6 Healthcare jobs in Hillcrest

A vacancy exists for a Renal Care Coordinator based at Life Cosmos Hospital , Mpumalanga reporting to the Patient Services Managers.

The responsibility of the Renal Care Co-ordinator will be to facilitate the enhancement of more holistic disease management for patients by seamlessly integrating currently disjointed aspects of the renal journey. Improving patient care by supporting the Renal Unit Manager and the Multidisciplinary Team on care activities. Position will be responsible for Life Cosmos and Life Midmed.

Function Nursing Facility Life Cosmos Hospital Position Renal Care Coordinator Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Renal Care Coordinator based at Life Cosmos Hospital , Mpumalanga reporting to the Patient Services Managers.

The responsibility of the Renal Care Co-ordinator will be to facilitate the enhancement of more holistic disease management for patients by seamlessly integrating currently disjointed aspects of the renal journey. Improving patient care by supporting the Renal Unit Manager and the Multidisciplinary Team on care activities. Position will be responsible for Life Cosmos and Life Midmed.

Financial Risk Management

• Identifying deviations from the clinical pathway
• Manage the financial risk related to the clinical pathway including clinical pre-assessment, authorisation and re-authorisation (including clinical coding).
• Support the Bill Auditor to close out any funding disputes related to clinical pathway products
• Monitor and report on the cost of the event
• Analyse trends to identify deviations and influence the responsible persons through presentations and discussion.

Clinical Risk management

• Clinical pre-assessment following initial diagnosis.
• Acting as primary point of contact for patient from after initial diagnosis until the patient has sufficient knowledge and resources to self-direct care.
• Supporting the patient and family with education in respect of all care needs as they journey through the Life Healthcare system.

Co-ordination/Facilitation role

• Builds awareness of Life Care Coordinator role with internal & external service providers.
• Receives criteria-based referrals from relevant care providers and responds within 8 working hours.
• Tracks patients referred with a diagnosed health pathway to ensure all diagnostics and follow-up appointments are booked to facilitate patient transition to next step of care program.
• Tracks patients test results to determine what further action is required, liaising with Dr and or members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Provides administrative support and facilitates MDT meetings including preparing patient notes, images etc. and organizing and recording the content of meetings.
• Updates each patient record with outcome of MDT meetings and communicates with relevant healthcare partners as required.
• Takes responsibility for all outcomes identified for Life Care Coordinator at MDT meetings and actions in a timely manner liaising with internal and external healthcare partners.
• Assesses patient needs for support services and suggest referrals.
• Monitoring, coordinating and tracking the care of a patient on clinical care pathways to improve health, treatment or end of life outcomes.
• Assessing the care and services required by the patient and for making the necessary referrals to the multi-disciplinary team/support service partners.
• Post-discharge follow-up and monitoring.
• Completes data reports and patient records in relation to interventions.
• Educates patients by providing information on available care options to empower the patient to make informed decisions and participate in their plan of care/goal setting.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families to navigate the journey through the relevant care pathway.
• Prioritizes own workload and develops systems to improve effectiveness of post.

• Grade 12 - Matric
• Nursing Qualification (SANC), minimum requirement as a Renal registered nurse with at least 3-5 years’ experience or HPCSA registration appropriate to relevant Medical Qualification such as a Renal Technologist and or Clinical Associates.
• Knowledge of hospital patient services and billing processes
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT/CCSA & ICD coding
• Knowledge of funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits
• Knowledge or clear understanding of hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

• MS Office and Hospital Information Systems (Impilo etc.)
• High level of sensitivity and diplomacy
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize
• Verbal & Written communication skills.
• Leading by example
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience, drive & energy
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Able to work autonomously without close supervision.

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

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.

Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor. It is South Africa's second largest Funeral Assurance Group, winner of the Standard Bank KZN - Top Brand award for 2022, providing a centre of excellence and leading provider of dignified burial solutions.

Icebolethu is calling for suitable candidates to apply for the permanent position of Mortuary Supervisor within Icebolethu Burials. The position will be based in various areas. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks supporting Burial Services by overseeing the day-to-day operational activities of employees, ensuring teams’ efficiency and building a positive environment.

1. Grade 12.
2. Diploma/Degree in Management advantageous.

1. 2 Years’ Experience in a Supervisor level.
2. Computer Literacy in MS Office Suite.
3. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

1. Manage all customer requirements as per Service Level Agreements.
2. Attend and resolve all client/customer queries.
3. Coach, guide, and mentor staff.
4. Apply disciplinary measures where necessary.
5. Plan and allocate work to create efficiencies.
6. Maintain the attendance and leave rosters/registers.

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Engineer Technician, based at Life The Crompton Hospital , reporting to the Engineering Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and maintenance of Medical equipment technology and all associated facets within the hospital.

Function Engineering Facility Life The Crompton Hospital Position Clinical Engineer Technician Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Engineer Technician, based at Life The Crompton Hospital , reporting to the Engineering Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and maintenance of Medical equipment technology and all associated facets within the hospital.

