Allocate reference numbers and accurately capture related documents on different systems.
• Allocation of matters to responsible team members.
• Draft and send out letters to all stakeholders as required.

Meeting Support

• Arranging meetings on behalf of the department.
• Assist with taking and distributing minutes in accordance to set governance standards.
• Create and maintain a register to track matters outstanding.
• Maintain a follow-up plan on meeting resolutions and matters outstanding.
• Ensure confirmation of meetings and management of team diaries.
• Schedule appointments with internal and external stakeholders as and when required.

Document and Records Management

• Administer the records management and filling processes in line with the RAF filling plan
• Ensure that the filing system is always up-to-date and functional.
• Retrieval of information at all times as requested in the office.
• Ensure confidentiality of all documents under control and that documentation reaches the intended recipients.
• Acknowledge the receipt of documentation, apply a file number allocation, record data onto the computer system and file appropriately.

Qualifications

• Matric or Grade 12 certificate.

Experience

• Relevant 1 years' experience in Administrative or similar environment.

Competencies

• Behavioural

• Planning, Organising and Coordinating

• Personal Mastery
• Emotional wisdom and Decision Making
• Ethics and Values

• Client Service Orientation

• Technical

• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Good administrative skills.
• Ability to access required information.
• Writing skills.
• Basic understanding of SCM processes.
• Basic financial acumen.

NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs."
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
It is the applicants' responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

CLINICAL ASSISTANT: SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE (FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT) (1 POST)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Applications are invited for a position as Clinical Assistant (Resident) with effect from 1 January 2026. The post is targeted at a veterinarian who wishes to become a clinical specialist in Small Animal Medicine by completing a MMedVet-degree. Please refer to the relevant yearbook for the programme information at:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• An advanced training programme in Small animal Medicine with the view of obtaining the MMedVet (Small animal Medicine) degree;
• Didactic teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
• Departmental research and publications;
• Providing a clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service; and
• Community engagement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration with the SAVC or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment; and
• Two years' veterinary clinical experience with focus on Small animal practice completed upon commencement of appointment or one-year rotating clinical internship in Small animal medicine and surgery. The CCS year may be considered as a year of clinical experience, provided that evidence, such as a case log, can be provided to this effect.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Commitment to further academic development;
• Subject knowledge: Small Animal Medicine;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office).
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Conscientiousness and attention to detail;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; and
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Two years' experience in Small Animal Medicine;
• Teaching experience;
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field of Small Animal Medicine; and
• Publications in the areas of veterinary science or Small animal Medicine and/or related field.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• Cover letter indicating that you comply with the above-mentioned requirements;
• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC registration; and
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 2 October 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms MB Nyathela: (HR)

Job content enquiries: Prof J Schoeman )

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.