Active Jobs at Africa Health Care

Description

• A Vacancy exists for a Civil Artisan reporting to the Technical Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairing of plumbing systems (water pipes, drainpipes and gas pipes) in the hospital.
• This includes new installation, repairing pipes, fixtures, and appliances, as well as ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards. The plumber will also be responsible for daily maintenance checks to ensure preventative maintenance.

Critical Outputs

• Ensure that maintenance (plumbing work new installations and repairs) is executed timely and according to agreed standards
• Ensure compliance with LHC Engineering policy standards, DOH Regulation 158, LHC Permit to work system, other relevant legislation and OSH Act.
• Installing new plumbing systems which include laying pipes, setting toilets, installing faucets and other fixtures in the hospital.
• Repairing and replacing broken pipes and fixtures, fixing leaks, unclogging drains, and replacing worn-out parts.
• Replacing or repairing appliances which include water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines and any other related equipment used in the hospital.
• Installing and maintaining gas pipelines for heating and cooking or other pipelines in the hospital.
• Performing preventive maintenance which involves regular inspections and adjustments to plumbing systems to prevent future problems.
• Diagnose and solve problems like leaks, clogs, and low water pressure.
• Conduct tests to ensure systems are functioning correctly and meet safety standards.
• Performa any other maintenance and repair work as directed or delegated by the Technical Services Manager.

Required Skills:

• Good analytical & lateral thinking abilities, results driven, takes initiative, hands on approach, service orientation.
• strong results orientation and good communication skills.
• Basic hand skills with power tools.
• Familiar with safe workshop practice.
• Basic understanding of OHS act.
• Basic understanding of domestic electrical systems, plumbing & carpentry.
• Attention to detail and quality

Requirements

• Grade 12
• N6 certificate or higher.
• Technical Trade Certificate in plumbing is essential.
• A minimum of 3 years’ post apprenticeship working experience.
• Previous hospital or similar facility maintenance experience would be an advantage.
• Current driver’s license would be an added advantage

Closing: 2025-11-07

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Description

• An opportunity exists for 2x Maintenance Assistants, reporting to the Technical Services Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of Mechanical and/or electrical services as well as air-conditioning required for the Hospital infrastructure.

Critical Outputs

Stock & inventory control.

• Restoration and/ or repairs of buildings and equipment, risk management and daily check lists.
• The candidate must have a good understanding of equipment.
• Excellent completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is high priority.
• The candidate will be responsible and involved in SHEQ procedures.
• Excellent fault-finding skills, a must have.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 2 years maintenance experience in a hospital environment.
• Competency in any of the following fields: electrical, building, plumbing, carpentry, welding or tiling.
• Experience in maintenance duties such as plumbing, welding, carpentry, electrical, painting and general building maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license.

Closing: 2025-11-07

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) reporting to the Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and the multidisciplinary team.

Critical Outputs

• Receiving, checking and unpacking stock, together with checking orders against invoices.
• Acquisition, control and distribution of stock to internal units.
• Ordering pharmaceutical stock, processing of credits and stock transfers.
• Performing cycle counts and stock takes as well as capturing stock takes, investigating variances.
• Liaise with nursing staff and doctors on formulary and initiatives.
• Participate in the facility’s quality programmes and initiatives.
• Dispensing, compounding under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Replacement of medication to the emergency cupboard.
• Dead stock management.
• Assist with other admin functions on a daily basis.
• Assist with daily ordering and management of stock.

Requirements

• Registration as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy would be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency.

 Closing: 2025-11-10