Job Vacancies at Africa Health Care

Description

• A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager (Accident & Emergency Unit), reporting to the Nursing Service Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the needs of the internal and external customers through the execution of the Hospital’s business strategy and operational objectives in growth, quality & people by leading, managing and coordinating all hospital activities.

Critical Outputs

Ensuring effective people management by:

• Actively lead and manage the team and ensure participation from all parties to achieve strategic objectives.
• Providing direction and inspiring positive work behaviour in the clinic.
• Recruit, retain, motivate and develop staff according to the clinic’s people’s policies and practices.
• Effective operations management through:
• Driving the optimal functioning of operations, identifying and monitoring gaps and risks and implementing corrective action accordingly.
• Maintaining quality patient care standards.
• Effective relationship management with doctors.
• Effective quality systems management.
• Actively lead and market quality in the hospital as it relates to staff, doctors and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring the achievement of financial targets by:
• Preparing and monitoring annual budgets with management in order to implement corrective actions as required.
• Managing revenue, cost of sales, overheads, EBITDA and working capital.
• Ensuring and driving optimal management of business governance to achieve sound business ethics, risk management and control with appropriate transparency and control

Effective governance and risk management by:

• Ensuring optimum management of business governance to achieve sound business ethics, risk management and control with appropriate transparency.

Requirements

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Diploma in specialty would be advantageous
• Five years’ experience working as a Unit Manager in private healthcare.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Resilience
• Influencing
• Customer responsiveness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Adaptability
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-05-20

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Description

• An opportunity exists for 2x Unit Managers, reporting to the Nursing Services Manager. The successful candidates 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 code of conduct, driving and monitoring effective communication regarding positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in nursing with at least 5 years’ experience in a private hospital.
• 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
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-05-21

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Description

• A vacancy exists for 2x Night Managers, reporting to the Nursing Services Manager. The successful candidates will be responsible for meeting the needs of the internal and external customers through the execution of the Hospital’s business strategy and operational objectives in growth, quality & people by leading, managing and coordinating all hospital activities at night.

Critical Outputs

Effective quality management:

• Communicating, supporting, coaching and monitoring night staff in order to ensure a safe patient and staff environment.
• Identifying clinical competence and addressing the concern with the line manager.
• Participating in and leading quality projects in order to support a culture of quality.

Effective operations management:

• Ensuring staff allocations are adequately assigned.
• Understanding stock management processes in order to achieve unit targets.
• Effectively managing unplanned events in order to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Providing direction and inspiring positive work behaviour in order to keep staff motivated and productive.
• Effective relationship building with internal & external stakeholders:
• Displaying visible leadership to night staff and management in order to ensure productive and motivated teamwork.
• Participating in meetings in order to ensure productive and meaningful relationships with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma: General Nursing Science.
• One Year Post Basic Diploma in Nursing Administration.
• One year Post Basic Diploma in a Specialty: Critical Care, Trauma/Emergency, Midwifery or Theatre.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Registration with SANC - all stated qualifications.
• Computer literate in MS Office Competencies required.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Resilience
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-05-21

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Case Manager, reporting to the Patient Administration Manager. The position’s primary responsibilities include efficient patient case management and the delivery of an efficient and professional service to the internal and external customers. The successful candidate will be goal oriented with strong customer, quality, and performance focus.

Critical Outputs

• Carry out clinical coding in accordance with CPT and ICD requirements
• Ensure that pre-admission and pre-authorisation information is accurate and in accordance with hospital and funder procedures.
• Maintain patients’ clinical status in accordance with funder approval requirements for the duration of hospitalization; keeping patients informed and managing the entire hospital stays’ financial risk
• Provide complete and accurate updates and discharge information of all accounts
• Maintaining accurate accounts of all admissions
• Handle patient files in accordance with hospital procedures
• Timeous electronic submission of accounts and follow up on short payments arising from case management related issues.
• Ensure the adherence of hospital staff to funder rules and coding procedures
• Keep well informed on legislation pertaining to funders and related Health Care matters

