21 Healthcare jobs in Free State

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience is required.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to achieve results is essential.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations is beneficial.
• Knowledge of special diets is mandatory.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments, from fine dining to restaurant settings.
• Understanding of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong event planning and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Support the implementation of the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Support strategic and day-to-day operational management.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will prioritize candidates based on Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all personal information provided will be securely stored and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPI).

The Main Purpose of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation of food for daily kitchen production in order to provide quality food service.

Education and Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential
• Customer Service experience is essential
• Matric is essential
• Professional Cookery certificate will be an advantage
• Experience in a Hotel environment will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.
• Customer service and communications skills
• Contribute to effective teamwork
• Special Diets
• Ability to work under pressure

Key areas of responsibility:

• Preparation of food for daily kitchen production
• Provide quality food service

The Main Purpose of the job

The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.

Education and Experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Special diets knowledge is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Management Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Exceptional Functions Skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
• Computer literate.
• HSE knowledge

Key areas of responsibility:

• Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist with implementation of the production process.
• Assist with managing food/labour costs.
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
• To develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.

Purpose of the role:

The successful candidate will manage the assigned unit in alignment with the sector's strategy, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing food production processes, delivering high-quality food services to clients, and managing the execution of creative events and functions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services, hospitality, or culinary arts is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in hospital catering is essential.
• Proven experience in competitive and sensitive markets is mandatory.
• Project management experience within the hospitality or catering industry is advantageous.
• Experience with implementing change programs and unit mobilization is beneficial.
• Familiarity with working within brand guidelines to achieve outcomes.
• Experience in costing, budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability in managing successful teams or departments.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the unit in line with sector strategy, contract terms, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of efficient food production processes.
• Deliver exceptional quality service to clients.
• Manage and coordinate the execution of creative functions and events.
• Lead menu planning, standardization, adoption, and costing.
• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to standardized recipes and maintain high food quality.
• Oversee daily bookkeeping, including capturing sales, stock management, and banking.
• Monitor and manage gross profit to meet budget targets.
• Maintain optimal stock levels.
• Ensure the efficient use and functionality of the electronic meal ordering system.
• Oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring records are up to date.
• Lead workforce planning, payroll administration, performance management, and leave management.
• Enhance the customer experience through feedback and data-driven improvements.
• Ensure adherence to client service level agreements to maintain high service standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of the hospital catering environment.
• Knowledge of South African laws and industry regulations.
• Exceptional customer service and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to organize and deliver outstanding events.
• Expertise in budget management and cost-saving initiatives.
• Proficient in drafting and analysing reports.
• Strong profit optimization skills are essential.

Main purpose of the job :
Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for WorkSmart processing in accordance with the set budget, company policies, and procedures.

Education and experience required:

• Matric
• Business Administration qualification (advantageous)
• At least 2 years of bookkeeping experience
• Customer relations experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience working on WorkSmart

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with WorkSmart
• Financial acumen
• Management skills

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently execute daily data capturing using the WorkSmart system
• Perform general admin duties such as typing and filing
• Conduct weekly and monthly stock takes
• Capture stock-take data
• Assist with debtors and creditors management
• Spot check depot stock-takes as required
• Manage cash-ups and banking processes
• Order daily stock items
• Understand and adhere to par levels
• Perform data capturing tasks
• Assist with monthly price adjustments
• Assist with monthly purchasing code updates
• Process claims promptly
• Confirm prices with suppliers

Overview

Our client in the healthcare industry is seeking a Theatre Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the theatre complex in line with critical protocols and the company's strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• Post-basic theatre qualification or diploma
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• 5+ years of relevant theatre experience in a managerial capacity
• A relevant management qualification is an advantage
• Effective clinical leadership skills
• Computer literacy

