Life Healthcare Vacancies

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Clinical Pharmacist

FunctionPharmacyFacilityLife Eugene Marais HospitalPositionClinical PharmacistIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Pharmacist based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital, reporting to the Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, coordinating, monitoring and driving improvement in the clinical pharmacy services within the hospital.Critical Outputs

Effective clinical pharmacy services:

• Ensure the provision of patient focused, professional clinical pharmacy services;
• Drive the implementation of available or new innovative information and tools to achieve strategic objectives and targets for clinical pharmacy in the hospital to improve patient outcomes;
• Provide support and mentoring to pharmacists to develop skills, capacity and professional competency within the pharmacy;
• Actively drive clinical pharmacy activities to reach or exceed group targets;
• Play an active role in medication safety and provide medication information to the multidisciplinary team, as well as patients;
• Provide appropriate clinical pharmacy input and support for cost of care management initiatives, value based care and projects;
• Provide input into clinical pharmacy tools and guidelines aligned to the national clinical pharmacy priorities;
• Focus on and address inappropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals.

Professional collaboration:

• Enhance cooperative and influential working relationships with doctors, microbiologist, infection control, nursing, pharmacy and other key functional stakeholders;
• Provide drug information and evidence based guidance and training to other health professionals as required;
• Collaborate with Nursing, Infection Prevention, Regional Clinical Manager and Regional Clinical Pharmacist to achieve key outputs.

Advanced antimicrobial stewardship:

• Perform daily ward rounds with a multitude of medical specialists;
• Coordination of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, identification of problem areas and implementation of corrective actions;
• Leadership of the hospital’s clinical pharmacy team and mentoring of the team members;
• Review prescriptions and monitor patients to ensure effective and safe drug therapy and provide feedback and advice to healthcare team regarding potential problems;
• Partner with Antimicrobial Stewardship Doctor Champion to identify and address inappropriate antimicrobial usage;
• Perform pharmacokinetic calculations and interpretation when required;
• Participate in the implementation of and compliance to LHC Quality Management Systems;
• Practice of evidence-based patient care, identifying and disseminating clinical evidence to support clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship interventions ensuring cost-effective management of patient care;
• Participate in the active management of cost of sales of pharmaceuticals in line with revenue and budget;
• Usage of antibiograms to establish evidence-based guidelines for empiric antibiotic therapy;
• Performing dosage adjustments based on organ function, weight etc.
• Utilise diagnostic stewardship to improve the outcome of patients

Systems, communication and reporting:

• Utilise AMS and medication surveillance software system to optimize effective stewardship and clinical practice;
• Preparation for and active participation in internal stakeholder meetings, including presentation of progress and gaps;
• Provide formal monthly feedback on general pharmacy practice and AMS.

Patient medication safety:

• Participate in medication safety management to ensure that corrective actions are identified, implemented and monitored, to reduce adverse medication events;
• Elevate the performance on medication safety management and medication adverse event interventions;
• Role in development and implementation of drug administration protocols to pro-actively manage risk.

External stakeholder relationships and industry visibility:

• Contribute to research and participate in industry conferences, CPD’s, relevant societies and external stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate;
• Bachelors in Pharmacy Degree;
• M Pharm or Pharm D in Clinical Pharmacy is essential;
• Relevant operational experience and application of clinical pharmacy masters in a hospital setting;
• 2-5 years’ experience in the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship and clinical pharmacy services;
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience in the critical outputs;
• Contribution to appropriate industry conferences and journals would be an advantage;
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy as a pharmacist;
• Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges;
• Pharmaceutical product knowledge;
• Willing to work bare below elbow in clinical areas and comply with company uniform policy;
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office®, MS Excel® and MS PowerPoint®.

Competencies

• Critical and strategic thinking
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience, drive & energy
• Engaging diversity & managing change
• Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Performance excellence & orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Business insight & organisational awareness
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to motivate & develop people
• Time management skills
• Punctual
• Passion for clinical pharmacy

EmailZaanri.Keys@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateTuesday, January 28, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Ward Secretary | Orthopaedic

FunctionFinance/AdministrationFacilityLife Cosmos HospitalPositionWard Secretary | OrthopaedicIntroduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga for a Ward Secretary, reporting to the Unit Manager, Charmaine Strydom.  The successful candidate will be required to prepare, process and produce all documentation relating to patient administration and general administration at ward level.  Provide an administrative service to ward staff.  Liaison with patients on aspects of administration matters. Back-up stock control in the ward and assisting with billing.Critical Outputs