Requirements

• SANC registration as an RN
• High school matric certificate
• 3 – 5 years’ experience of basic finance and Medical Aid administration procedures will be an advantage
• Knowledge of hospital billing and tariffs would be an advantage.
• Have sound computer literacy skills and working knowledge of MS office, word and excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to form and build strong partnerships
• Excellent negotiation skills & the ability to interact with tact and diplomacy

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-05-21

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Case Manager(Fixed-Term Contract; 3 months), reporting to the Patient Administration Manager. The position’s primary responsibilities include efficient patient case management and the delivery of an efficient and professional service to the internal and external customers. The successful candidate will be goal oriented with strong customer, quality, and performance focus.

Critical Outputs

• Carry out clinical coding in accordance with CPT and ICD requirements
• Ensure that pre-admission and pre-authorisation information is accurate and in accordance with hospital and funder procedures.
• Maintain patients’ clinical status in accordance with funder approval requirements for the duration of hospitalization; keeping patients informed and managing the entire hospital stays’ financial risk
• Provide complete and accurate updates and discharge information of all accounts
• Maintaining accurate accounts of all admissions
• Handle patient files in accordance with hospital procedures
• Timeous electronic submission of accounts and follow up on short payments arising from case management related issues.
• Ensure the adherence of hospital staff to funder rules and coding procedures
• Keep well informed on legislation pertaining to funders and related Health Care matters

Requirements

• SANC registration as an RN
• High school matric certificate
• 3 – 5 years’ experience of basic finance and Medical Aid administration procedures will be an advantage
• Knowledge of hospital billing and tariffs would be an advantage.
• Have sound computer literacy skills and working knowledge of MS office, word and excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to form and build strong partnerships
• Excellent negotiation skills & the ability to interact with tact and diplomacy

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Influencing
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Closing: 2026-05-21

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Description

• A vacancy exists for 2x Case Assessors reporting to the Patient Administration Manager. The successful candidates will be responsible for efficient patient case management and the delivery of an efficient and professional service to internal and external customers.

Critical Outputs

• Case Management and utilization review
• Liaising with external funders and stakeholders
• Statistical analysis and reporting of outcomes and trends
• Risk Management of all risks encountered with medical and private paying patients

Requirements

• SANC registration as an Enrolled Nurse is advantageous.
• 5 years’ experience of basic finance and Medical Aid administration processes and procedures (ICD10, CPT 4 Procedure Codes, Fixed Fees and Per Diems).
• Private hospital patient administration experience.
• Knowledge of hospital billing and tariffs
• Knowledge of the Hospital Information System is advantageous.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Report writing
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation
• Influencing
• Strategic agility
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Decision making

Closing: 2026-05-21

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Description

• A vacancy exists for an Inventory Manager, reporting to the Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s inventory operations to ensure optimal stock levels, efficient storage, and accurate record-keeping.

Critical Outputs

• Consistently track and monitor stock to prevent shortages or overstocking, ensuring that the hospital has the necessary supplies without excess waste.
• Managing stock controllers (roasters); Surgical (ordering/ picking/ packing) stock system.
• Foster positive relationships with hospital staff and patients, ensuring all services provided meet the expected standards of care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge or relevant regulations and ensure all stock and pharmaceutical transactions adhere to legislative requirements and internal policies.
• Streamline stock management process to minimize delays, optimize stock turnover, and improve overall workflow efficiency in the pharmacy.
• Focus on professional growth through training, ensuring up-to date practices in stock control, and improving both personal and departmental performance.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, logistics, and operational teams to streamline inventory processes, enhance supply chain efficiency, and contribute to the overall financial and operational objectives of the organization.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in stock control, ideally within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Supervisory exposure and team leading experience.
• Experience with pharmaceutical stock management and medical supplies is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of stock control principles such as FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First-Out).
• Experience with billing processes related to pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
• Familiarity with pharmacy legislation, regulations (such as SAPC, Medicines and Related Substances Act), and healthcare industry standards is a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office, Inventory Management Software, or Hospital Management Systems)

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation
• Influencing
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Attention to detail

Closing: 2026-05-22