Job Description:
DisChem is seeking a dedicated Clinic Practitioner to join our team in Ballito. The role involves managing and operating a successful Primary Health Care Clinic within a pharmacy, with a focus on employee relations and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Tertiary qualification in General Nursing
• Degree/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• BHF registration
• 2-3 years of experience as a Primary Health Care Clinic Sister
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Primary Health Care Sister
• Experience with Patient Record Systems, CKS, and Allegra

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute Clinic Practitioner duties in alignment with industry regulations and best practices
• Manage clinic performance, including “feet-per-hour” rates and set objectives to improve patient satisfaction
• Ensure the availability of all clinic services
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure timely follow-up communication
• Operate the clinic according to established hours and standards
• Process medical claims accurately and promptly
• Oversee the condition and availability of clinic stock and equipment
• Foster strong relationships with patients, store and dispensary managers, colleagues, medical aids, suppliers, community role players, and other healthcare professionals

Competencies:
Essential:

• Comprehensive knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, and wound care
• Commitment to quarterly CPD training and in-service training with DisChem
• Strong command of English (written and verbal)
• Ability to understand the financial implications of meeting or not meeting monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills for clinic statistics and commission management
• High emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and integrity
• Effective team and self-management, self-direction, and motivation
• Excellent time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of business objectives
• Additional courses in Baby Immunisation, Family Planning, Primary Health Care, Breastfeeding, and Disease Management

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willing to work retail hours
• Physically fit to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

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