Openings at Africa Health Care

Description

• An opportunity exists for a Marketing Manager reporting to the Hospital Manager.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for developing and implementing the marketing strategy for the hospital in alignment to the Group Marketing strategy.
• The Marketing Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the Marketing department including planning of internal and external strategic programs/events that build relationships with various stakeholders and the recruitment of new specialist working at the hospital.

Critical Outputs

• Develop and implement Marketing strategy within budget, in conjunction with overall hospital strategy.
• Maintain high level of knowledge of Hospital’s clinical services.
• Provide marketing and communications support to internal and external hospital stakeholders.
• Create and maintain Doctor’s engagement strategy (GP’s and Specialists) including relationships building to increase referrals.
• Develop and implement of marketing and communications initiatives aimed at various stakeholders including patients, potential patients and the local community at large.
• Interpret hospital performance including patient survey/complaints outcomes and take appropriate focused marketing actions.
• Develop informative, brand compliant brochures, information leaflets and other branded marketing material to support marketing and communications initiatives in line with set brand standards.
• Drive marketing campaigns internally and externally and measure results.
• Maintain awareness of competitor activity and general healthcare updates.
• Plan and coordinate various media communication interventions.
• Management of the hospital social media platforms.
• Drive hospital awareness within and beyond the province.
• Generate statistics and reports from available hospital information in order to analyze referral patterns and build a knowledge base to inform strategies and plans.
• Recruitment of doctors.

Requirements

• A relevant marketing, public relations or communication degree with three years’ experience.
• Ability to compile and process relevant marketing research information.
• Hospital experience in a marketing/communication role will be advantageous.
• Experience in Doctor Recruitment and Retainment will be advantageous
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to travel (own transport)

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
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Decision making

Closing: 2025-08-04

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Description

• A vacancy exists for an Administrative Assistant reporting to the Unit Manager.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the efficient operation of hospital wards through a combined role that ensures accurate patient billing, effective stock control, and comprehensive administrative support.
• This position is vital in managing ward supplies, capturing patient and financial data, and serving as the key administrative liaison for the ward.
• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that stock levels meet patient care needs, billing is processed correctly and promptly, and clerical tasks are handled efficiently, contributing to the overall delivery of high-quality patient care and operational excellence.

Critical Outputs

Stock Control & Inventory Management:

• Monitor and maintain ward-level inventory (medical consumables, linen, stationery, etc.).
• Record stock movements accurately in the system and reconcile usage.
• Conduct regular stock counts and audits in collaboration with the central store or pharmacy.
• Prevent stock shortages and overstocking through proactive ordering and tracking.
• Ensure all stock is stored securely, neatly, and in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Dispose of expired or damaged stock according to hospital protocols

Patient Billing & Revenue Cycle Management:

• Capture and process patient billing data (admissions, services, procedures, consumables).
• Verify patient demographic and insurance information.
• Coordinate with finance, nursing, and pharmacy to ensure all billable items are correctly documented.
• Resolve patient or payer billing queries efficiently.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in patient financial records.

Ward Secretary & Administrative Support:

• Manage patient files, admissions/discharges, and update ward registers and documentation.
• Handle incoming calls, messages, and communication for the ward.
• Schedule patient investigations, consultations, and appointments as requested by clinicians.
• Support ward staff with clerical and administrative tasks.
• Ensure accurate data entry into the hospital patient information system.
• Order and manage non-medical supplies (e.g. stationery, staff supplies) for the ward.
• Maintain cleanliness and professional presentation of the ward reception/office area.
• Assist with staff shifting in the ward if required.
• Assist Unit Manager with Time and attendance and HR related matters.
• Ensure that the nursing staff are informed of new memorandums distributed by the business.

Interdepartmental Coordination & Compliance:

• Liaise with pharmacy, procurement, finance, and nursing staff for cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in stock, finance, and administrative audits.
• Follow all hospital policies, including confidentiality, safety, procurement, and financial practices.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent; certification or diploma in Office Administration, or related field preferred an added benefit.
• Minimum 2 years in a healthcare setting in an administrative, billing, and inventory role.
• Proficiency in hospital management systems
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office), communication, multitasking, accuracy, and time management.

Competencies

• Collaboration/ Relationship Building
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Influencing
• Planning
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge

Closing: 2025-08-05

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (A&E) 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 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 the Accident and Emergency Unit in private healthcare.
• ACLS/PALS/ATLS trained will be an advantage.
• Computer proficient.

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
• Decision making

Closing: 2025-08-06

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager(A&E), 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 policies and practices.

Effective operations management through:

• Driving the optimal functioning of operations, identifying and monitoring gaps and risks and implement 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 of 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 controls.

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
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence and quality orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Technical and professional knowledge
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Decision making

Closing: 2025-08-06

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Description

• A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (ICU – Experienced/Qualified) 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

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

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Relevant qualification or experience in specialty
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Two years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in ICU 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
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail

Closing: 2025-08-06