34 Healthcare jobs in Durban North

Job Title: Optometrist

Location:

Natal, Durban, Overport

to service the muslim community in Overport

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Primary Industry

Health, Medical and related

Salary

Market related

Job Duties

• Conduct eye examinations to evaluate and diagnose vision problems.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids as needed.
• Detect and diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to patients undergoing eye surgeries.
• Educate patients on proper eye care and the use of corrective lenses.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Optometry or related field.
• Valid registration with the General Optical Council.
• Proven experience working as an Optometrist.
  
  

• Strong understanding of eye anatomy and common eye conditions.
• Excellent clinical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient in using diagnostic equipment.
  
  

• Master's degree in Optometry or related field.
• Specialist certification in a specific area of optometry.
  
  

Join to apply for the Clinical Facilitator - Clinical Associate role at JDJ Diagnostics .

Role Summary

JDJ Diagnostic Laboratory is seeking a qualified and passionate Clinical Associate to support clinical integration and patient care within our diagnostic services. The practitioner will enhance the continuum of care by liaising between patient management and laboratory diagnostics, in strict alignment with ISO 15189:2022 standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews, basic physical assessments, and documentation for lab-related procedures.
• Collaborate with lab personnel on diagnostic interpretation and clinical escalation.
• Ensure specimen integrity through accurate patient identification and proper collection protocols.
• Provide patient education and post-diagnostic counselling.
• Assist in incident reporting and corrective action tracking under Quality Management Systems.
• Participate in internal audits, SOP reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP).
• Registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• 13 years clinical experience preferred (laboratory exposure advantageous).
• Proficiency in documenting clinical and diagnostic information to ISO 15189:2022 standards.

Competencies

Skill Area

Required Proficiency

• Clinical Decision-Making: High
• Communication: Excellent verbal & written
• Quality Systems Knowledge: ISO 15189:2022 familiarity
• Teamwork: Collaborative & multidisciplinary
• Ethics & Confidentiality: Strong commitment

Development Opportunities

• Internal mentoring by laboratory and clinical leads.
• Access to structured CPD programs and ISO-focused workshops.
• Eligibility to contribute to clinical audits, research, and policy updates.

Application Instructions

Submit your comprehensive CV, qualifications, HPCSA registration, and a cover letter to:

Function: Finance / Administration Facility Position - Rehab Admissions Consultant

Introduction:

Are you a confident, highly motivated, lateral thinker looking to stretch yourself professionally? A challenging position for a permanent Rehab Admissions Consultant exists at Life Entabeni Rehabilitation Unit - KZN. Reporting to the Rehabilitation Practice Manager, the Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant will engage with internal and external stakeholders to create awareness, market the unit, assess and arrange patient admissions, manage cases, liaise with funders, and more. Life Rehabilitation at Entabeni Hospital is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare.

Critical Outputs:

• Travel to conduct patient assessments at hospitals or home and coordinate rehab admissions for all patient referrals.
• Liaise with funders to obtain authorization for admissions and ongoing case management during patient stays.
• Communicate effectively with the rehab team, funders, referring colleagues, patients, and their families during the patient's stay.
• Manage financial accounts and credit risk of the Rehab unit.
• Build positive relationships with referring doctors, nursing staff, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Promote growth of new business and participate in implementing new products.
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy for rehabilitation tailored to the catchment area, referral base, and funders.
• Coordinate CPD events, special events, and celebratory days.
• Manage internal and external communication.
• Maintain a referral and stakeholder database.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist.
• Current registration with HPCSA or SANC.
• Valid driver’s license and own car for travel are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of accounts management.
• Hospital case management experience is advantageous.
• ICD10 Coding / CPT training is advantageous.
• Clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery, or rehabilitation is advantageous.
• Ability to liaise and build good working relationships, especially with referring specialists and hospitals.
• Knowledge of the hospital industry, case management, Managed Care Organizations, Medical Aids, and funders is essential.

Competencies:

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
• Influencing skills.
• Drive & energy.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organizational awareness.
• Ethical behavior.
• Excellence orientation.
• Leading by example (especially for managers).
• Motivating and developing people (especially for managers).

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To help diagnose, monitor, and treat heart conditions by doing special procedures. They work alongside

cardiologists and other medical staff, providing important technical support and aiding in patient care.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Independent functioning in all categories.

