27 Healthcare jobs in Pinetown

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.

PROGRAMME MANAGER : KZN

South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV AIDS and TB (SA SURE PRO) and related projects

The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Programme Manager to manage and provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the SA SURE PRO and related

projects within the Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Unit. The SA SURE PRO project aims to strengthen local capacity for the provision of sustainable HIV- and TB-related care and treatment through community- and facility-based services.

The incumbent will be responsible for oversight of project implementation monitoring of project progress against set deliverables and targets quality assurance and liaison with the

project funder and partners.

All activities will be in line with the organisations goal of contributing to building equitable effective and efficient national health systems in South Africa and the region through the development and maintenance of functional health districts. This is a senior management position and the candidate will contribute to other initiatives within the organisation such as

proposal-writing.

This is a fixed-term contract position renewable based on performance and availability of funds.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide programme management and leadership including the design securing resourcing and implementation of assigned HSS projects and related monitoring and evaluation.

Develop project plans or workplans monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and budgets.

Organise resources to ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects.

Support the HSS Director in the overall management of the Unit including planning and budgeting; business development activities to ensure sustainability of the Unit and the

organisation; and quality assurance of the Units outputs.

Manage relationships with funders and stakeholders; liaise with the National and Provincial Departments of Health and other partners and clients.

Manage Project Managers Technical Advisors and Leads and other project staff.

Support knowledge management within the organisation and ensure collaboration with other HST units.

Represent HST in public fora meetings and conferences.

Contribute to the overall leadership of HST as a senior member of the team.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

A first degree in health public health social sciences or a related field with a Masters degree in public health / administration / management or equivalent.

At least seven years experience in public health and management of complex multistakeholder projects.

At least three years experience in the management of USA-funded projects and solid experience of working in the non-profit environment.

Financial management experience including budgeting and review of financial reports.

Proficiency in project data analysis visualisation and narration. Strong leadership and people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior government officials donor representatives and community leadership.

Knowledge and experience of South Africas health systems and policies public health and health information systems HIV and AIDS TB M&E and the District Health System.

A good understanding and skilful application of quality improvement models and processes

A proactive and professional management style with a commitment to equity and cultural diversity.

Excellent communications writing presentation and facilitation skills and advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Willingness to travel as required and a valid drivers licence.

PLEASE NOTE :

All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please accept that your application has been unsuccessful

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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.
  
  

2023/12/19

Reference Number: RTC-391

To plan, coordinate and offer medical male circumcision.

Required Minimum Education & Experience

• Clinical Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medical Practice
• VMMC Training Course
• At least 1-year experience in a Public Health setting
• Driver's license
• At least 1-year experience in a surgical setting at a Medical Male Circumcision facility.

• Maintain and respond to QA assessments.
• Implement Voluntary Male Circumcision Programme at facility level in accordance with Provincial and South African national guide.
• Ensure Comprehensive package of VMMC services available.
• Management of VMMC related adverse events.
• Participate in research projects relevant to the specific field.
• Liaise with the Outreach Officer and Social Mobilisers to ensure effective recruitment of clients.
• Keep abreast with developments in the field.
• Familiar with legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.

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.

A vacancy exists for a Renal Care Coordinator based at Life Renal Dialysis Chatsworth/Ethekwini, reporting to Quality Auditor . The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating 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.

Function Nursing Facility Chatsworth/ Ethekwini Position Care Coordinator Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Renal Care Coordinator based at Life Renal Dialysis Chatsworth/Ethekwini, reporting to Quality Auditor . The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating 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.

• 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.

• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics as Critical Care Assistants or Emergency Care Practitioners or any other qualification that covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology as foundational courses. Clinical Qualification, minimum requirement a registered healthcare worker with at least 3-5 years’ experience.
• Current SANC/HPCSA registration or appropriate to relevant Medical Qualification registration.
• Knowledge of the clinical Coding and Life Case Management Toolkit an advantage
• Renal knowledge an advantage
• Knowledge of Renal Medical Aid billing processes an advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT/CCSA & ICD coding an advantage
• Knowledge of funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits an advantage
• Knowledge or clear understanding of hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

• MS Office and Hospital Information Systems (iMEDS, 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.

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.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Healthcare Manager, the successful applicant will provide an effective and efficient conduit between the company and the client (employer groups and members) by building employer and member relationships, medical aid reporting, reviews, and training at large employer groups. Responsibilities include resolving employee queries, giving advice on alternative medical insurance options, resolving claims queries, processing applications, providing billing information, and coordinating wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying new business opportunities within the client base, as well as growing the client base through new accounts.

• Onsite visits and induction/ongoing training/presentation to clients.
• Assist clients with the application process.
• Assist clients with queries.
• Arrange and attend Wellness days.
• Ensure CRM data is up to date and accurate.
• Year-end and ad hoc client presentations.
• Present wellness event reports to clients.
• Identifying and providing leads to colleagues in other service lines in the company.
• Keeping up to date with provider amendments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / NQF5 qualification.
• 3 years healthcare specific experience.
• Systems, policy, and financial services industry knowledge.
• FSB registration preference (RE5).
• FAIS/FICA compliant.
• CMS registration.
• Ability to do presentations to clients.
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office – Excel, Word.
• Own car and valid driver's license.

Recommended Requirements:

• NQF5 in Wealth Management.

Competencies:

• Communication skills – verbal and written.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Team-player.
• Ability to work independently.
• Resilience.