Job Responsibilities

• Manage stock effectively by reviewing inventory control reports and maintaining stock levels
• Implement formulary changes, product conversions, and improvement initiatives
• Communicate with theatre staff and doctors to ensure formulary compliance
• Restrict supplier access into theatre, ensuring procedures are followed
• Optimize theatre utilization through effective scheduling
• Reduce overtime by updating shift schedules and call lists
• Provide strong leadership and support change initiatives
• Develop staffing plans with the nursing team to recruit qualified staff
• Inspire positive work behavior and provide direction in theatre
• Create learning opportunities aligned with staff career goals and succession planning
• Manage performance through regular reviews and reward top performers
• Ensure accurate processing of employee compensation and benefits
• Maintain sound employee relations and compliance with IR policies
• Promote employee wellness and work-life balance
• Build effective relationships with doctors, addressing their needs promptly
• Ensure quality systems are maintained, focusing on patient safety and ISO compliance
• Participate in clinical, operational, and risk management meetings
• Contribute to budgeting and Capex planning

Key Competencies / Skills

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Diversity engagement
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Orientation towards excellence
• Action-oriented approach
• Relationship building
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing staff

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Purpose of Position: To prepare and analyse specimens and maintain instruments in the Histology laboratory.

Advert Reference: P15875 Technician: Histology.

Job Title: Technician: Histology.

Closing Date: 2025/06/02.

Position Available From: .

Area: Ampath House.

Actual Place Of Work: Ampath House.

Position Type: Full-Time.

Weekly Hours: 40.

Time Conditions: 5 day Work Week (South Africa).

Requirements: Certificate: Medical Technician, HPCSA Registration in Relevant Register and Practice Field.

Required Experience: Experience in pathology laboratory environment, Knowledge: Meditech system, Knowledge of Ampath Safety, Health and Environment management policy.

Key Responsibilities: Clean and maintain laboratory to ensure a safe environment, Maintain good client relations to promote the image of Ampath, Perform general laboratory tasks for effective functioning, Receive and process specimens for efficient flow.

Applicants must have a South African ID or a valid South African work permit. We do not accept faxed or emailed CVs. If not contacted within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

• Provide leadership and vision to the team
• Manage and deliver several large scale, high complexity/non-standard aspect studies across a range of sponsors and Therapeutic areas
• Manage sponsors at both Study and Programme Level
• Manage delivery of areas requiring specific expertise (e.g Process, Finance)
• Ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements and provide technical expertise
• Ensure open communications with customer and Quintiles management to manage and meet contractual obligations
• Provide input for and perform direct negotiations with customer
• Establish strong communications with Data Operations team, functional leads, project managers and all other stake holders
• Support DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Track service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues; work with client data managers, vendors, internal team members for resolution
• Maintain internal tracking databases and systems

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 5 years direct Data Management experience, including 3 or more years as a Clinical Data Management project lead is preferred
• Ability to maintain strong customer relationships

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer on data management deliverables
• Manage multiple large studies or program of studies (possibly global)
• Provide leadership and senior support to DTLs on multiple large global programs of global studies
• Provide project management expertise working with customer data managers, key decision makers, and internal team members to manage continuous process improvements, issue escalation, workload projections, and provide technical expertise
• Lead direct negotiations with customer, e.g., timelines, financial, process, resources
• Meet with Data Operations team members on a regular basis to ensure milestones meet timelines and quality deliverables
• Independently manage DM service delivery with comprehensive DM process and technical expertise in executing projects
• Serve as the escalation point for unresolved data issues
• Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to meet project deliverables
• Create and/or review and sign-off on all data management plan (DMP) documents
• Manage service performance and provide leadership to identify root causes of issues and implement remedial actions
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Provide leadership and expertise in a specific CDM task or technology
• Independently manage SOW/budget
• Independently bring process improvements and solutions to the CDM team/CDM department
• Lead a focus team or global or local best practice team
• Provide review and expert opinion in developing, revising, and maintaining core operating procedures and work instructions

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience and proven competence in managing delivery of multiple global trials through full DM life-cycle (i.e. large trials of at least 1000 patients)
• Demonstrated expert data management skills and advanced knowledge of the data management process (e.g., therapeutic area, extensive knowledge in DM processes, SAE reconciliation, external data vendor reconciliation)
• Previous experience and proven competence in handling complex customer negotiations and bid defense meetings independently
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and/or Physiology
• Knowledge of operating procedures and work instructions and the ability to apply them in practice
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulatory guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical drug development process
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and customers

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational equivalent, in health, clinical, biological or mathematical sciences, or related field
• Around 7 years direct Data Management experience, including 5 or more years as a CDM project lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at