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Dischem Vacancies – Clinic Practitioner

Clinic Practitioner – Dischem Vacancies

Overview:
Dis-Chem is seeking a qualified Clinic Practitioner to lead and manage a Primary Health Care Clinic within their pharmacy in Benmore. The role involves delivering excellent patient care while overseeing all clinic operations under the scope of a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

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

Advantageous:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Primary Health Care
• Familiarity with Patient Record Systems, CKS, and Allegra

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all clinic duties according to industry regulations and best practices
• Manage patient flow and set clinic objectives to enhance service efficiency
• Ensure all clinic services are available and fully operational
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow up on communications
• Keep the clinic open and operational during set hours
• Process claims accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure all stock and equipment are functional and adequately stocked
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, store and dispensary managers, colleagues, medical aids, suppliers, and community healthcare stakeholders

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care, and occupational health nursing
• Expertise in family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, and wound care
• Participation in quarterly CPD and in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and verbal)
• Understanding of financial implications of meeting or not meeting monthly targets
• Analytical skills to interpret clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial mindset, integrity, and reliability
• Ability to manage self and clinic team effectively
• Excellent time management skills

Advantageous:

• Bilingual communication skills
• Understanding of business objectives
• Completion of courses in Baby Immunisation, Family Planning, Primary Health Care, Breastfeeding, and Disease Management

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willingness to work retail hours
• Physically fit to manage clinic operations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• South African citizenship
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

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

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