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8 Apr 2025

Permanent Clinic Practitioner – Dischem Vacancies

DisChem – Posted by shazilih –  Mpumalanga, South Africa

Job Description

Dischem Vacancies – Clinic Practitioner – Nelspruit

Dis-Chem is seeking a qualified Clinic Practitioner to join their team at The Square Nelspruit. The key purpose of this position is to manage and operate a profitable Primary Health Care Clinic within a pharmacy, while practicing within the scope of 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)

  • BHF registration required for nursing practitioners

  • 2-3 years of experience practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Practitioner

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Advantageous:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience practicing as a Primary Health Care Clinic Practitioner

  • Familiarity with Patient Record Systems, CKS, and Allegra

Job Description:

  • Perform Clinic Practitioner duties in accordance with industry regulations and best practices.

  • Manage the clinic’s “feet-per-hour” rate and set objectives to enhance patient satisfaction and clinic efficiency.

  • Ensure the clinic is operational according to the hours outlined in the operational plan.

  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure timely follow-up communication.

  • Process claims accurately and promptly, adhering to industry standards.

  • Ensure stock and equipment in the clinic are maintained and meet industry standards.

  • Monitor stock levels to ensure adequate supplies based on business requirements.

  • Build and maintain healthy relationships with patients, the Store and Dispensary Manager, colleagues, medical aids, suppliers, community healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders.

Competencies:

Essential:

  • Knowledge of community health nursing, primary health care, and occupational health nursing, including family planning, cytology, IUD, pharmacology, EPI/cold chain management, STDs, emergency care, HIV/AIDS pre- and post-counseling, breastfeeding, pathology, and wound care.

  • Completion of quarterly CPD training and in-service training with Dis-Chem.

  • Strong command of English (both written and oral).

  • Understanding of the financial implications of meeting or failing to meet monthly targets.

  • Strong analytical skills in relation to monthly clinic statistics and commission.

  • Emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial flair, trustworthiness, and honesty.

  • Ability to manage both team and individual tasks, with self-motivation.

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Advantageous:

  • Bilingual.

  • Knowledge and understanding of business objectives.

  • Certifications in Baby Immunisation (DoH/Sanofi Pasteur), Family Planning (DoH), Primary Health Care, Breastfeeding, and Disease Management courses.

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 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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