• To control of unit assets in accordance with the approved hospital systems.
• Back-up for stock controller
• To assist with general clerical and administrative work.
• High professional standards and a commitment to your own development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work within a team.
• To assist with billing
• To assist with other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Computer proficiency.
• Previous experience essential.
• Ability to function within a team and meet set goal targets.
• Must be able to handle the physical demands of a labour intensive function.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Strong customer orientation and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Time management skills
• Willing to work flexi hours

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgments
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

EmailMmaosia.kgoele@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateWednesday, January 29, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Bill Auditor

Patient servicesFacilityLife The Crompton HospitalPositionBill AuditorIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Bill Auditor based at Life The Crompton Hospital reporting to Praviksha Bailey, Finance and Admin Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial and clinical risks of the business unit by conducting retrospective audits of patient documentation, in order to identify and highlight areas of weakness, recommend corrective action and monitor effective implementation thereof, in support of the company objectives and strategy.Critical Outputs

Effective delivery of quality customer care

• Evaluate data accuracy to identify deviations and make recommendations for corrective action and implement and monitor same
• Analyse data trends relating to rejections, short payments and Edit accommodations
• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation & compliance with audit processes
• Compile and maintain a Bill Audit file containing copies of the Edit accommodation reports, late charges and bill audit reports (per file) – all signed by PSM
• Supply proof of completed bill audit reports with additional copies placed in patient files

Effective auditing of patient documentation

• Audit pre-set number of files according to Life standards, in order to achieve monthly target
• Verify the presence of a completed checklist on file
• Verify presence of a copies of patient ID and medical aid on file
• Verify patient details on IMEDS
• Verify presence of accurately completed and signed bed letter on file
• Verify carrier code detail on IMEDS to correspond with patient medical aid card
• Verify the presence primary and secondary ICD and CPT coding
• Verify and align proof listing to charge sheet
• Verify and confirm accuracy of billing
• Verify accuracy of discharge dates corresponding to patient dates
• Verify and confirm if the correct equipment was charged according to the patient’s procedure
• Compare the prosthesis invoice to charges on IMEDS and verify presence of invoice on file
• Verify correct billing of theatre gases, modifiers, stock & time
• Verify correct billing of oxygen usage
• Verify correct billing of ventilator charges
• Complete a bill audit template on each file audited
• Complete the bill audit toolkit and any updates where required
• Successfully complete the LHC coding course and achieve a set pass rate
• Analyse audit results and make recommendations
• Compile and submit a monthly Bill Audit report

Effective auditing of hospital operational processes

• Verify statistics on number of elective cases that went to the pre-admission clinic
• Analyze & report trends on rejection
• Analyze & report trends on short payment report
• Analyse & report late charges
• Analyze & report Edit accommodations

Effective monitoring of patient services process compliance

• Analyse trends to identify deviations
• Report on deviations and influence Stock Controllers & Billing Clerks through presentations and discussion in monthly RSRT meetings & bill audit reports; to drive process of corrective action
• Monitor effectiveness of implementation of action plans

Requirements

• Nursing Qualification, preferably Professional Nurse with at least three years’ experience or Enrolled Nurse with proven case manager and clinical coding experience of at least 3 -5 years.
• Current SANC registration appropriate to relevant Medical Qualification an advantage
• Knowledge of hospital patient services and billing processes
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT/CCSA & ICD coding
• Knowledge of funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits
• Knowledge or clear understanding of hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Verbal & written communication (including presentations)
• Influencing skills
• Personal integrity
• Planning & organising
• Ability to build relationships
• Drive and energy
• Process orientation
• Independence
• Conflict management
• Self-management

Contact

Keshree GovenderEmailKeshree.Govender@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, January 24, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Ward Clerk

AdministrationFacilityLife Riverfield LodgePositionWard ClerkIntroduction

A vacancy has arisen for a Ward Clerk position reporting to the Unit Manager, Linda Elsey. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication and Administrative support to the nursing team.Critical Outputs

• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.
• To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensuring a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and protocols.
• Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.
• Elimination of medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation.
• Maintenance of a positive appearance and behaviour, within and outside hospital relation.
• Friendly and helpful client service.
• Live up to the Quality principles.
• Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
• Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Matric
• General administrative experience – at least 1 year
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
• Co-ordinating of bookings and patient transport.