Medical Equipment Asset Management and Maintenance

• Establish and maintain an accurate computerised asset management system as per Group Engineering protocols.
• Generate and manage a five and ten year medical equipment replacement plan for all priority 1 and 2 medical equipment for the hospital
• Perform first line repairs, modifications and installations on equipment, utilizing the necessary test equipment, in accordance with the standards and recommendations of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and/or governing agencies
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of equipment in line with Group Engineering and OEM protocols
• Control and management of maintenance conducted by suppliers and acceptance thereof
• Obtain and perform pre-acceptance inspections according to ECRI standards on new, demo and loan equipment
• Drive and manage the equipment commissioning process for new equipment as per Group Engineering protocols

Acquisition of Medical Equipment

• Drive the selection and acquisition of medical equipment technology that is fit for purpose and application, and up-to-date with current developments and best practices in the healthcare field
• Consult with Physicians, Nurses and peers in the field, to evaluate equipment and determine the correct specifications and standards of the required equipment as per the Group Engineering protocols
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors to purchase the most cost effective equipment at the highest quality as per Group Engineering and Procurement protocols
• Be actively involved with the Capex system, understand and manage lease and rental agreements as applied to the hospital
• Responsible for ‘Supply chain management’ of medical equipment for all growth/new projects as per Group Engineering protocols

Administration and Management

• Monitor and report on equipment failure trends and life cycle costs
• Monitor Equipment SLAs at hospital level and ensure outputs are met
• Implementation of all policies and procedures as per Group Engineering protocols
• Active involvement with the budgeting of medical equipment Capex needs
• Active involvement with control of the Clinical Engineering Opex budget
• Establish a multi-disciplinary committee/forum to engage on a regular basis with key stake holders, discuss relevant Clinical engineering outputs, trends identified and follow a collaborative approach to problem solving

Training

• Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff and equipment end-users.
• Attend training and/or conferences in order to keep abreast with latest developments as well as recommendations from the OEM.

Maintain high professional standards

• Ensure professional growth and development through professional affiliations, conferences and available resources, to stay updated within the clinical engineering field

Support National strategic initiatives and contribute to growth

• Participate in Clinical Engineering forums and Projects as determined by Group Engineering
• Evaluate National projects implemented as per Group Engineering protocols

• Diploma in clinical / bio medical engineering or Diploma in electronics
• Two years’ experience in maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment
• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA)
• Experience within, and understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing (negotiation)
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Ethical behaviour

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.

A vacancy exists for a Hospital Manager based at Life The Crompton Hospital, reporting to the Regional Manager, Bhaviksha Maharaj. The incumbent will be responsible for meeting the needs of the internal and external customers through the execution of the LHC and hospital strategic and operational objectives in growth, quality & people by leading, managing and coordinating all hospital activities.

Function Management Facility Life The Crompton Hospital Position Hospital Manager Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Hospital Manager based at Life The Crompton Hospital, reporting to the Regional Manager, Bhaviksha Maharaj. The incumbent will be responsible for meeting the needs of the internal and external customers through the execution of the LHC and hospital strategic and operational objectives in growth, quality & people by leading, managing and coordinating all hospital activities.

Effective management of marketing strategy (including growth) by:

• Developing a marketing strategy for the hospital aligned to LHC business plan and marketing strategy and drive the marketing of the hospital by understanding, identifying and addressing the needs of the target market and local community including understanding competitor strategies

Ensuring the achievement of the hospital’s financial targets by:

• Preparing and monitoring annual budgets with management in order to implement corrective actions as required
• Planning and delivering Capex projects on time and within the specified budget
• Managing revenue, cost of sales, overheads, EBITDA and working capital
• In all of the above identify trends, using root cause analysis, and implement remedial action where necessary through effective use of heads of department and Enabling functions as required
• Ensuring and driving optimal management of business governance to achieve sound business ethics, risk management and control with appropriate transparency and controls

Effective hospital operations management through:

• Driving the optimal functioning of hospital operations, identifying and monitoring gaps and risks and implement corrective action accordingly
• Maintaining quality patient care standards
• Effective relationship management with doctors
• Driving doctor attraction and retention and co-ordinating and participating, where applicable, in the optimal functioning of the Medical Advisory Committee
• Effective quality systems management
• Driving improvement of quality metrics and implementation of LHC standardised complaints management system
• Drive retention of ISO certification and ensure compliance to clinical benchmarking
• Actively lead and market quality in LHC as it relates to staff, doctors and other stakeholders

Ensuring effective people management by:

• Demonstrating visible leadership in respect of LHC values, operating model and strategy
• Actively sponsoring LHC initiatives and projects as it relates to hospital
• Actively lead and manage hospital MANCO and ensure participation from all parties to achieve strategic objectives
• Providing direction and inspiring positive work behaviour in hospital
• Recruit, retain, motivate and develop staff according to LHC people policies and practices

Effective governance and risk management by:

• Ensuring and driving optimal management of business governance to achieve sound business ethics, risk management and control with appropriate transparency and control

• Relevant business or healthcare degree essential (post graduate qualification advantageous)
• Proven leadership and general business management experience (including financial management and business planning processes) within a healthcare environment or services industry
• Knowledge of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role-players including understanding of relevant legislation
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn specialization fields, terminology and medical equipment
• Computer proficiency

• Leading by example
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Motivating and developing people

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.

• Co-ordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZN.
• Communicate and train risk awareness in all staff.
• Manage Contractor H&S requirements.
• Update all legal appointments as required when there are structural or leadership changes.
• Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks.
• Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and Dpt of Labour where relevant.
• Update IOD graph (DIFR) Tracking IOD investigations and follow up on actions arising from investigations.
• Initiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders and updating certificates & licences on file.
• Conduct H&S audits on all departments.
• Track New Machine Risk Assessment turnaround times.
• Arrange annual and return to work Medicals for all employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA process.

To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria:

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

Characteristics:

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