Job Openings at Africa Health Care

Description

• An opportunity exists for a Unit Manager (ICU) to report to the Nursing Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring and monitoring the quality nursing care coordinating the multidisciplinary team in the unit.

Critical Outputs

• Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.
• Provide cost effective quality patient care in line with clinical governance.
• Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standards precautions are adhered to.
• Implement quality initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care.
• Function as clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes.
• Ensure competence of staff and students, determine and drive criteria for effective professional socialization, create an environment conducive to learning and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote customer satisfaction within unit, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly.
• Identify clinical and safety risks and trends in all of the above, implement corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis.
• Initiate and drive unit specific best operating practice, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives.
• Ensure staff are trained on the operation of equipment within unit and together with relevant stakeholders ensure equipment is in working order to provide a safe patient environment.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with doctors by agreeing on a professional

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in nursing with at least 5 years’ experience in ICU.
• Qualification in Critical Care Nursing.
• Current registration with SANC.
• Previous Unit Management experience.
• Proven leadership and people management skills would be an advantage.
• Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and supply chain management principles.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Influencing
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail

Closing: 2026-06-18

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Deputy Nursing Manager, reporting to the Nursing Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring clinical excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Critical Outputs

• Support the Nursing Services Manager in the overall management of nursing services
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in line with hospital standards
• Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff to enhance performance and professional growth
• Monitor compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in staff scheduling, resource allocation, and operational planning
• Handle patient and staff concern effectively and professionally
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits
• Maintain accurate records and reporting as required

Requirements

• BCur or Relevant Nursing Diploma
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing Management
• Post basic clinical specialist qualification prefered
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a private hospital environment
• Sound knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Computer literacy (MS Office and hospital systems)

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation
• Customer responsiveness
• Project management
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-06-18

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Description

• An opportunity exists for an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist, reporting to the Nursing Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, managing, mitigating and evaluating infection prevention risks to patients, employees, and the community and business stakeholders

Critical Outputs

• Execute the hospital infection prevention strategy.
• Implement an infection prevention plan aligned to the business objectives of the business unit.
• Lead the Infection Prevention Committee and direct reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, trending and actions of all infection related incidents or risks.
• Comply with legal and company requirements through internal audits (laundry, sterilization and storage department, catering, healthcare risk waste, internal infection and prevention control audit), and the hazardous biological agent risk assessment.
• Participate in and manage the close out of findings of the Department of Health inspection.
• Participate in and manage the close out of findings of the external and internal quality reviews.
• Patient and environmental risks identified and mitigated.
• Communicate infection risks, trends and actions to the Management Committee, Unit Managers, Medical Advisory Committee, and Quality Review Committee.
• Identify, minimize and manage occupation exposure to hazardous biological agents.
• Ensure that the Hep B programme is offered to all healthcare workers.
• Monitor and evaluate the placement of high-risk employees to minimize occupational health risks.
• Technical and professional competence in infection prevention at business unit level.
• Provide subject matter knowledge and advice to the business unit.
• Facilitate standard and ad hoc training as required to align business unit to organizational training strategy.
• Manage internal and external outbreaks to minimize risk
• Patient, employee and environmental and risks identified and mitigated

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing with registration with the SANC
• Post basic Infection Prevention qualification an added advantage.
• 2 years working experience in a similar role.
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail

Closing: 2026-06-18

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Description

• An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse (Medical Unit), reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will form part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that all our patients receive comprehensive quality nursing care.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment.
• Providing quality patient care.
• Assist in identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro-orientation.
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints.
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization.
• Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by:
• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk.
• Comply with all requirements in order to facilitate infection control.
• Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders’ needs and implement in the working environment.

Requirements

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Two years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Medical Ward in private healthcare.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Negotiation
• Customer responsiveness
• Ethical behaviour
• Adaptability
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-06-23

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Description

• An opportunity is available 2x Enrolled Nurse (Medical) reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidates will form part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that all our patients receive comprehensive quality nursing care.

Critical Outputs

• Maintain all health, safety and infection control standards to ensure a safe patient environment.
• Minimize unnecessary stock wastage.
• Providing quality patient care.
• Ensure continued education of patients.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Ensure all nursing activities performed comply with the hospital’s policies and procedures, relevant legislation and SANC regulations.

Requirements

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Two years’ experience as an Enrolled Nurse working in a Medical ward in private healthcare.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Attention to detail

Closing: 2026-06-23

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Description

• Employment opportunity arises for 3x Enrolled Nurses Auxiliary (Medical) reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidates will form part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that all our patients receive comprehensive quality nursing care.

Critical Outputs

Ensure optimum operational efficiencies by:

• Ensuring correct and accurate stock administration
• Correctly reporting patient movements on discharge or transfer
• Ensuring correct and proper usage and maintenance of equipment

Ensure effective quality patient care by:

• Performing and completing tasks assigned in order to maximize patient care
• Ensuring patient hygiene, comfort and safety is measured in accordance with the nursing care plan

Effective relationship management with customers by:

• Building and maintaining healthy relationships with internal and external customers and supporting all new staff members with the orientation program.

Requirements

• Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.
• Two years’ experience as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Customer responsiveness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-06-23

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Theatre Qualified), reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will form part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that all our patients receive comprehensive quality nursing care.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment.
• Providing quality patient care.
• Assist in identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro-orientation.
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints.
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization.

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by:

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk.
• Comply with all requirements in order to facilitate infection control.
• Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment.

Requirements

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Diploma in speciality.
• Five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Theatre in private healthcare.
• Successful candidate must have own transport and be available to be on stand-by and respond to call outs.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Customer responsiveness
• Ethical behaviour
• Adaptability
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-06-23

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Theatre Qualified), reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will form part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that all our patients receive comprehensive quality nursing care.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment.
• Providing quality patient care.
• Assist in identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro-orientation.
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints.
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization.
• Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by:
• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk.
• Comply with all requirements in order to facilitate infection control.
• Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment.

Requirements

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Diploma in speciality.
• Five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in Theatre in private healthcare.
• Successful candidate must have own transport and be available to be on stand-by and respond to call outs.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Customer responsiveness
• Ethical behaviour
• Adaptability
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-06-23