Competencies

• Result orientated
• Pays attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Customer focus
• Commitment towards continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently
• Time management

Emaillinda.elsey@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateSaturday, January 25, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Laundry Supervisor

FunctionOtherFacilityKZN Regional LaundryPositionLaundry SupervisorIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Laundry Supervisor based at the Life KZN Central Laundry reporting to the Laundry Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing routine work operations at the central laundry and to assist in supervising the operations at the laundry.Critical Outputs

• Production management
• Ensuring that high quality linen is constantly delivered to hospital on time
• Daily and monthly linen counts and capturing.
• Ensure a healthy employee relations environment
• Trains and cross-trains employees in order to promote work methods and the quality and quantity of work accomplished
• Schedules work assignments according to workload. Effective people and labour time management
• Professional handling of customer queries incorporating detailed investigations and the provision timeous feedback.
• Supervises staff in the laundry’s soiled and clean side and drive production efficiencies.
• Maintain quality standards of linen and equipment
• Managing Chemical Pumps
• Ensuring on the job training
• Drive staff productivity and quality improvements
• Provide support to the Laundry Manager to ensure optimum reliable and longevity of equipment is achieved through routine maintenance
• Manage day to day maintenance and cleaning of plant and equipment
• Actively lead and supervise the staff at the facility to achieve the objectives

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum of 3-5 years proven leadership.
• General supervising experience in a factory, production or hospital environment of at least 3-5 years .
• Knowledge of infection control, health and safety procedures is an advantage.
• Should have knowledge of process supervision and logistics.
• Knowledge of volume laundry methods, materials, and practices.
• Knowledge of health and safety hazards present within a laundry unit and effective precautionary measures.
• Sound knowledge of stock control in a similar environment or role
• Computer Excel proficiency very crucial .
• Basic understanding or ability to learn specialized fields , terminology and laundry equipment use.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Attention to detail
• Drive & energy

Emailentabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateWednesday, January 22, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Driver

OtherFacilityKZN Regional LaundryPositionDriverIntroduction

A Vacancy exist for a Driver , based at the KZN Central Laundry in Pinetown .The successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of a quality service including transporting and collecting of linen to the respective Life Healthcare hospitals in the region.  The successful candidates will report to the Laundry Manager.Critical Outputs

• Maintaining of vehicles
• Accurate record keeping of linen items according to standard procedure
• Prioritise importance of request.
• Quality and stock management
• Daily Checks eg: Fuel, Oil , Tyres , Lights etc
• Liaison with line management
• Daily log trips
• Assist within the laundry when not delivering
• Maintaining health and safety regulations
• Adherence to the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 and internal company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Must have a current valid Code (10 EC1) and valid PDP
• Minimum of 3yrs EC1 driving experience a must.
• Understand, speak, read and write English language
• Ability to count accurately
• Ability to capture and maintain accuracy record of figures on standard templates
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Good inter-personal relations
• Uphold good standards of personal hygiene

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Engaging diversity
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Resilience
• Action orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Emailentabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, January 17, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Senior Accounts Clerk

FinanceFacilityLife Flora HospitalPositionSenior Accounts ClerkIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Senior Accounts Clerk, based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing of data and financial information and performing specific general ledger recons to specific areas of the financial processes in the financial accounting of the business unit.Critical Outputs

• Responsible for month end processes and assist in capturing of data;
• Manage, Prepare and capture of requisitions, orders and payments on SAP.
• Facilitating the procurement cycle.
• Managing the allocated creditors. Reconciling, processing and liaising with creditors and hospital staff on a daily basis regarding queries on creditors.
• Coding and allocation of payments and receipts in the cashbook (assisting).
• Assisting the Finance & Admin Manager with ad-hoc tasks.
• Assisting the accounting hub with the clearing of bank and debtors reconciling items.
• Resolving creditors and debtors account queries.
• Maintaining a filing system for creditors. Updating and management of the contracts register.
• Assisting in reviewing and establishing adequate internal controls.
• Managing the Accounts receivable sub-system (Doctors rentals and ad hoc charges).
• Preparing accurate and complete accruals at month end.
• Assist the Finance & Admin Manager with month-end, and Capital Expenditure Reporting.
• General admin duties, e.g. filing, taking of minutes, etc.
• Liaising with the national credit control department with regard to daily banking and bank transfer payments.
• Handling of petty cash.
• Perform monthly reconciliations on creditors.
• Perform daily banking and cashbooks.
• Perform monthly balance sheet recons.
• Reconciling the Nursing agency accounts on a daily basis and liaising with nursing Management.
• Ensure healthy internal control environment.
• Meet month end deadlines.
• Accurate financial processing.
• Manage the capital expenditure reporting.
• Comply with statutory requirements and adhere to company protocols and corporate governance.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual financial budgets based on company guidelines.

