Job Description:
Dis-Chem is seeking a qualified Clinic Practitioner to join their team in Savoy. The primary purpose of this role is to manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic within a pharmacy, adhering to the scope of practice for a registered nursing practitioner.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

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

Advantageous:

• Minimum of 5 years practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Practitioner
• Experience with Patient Record System, CKS, and Allegra

Role and Responsibilities:

• Perform Clinic Practitioner duties according to industry regulations and best practices
• Manage the average “feet-per-hour” rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient care
• Ensure all clinic services are available as required
• Keep accurate records of patient details and ensure follow-up communication
• Ensure the clinic is operational according to stated hours
• Process claims accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure all stock and equipment in the clinic are in working condition and sufficient
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with stakeholders, including patients, store and dispensary managers, colleagues, medical aids, suppliers/reps, key community role players, and other healthcare professionals

Competencies:
Essential:

• Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care, occupational health nursing, family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, and wound care
• Quarterly CPD training and in-service training with Dis-Chem
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Understanding of the financial implications of meeting or not meeting set monthly targets
• Strong analytical skills relating to monthly clinic statistics and commission
• Emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial flair, trustworthiness, and honesty
• Ability to manage a team and oneself, being self-directed and self-motivated
• Time management skills

Advantageous:

• Bilingual
• Knowledge and understanding of business objectives
• Completion of Baby Immunisation Course (DoH/Sanofi Pasteur), Family Planning (DoH), Primary Health Care Course, Breastfeeding Course, Disease Management Course

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Physically fit and healthy to manage a Primary Health Care Clinic
• Valid driver’s license and own 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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