Echocardiography (perform, analysis, interpret) and TEEs.

ECGs (Stress tests, Routine).

Pacemakers (implantation and follow-up).

BP Holters, heart catheterization and IVUS, intra-aortic balloon pumping, tilt tests.

Preparation and calibration of equipment.

Preparation and instruction of patients.

Calculation of test data and preparation of reports for/and interpretations.

Performance of quality control procedures.

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma or equivalent relevant qualification

Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist Cardiology.

Minimum Of 2 Years Appropriate Experience In The Cardiology

profession after registration with HPCSA.

In addition, a minimum of 2 years experience as a Clinical

Technologist.

The ideal person will have willingness to assume job ownership,

work independently and apply principles of continuous

improvement.

Computer literacy MS Word & Excel.

NB:Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

POPIA CLAUSE HR ADVERTS

Your information is collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal

Information Act No 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

By applying to this advert, you consent to JMH (Pty) Ltd collecting and processing your

personal information for the purpose of determining your eligibility for the advertised

position.

If unsuccessful, your personal information is securely destroyed and is not retained by the

company.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated group in line with the

Employment Equity Act.

• Tertiary qualification in Dietetics
• At least 2 years relevant experience
• Previous Dietetics experience within a hospital environment is advantageous
• Experience in hygiene control
• Experience in menu analysis
• Experience in therapeutic diets
• Computer literate (MS Office)
  
  

• Good knowledge of catering practices within a hospital environment
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Good presentation skills
• Problem solving
• Multi-lingual, advantageous
• Ability to conduct on the job training with staff
• Professionalism
• Reliable, dependable
• Creative Flair
• Excellent customer services skills
  
  

• Monitor and manage hygiene control, menu analysis and therapeutic diets
• Monitor, uphold and manage hygiene standards at all times
• Advise Catering Team on nutritional principles
• Advise team with regards menu planning
• Advise team with regards dietary plans and diet modifications
• Advise team with regards food selection, food preparation and food quality
• Consult with Clinical Dieticians and Medical team to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients
• Ensure dietary norms are met
  
  

To manage our H&S processes, thus ensuring KZN complies with the applicable laws, regulations, international standards, and customer expectations.

To provide relevant statistics and reports weekly, monthly, and for formal reviews.

1. Coordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZN.
2. Communicate and train staff on risk awareness.
3. Manage Contractor H&S requirements.
4. Update all legal appointments as required when structural or leadership changes occur.
5. Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks.
6. Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and the Department of Labour where relevant.
7. Update IOD graph (DIFR), track IOD investigations, and follow up on actions arising from investigations.
8. Initiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders, and update certificates & licenses on file.
9. Conduct H&S audits across all departments.
10. Track turnaround times for New Machine Risk Assessments.
11. Arrange annual and return-to-work Medicals for employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA process.

• Min N3 Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical qualification.
• A SHE (Health and Safety) management qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Safety Officer.
• Strong technical background.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting skills.

• Energetic
• Highly organized
• Knowledgeable and passionate about the OSH Act and other SHE legislation

Discovery Health

Clinical Consultant

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Hospital At Home

Discovery Health’s Hospital at Home offering, which gives medical aid members access to a range of benefits, delivered through their personalized care team, in the comfort of their own homes. This provides a seamless healthcare experience for patients, integrating world-class telehealth capabilities, digital tools, and sophisticated remote monitoring devices to enable real-time and continuous tracking of clinical progress and efficient delivery of care at hospital standards, with superior clinical outcomes.

As part of our strategic expansion plans for 2025, we are proactively seeking to recruit highly skilled nurses to ensure we have the right talent in place to support our growth and maintain the highest standards of care.

Key purpose

To act as a self-directed practitioner who provides and evaluates the highest standard of evidence-based care to patients within their own home, founded on agreed management care plans and protocols.

The role will require you to deliver a range of assessments and interventions to patients in their own home to ensure timely treatment and facilitate early discharge and admission avoidance. Skills required for the role includes, cannulation, IV antibiotics, IV fluids, IV medications, urinary catheterisation, palliative care and wound care (a training programme can be offered to establish this skill set). The role will also ensure timeous, robust delivery of client onboarding end-to-end. Ensuring effective communication of client needs between key stakeholders to ensure delivery of safe and quality care.