Requirements

• A relevant degree or diploma in accounting and a min of 2 -3 years’ experience in accounting,
• Understanding of the financial process up to trial balance level.
• Proficient in MS Office
• SAP knowledge would be advantageous
• Honesty, trustworthy and willing to work overtime
• Deadline driven.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Figure orientated
• Teamwork and dedication
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to handle every situation with a positive attitude
• Drive & energy
• Strong leadership and trustworthy
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Teamplayer
• Fast learner

EmailFlora.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateMonday, January 20, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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TVET | HR Learner

FunctionHuman ResourcesFacilityLife Hilton Private HospitalPositionTVET | HR LearnerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for an unemployed TVET HR Learner in support of HWSETA to participate in a Learnership project based at Life Hilton Private Hospital, reporting to the HR Manager. The learnership project is aimed at providing an opportunity for unemployed learners to gain work experience in line with the qualifications they are studying towards.Critical Outputs

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Computer literacy
• Knowledgeable on HR Procedures and Practices
• Understanding of BCEA/ LRA

Requirements

• Learners must be unemployed to qualify for this project
• All learners must have completed a Diploma in Human Resources Management from a public TVET College
• Working experience in an HR Administrative Role would be an advantage.

Competencies

N/AEmailhiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, January 17, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Paramedic

ParamedicFacilityLife Hilton Private HospitalPositionParamedicIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Paramedic based at Life Hilton Private Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Manager, Nicholas Thorne. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing optimal service delivery and patient quality care.Critical Outputs

• Be a Member of the LSU Paramedic and Hospital Resuscitation team, able to handle all resuscitations and facilitate the handover of all EMS patient arrivals and transfers.
• Respond to EMS calls as directed through the Life EMS Emergency Assistance Line and those received from the community, including businesses and Government organizations.
• Available to assist local/provincial EMS as and when required. Liaison and relationship building with all EMS service providers in the local and partial outlying areas. To strengthen and enhance existing relationship and provide additional resource and clinical skills support to these services as and when required.
• Promote and market the Hospital and Life EMS in various community initiatives and at local events, including formal corporate events and other initiatives that are in line with the Life Healthcare vision.
• Assist with training of A&E unit personnel and in-hospital staff in Basic and Advanced Life Support skills
• Manage communications between EMS and Hospital Emergency Assistance Line and of group admin processes.
• Must have a knowledge of patient triage and disaster management and implementation of strategies that assist with coordinating and ensuring smooth patient flow and transition.

Requirements

• HPCSA registered ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (B-Tech EMC, CCA, or N-Dip ONLY to Apply)
• A proven track record of sound operational experience within both government and private sector EMS. Ability to provide a portfolio of evidence of previous operational experience as an ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT provider
• CPD Compliant and have completed the current New CPG update, BLSHCP, ACLS and PALS is essential
• BLSHCP Instructors, ACLS EP, PALS EP advantageous
• ITLS, ATLS (auditor), AHCP and other post graduate qualifications advantageous
• Computer literacy
• PDP Code 08 license with advanced/high performance driving
• Must be willing to work shifts and do standby
• Ability to travel

Competencies

• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal and written communication and presentation
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Teamwork
• Customer responsiveness
• Ethical behaviour

Emailhiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, January 17, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Marketing and Communications | Co-ordinator

FunctionMarketing and CommunicationsFacilityLife Mount Edgecombe HospitalPositionMarketing and Communications | Co-ordinatorIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Marketing and Communications coordinator based at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically marketing the facility, the specialists, and services while building strong relationships with stakeholders and the community. Brand management is crucial for maintaining and enhancing brand equity and trust, alongside nurturing positive stakeholder and media relationships. Effective channel marketing efforts aim to showcase brand, facility and services across various platforms, utilizing specialist GP, community and Emergency Unit Channels to drive return on investmentCritical Outputs