Key Outputs

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:

• Act as an autonomous practitioner and perform holistic and patient centered assessments within the patients’ own home, formulating a shared management plan with the patient.
• Ensure effective and concise communication with medical teams regarding assessments.
• Provide high quality care to patients including the ability to provide interventions such as intravenous therapies, nebulizers, and management of syringe drivers.
• Recognize emergency clinical situations such as anaphylaxis, cardiac and respiratory deterioration, to act appropriately knowing when to seek assistance.
• Liaise with patients, carers, and colleagues to assess the safety of a patient’s home environment, acting quickly to protect patients and staff from potential risk.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to meet the patient’s additional needs (e.g., therapy services, social care teams or acute service.
• Provide effective and concise communication with team members to ensure safe handovers and continuity of care.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient and service records, sharing information as appropriate and in line with POPIA.
• Onboarding of hospital at home patients.
• Setting up and removal of remote monitoring devices and troubleshooting.
• Ensuring all devices are maintained and in good working order.
• Building relationship with device vendor to manage and co-ordinate any device issues.
• To ensure that appropriate, consistent, and realistic information is provided to patients and families. To provide sensitive and complex information to relatives and patients. Provide education to member and family on programme and devices.
• Facilitating medication collection and stat treatments for patients admitted into hospital at home.
• Ability to adapt easily to changing circumstances as the job functions constantly change depending on business requirements.
• Effective decision-making capabilities, identifying clinical risks through the application of clinical knowledge and protocols, legislation, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), service level agreements (SLA’s) and the client’s benefit structure.
• Providing on call and after-hours support to doctors, oversight panel and members admitted.
• Work as part of a team and provide support in the development of team members and the service as a whole.
  
  

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent client communication skills
• Must be a strong collaborator, team player and individual contributor.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment while balancing multiple priorities.
• Able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable and effective workplace.
• High level of attention to detail, resilience, enthusiasm, energy and drive.
• Positive, can-do attitude focused on continuous improvement.
• Able to work under pressure and commitment to consistent high-quality delivery.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing.
• Must be registered with SANC and practicing.
• 3+ years of experience in the community or emergency (casualty)/urgent care setting as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office and are fully computer literate.
• Valid Basic Life Support certification.
• Registered with SANC or HPCSA.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
• Own transport to use to drive from patient to patient.
• Valid driver’s license.
  
  

• Specialty in inserting of IV drip, Wound Care and Pain Management.
• Experience in care provision.
• Experience as a Home-Based Care Nurse.
• Exposure to all therapeutic disciplines.
  
  

Are you confident and highly motivated, lateral thinker looking to stretch yourself professionally? A challenging position for permanent Rehab Admissions Consultants exists at life Entabeni Rehabilitation unit - KZN. Reporting to the Rehabilitation Practice Manager , the Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant will be expected to engage with all internal and external stakeholders to create awareness, market the unit, assess and arrange admission of patients to the unit, case management and liaison with funders and more. Life Rehabilitation at Entabeni Hospital is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare.

Function Finance/Administration Facility Life Entabeni Hospital Position Rehab Admissions Consultant Introduction

Are you confident and highly motivated, lateral thinker looking to stretch yourself professionally? A challenging position for permanent Rehab Admissions Consultants exists at life Entabeni Rehabilitation unit - KZN. Reporting to the Rehabilitation Practice Manager , the Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant will be expected to engage with all internal and external stakeholders to create awareness, market the unit, assess and arrange admission of patients to the unit, case management and liaison with funders and more. Life Rehabilitation at Entabeni Hospital is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare.

• Travel and conduct patient assessments at acute hospital or home and coordinate rehab admission for all for patient referrals
• Liaise with funders to obtain authorization for admissions and ongoing case management during patient stay.
• Communicate effectively with the rehab team, funders and referring colleagues, patients and their families during the patients stay at the rehabilitation unit.
• Financial management of Rehab unit accounts and credit risk
• Build positive relationships with referring doctors, nursing staff and funders and other
• Promote and growth of new business and participate in the implementation of new products
• Develop a marketing strategy for rehabilitation applicable to the catchment area, referral base and funders.
• Implement the marketing strategy to promote and maintain a strategic relationship with all key internal and external stake holders
• Coordinate CPD events and special events and celebratory days
• Coordinate internal and external communication
• Maintain a referral and stakeholder database

• Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
• Current registration with HPCSA or SANC
• Valid Driver’s license and own car for travel is very essential
• Excellent organizational skills are essential
• Computer Literacy is very essential
• Knowledge of accounts management is very essential
• Experience in hospital Case Management would be an advantage
• ICD10 Coding /CPT trained would be an advantage
• Clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery or rehabilitation would be an advantage
• Ability to liaise and build good working relationships (especially with referring specialists and hospitals)
• Knowledge of the hospital industry and experience with Case management, Managed Care Organization, Medical Aids and other funders very essential

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Ethical behavior
• Excellence orientation
• Leading by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Purpose of the position

To provide strong strategic, professional and managerial leadership for all aspects of health service operations at the relevant Hospital.

Implementing the operations strategy, monitoring and managing operational performance, and overseeing the delivery of effective facilities management at the Hospital.

Authority and accountability for the safe and effective delivery and performance of day-to-day clinical services and departments at the Hospital.

Key performance areas

• Assist with the development and implementation of the strategic operational plan of the Hospital, in line with the overarching JMH Group strategy.
• Support the Hospital in all its objectives and fully participate as a member of the management team, taking collective responsibility for the corporate governance of the Hospital.
• Develop and maintain key working relationships with the Group General Manager, CFO, members of the JMH Group Executive as well as external relationships and networks with health service providers external to the JMH Group to ensure an integrated and seamless patient experience for recipients of scheduled and unscheduled care at the Hospital.
• Ensure that relevant management systems are in place, to anticipate and manage opportunities and problems in service delivery.
• Ensure that clinical support services in the Hospital meet all needs and are fully fit for purpose at all times.
• Work effectively and co-operatively with current and new customers to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Investigate specialist doctor openings at the hospital and source new specialist doctors as and when required.
• Develop a hospital strategy for business growth, specific to new doctors and specialists.
• Investigate the economic conditions surrounding business activity such as industry trends and competition, including but not limited to legislative and regulatory aspects in the Healthcare sector.
• Identify marketing opportunities by identifying customer requirements; defining market, competitor's share and competitor's strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business and establishing targeted market share.
• Understand brand strategies and develop and execute targeted initiatives to build brand loyalty and to showcase the JMH Group value proposition.
• Apply a forecasting and operational budget preparation and management thereof.
• Assess relative cost benefits of direct provision or purchase of services for the Hospital.
• Understand and promote the role of sound financial management and its impact on organisational effectiveness.
• Liaise with the HR Department about transformation and strategically lead through a culture of inclusivity.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
• Work closely with the Group General Manager and JMH Group Heads, to organise and assure implementation of all JMH Group policies, procedures and requirements pertinent to services within the Hospital.
• Working within the JMH Group procedure and guidelines and HODs to provision hard and soft facility management services to provide high standards of service and environment for patients and service users.
• Ensure the efficiency of all capital projects, paying attention to consistency and compliance with all statutory and mandatory requirements and integration with overall service and strategic objectives
• Work closely with the Group General Manager and JMH Group Heads, to organise and assure implementation of all JMH Group policies, procedures and requirements pertinent to services within the Hospital.
• Reviews and evaluates existing Hospital/nursing policies, procedures and work methods by means of periodic and special studies directs the installation of approved work methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Consults and collaborates with physicians, clinical departments, service lines in establishing policies/standards/procedures and quality outcomes for patient care.
• To demonstrate true leadership by setting and encouraging high standards of care and personal conduct from all staff at the Hospital.
• In collaboration with the HR Department support and encourage Hospital staff in their personal development using appraisal and supervision, this will include setting objectives, appraising performance and identifying training and development needs.
• Liaise with the HR Department about transformation and strategically lead through a culture of inclusivity.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
  
  
  

• Minimum of 8- 10 years experience in the Healthcare sector.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive leadership experience as a senior Manager within a Healthcare environment.
• Minimum diploma or degree (at least NQF Level 7 or equivalent) preferably in business or health services management/ relevant to health service sector.
• Relevant post-graduate qualification/ MBA preferable in relevant field preferred.
• Experience of clinical and/or corporate governance.
• Experience in project management
• Facilities management
• Financial management