• Build sound, productive working relationships with key stakeholders i.e., general practitioners and specialists, media, and the community.
• Generate statistics and reports from available hospital information to analyse referral patterns and build a knowledge base to inform strategies and plans.
• Recruitment and marketing of specialists to general practitioners and community to grow referrals.
• Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies and plans (aligned to the hospital business plan) aimed at key stakeholders to drive growth for the hospital.
• Develop and implement marketing and communications initiatives aimed at stakeholders including patients, potential patients, and the local community at large.
• Provide marketing and communications support to internal hospital stakeholders as well as national marketing and communications department.
• Provide input into the marketing and communication budget and manage the function efficiently within the prescribed budget.
• Develop informative, brand compliant marketing collateral (i.e. brochures, information leaflets and other branded marketing material) to support marketing and communications initiatives and drive trust.
• Ensure that brand and corporate identity standards, policies and procedures regarding marketing and communication are adhered to throughout the hospital.
• Manage media relations according to set corporate policy and guidelines.
• Assist with enhancing the service to patients and clients from a communication / marketing point of view.
• Be an agent of change and be able to communicate well, on behalf of management, with all major stakeholders.
• Develop and execute a channel marketing strategy to enhance referrals and drive volumes to the units.
• Act as brand ambassador within the unit to ensure brand compliance.
• Monitor social media platforms and community groups for reputation management purposes.

Requirements

• A tertiary marketing, public relations or communication qualification as well as a proven track record in executing marketing and communication strategies.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Furthermore, excellent interpersonal skills are critical, as productive relationships with stakeholders are important. Other competencies required are analytical thinking, strategy delivery, attention to detail, excellent time management skills, the ability to work in a pressured and changing environment and computer literacy (Word, Power Point and advanced Excel e.g. pivot tables)
• Must be able to work independently and use initiative to achieve set objectives.
• Have a clear understanding of the hospital environment.
• Ability to process, analyse and interpret relevant statistics.
• Ability to travel
• A proven track record in copywriting and corporate writing as well as knowledge of strategies within an integrated marketing and communications structure will be advantageous

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and
• presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for
• Managers)

Emailcandace.lottering@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, January 24, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Mechanical Artisan

FunctionMechanical ArtisanFacilityLife Mount Edgecombe HospitalPositionMechanical ArtisanIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Mechanical Artisan (HVAC) at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital, reporting to Thobekani Dlamini, Engineering Manager. The job entails continuous availability of Mechanical services for the Hospital infrastructure. Be a part of a professional team providing high standards in healthcare and a high-tech environment.Critical Outputs

• Maintain and repair air conditioning units, air-handling units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, autoclaves, kitchen equipment, gas installations, hot and cold-water reticulation and all mechanical equipment.
• Function independently in a service environment
• Excellent completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is high priority
• Carry out stock and inventory control
• Adhere to safe working practices (OHS Act) and Risk Management
• After hour standby and call out responsibilities
• Assistance with related ad-hoc functions as requested by manage

Requirements

• At least N5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering coupled with a Trade Test certificate and a minimum of 3 years in engineering maintenance.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
• Computer literacy and experience on a CMMS preferably SAP PM would be an added advantage.
• Must have driver’s license and own transport

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Emailcandace.lottering@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, January 17, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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TVET Graduate | Intern

FunctionHuman ResourcesFacilityLife Mount Edgecombe HospitalPositionTVET Graduate | InternIntroduction

An opportunity exists for an unemployed Human Resources Intern with an HR Diploma from a TVET College to participate in an internship program at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital, reporting to the Hospital HR Manager.

HR Intern program

Our co-ordinated programme and stimulating work environment will enable you to assist the HRM deliver key HR deliverables and gain valuable HR generalist experience in the following areas:

• Recruitment & Selection
• Employee Relations/Industrial Relations
• Employee Productivity & Wellness
• Leadership & Communication
• Skills & Talent Development
• Payroll & HR Administration (Filling, Payslip sorting and distribution, Dealing with Staff queries, Projects etc.)

You will also receive:

• A monthly intern stipend
• A workplace mentor for the duration of your 12 months’ internship program

Critical Outputs

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Computer literacy
• Knowledgeable on HR Procedures and Practices
• Understanding of BCEA/ LRA

Requirements

• Learners must be unemployed to qualify for this project
• All learners must have completed a Diploma in Human Resources Management from a public TVET College
• Working experience in an HR Administrative Role would be an advantage.
• Interns must not have been part of HWSETA internship programme in prior years

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior

EmailCandace.lottering@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, January 17, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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