Life Healthcare Vacancies

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Admissions Clerk

FunctionPatient servicesFacilityLife Roseacres HospitalPositionAdmissions ClerkIntroduction

A vacancy exists for an Admissions Clerk, based at Life Roseacres Hospital reporting to the Reception Supervisor. The successful candidate will manage the financial and clinical risks of the patient event by ensuring accurate coding, collection of clinical information, and accounts submissions of patient hospitalization to achieve key strategic objectives.Critical Outputs

• Carrying out admissions, discharges and receptionist duties in accordance with hospital protocols
• Liaising with medical aids to obtain authorisation for pre-admission or admission
• Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients including coding, billing, finalising and submission of casualty files
• Receiving, receipting and handling of cash and completing drop safe register and dropping of cash in designated safes
• Daily management of the No-Auth screens to facilitate patient authorisation
• Adhering to all Pre-admission, admissions and related protocols
• Working 12 hour shifts including weekends, public holidays and night duty as applicable
• Answering the hospital switchboard when required
• Collection of co-payments, deductibles, private fees when applicable as well as related documentation
• Working out estimates on system for private patients according to group protocols
• Performing general administration duties involved in the pre-admission and admission of patients.
• Follow up of unregistered babies with schemes to obtain authorisation for admission
• Daily clearing of the rejection screens to manage and reduce financial risk
• Daily banking
• Understanding and following the processes of admitting COID (Injury on duty) patients.
• Other tasks as delegated by Line Manager

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 Qualification and Computer proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) – Academic checks will be performed to verify certificates and qualifications
• English as a first language – Verbal & written
• Strong customer service ethics and the ability to work under pressure with the ability to multitask
• Accurate handling of cash. (ITC and criminal checks will be performed on shortlisted candidates)
• Must be reliable, motivated, dedicated and hardworking
• Excellent communication skills & experience in dealing with customers, with English as a pre-requisite.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical aid and funder rules is preferable
• Working knowledge of Impilo and Imeds or related hospital admission systems will be an advantage
• Should be able to operate a busy switchboard and have an excellent telephone etiquette
• Must have own or reliable transportation to work due to shift working hours
• The position requires an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised individual

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Monitoring
• Attention to detail
• Rule orientation

EmailDorothea.Boshoff@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateWednesday, July 23, 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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HR Officer

FunctionHuman resourcesFacilityLife St Dominic’s HospitalPositionHR OfficerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for an HR Officer at Life St Dominics Hospital reporting to the HR Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering on the Group and Hospital HR strategy in the St Dominic’s cluster hospitals under indirect and direct supervision.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team to achieve delivery of quality customer care; and improve employee value proposition and business efficiencies at the hospital. This will be done with and through the line by providing sound people management leadership, support, planning, policy/legislative interpretation, communication, developing sound relationships and change capability in line with Life Group objectives.Critical Outputs

• Work with Hospital HR Manager and function specialists and assist with HR delivery.

Recruitment & Selection

• Partner Line Managers to ensure effective recruitment and sound processes
• Assist Line Management to formulate the hospital resourcing needs and implement strategies to attract, retain and develop employees (includes transformation, flexible staffing).
• Assist with coaching, guiding and assisting managers and supervisors on HR / people management.
• Assist with monthly induction and on-boarding of employees

Employee Engagement and Enablement

• Learn the local effective employee engagement and enablement strategy in the hospital and support the HM to enhance the company EVP (including survey actions, reward & recognition)
• Assist the HRM to monitor performance management and absence management processes and be well versed in these to be able to analyse trends/understand issues and ensure employee productivity in the business by being able to craft effective solutions.
• Support employees access wellness programmes and partner with EHS to plan integrated wellness activities for the hospital including participating in organizing wellness days. 

Training and Development

• Assist the Hospital HR Manager compile the annual work skills plan and participate in organizing relevant HR, IR and Wellness training in the period.
• Arrange training in line with the Hospital needs and make necessary arrangements, such as, sending out invitations, reminders to the staff.
• Influence the line and drive the annual training report and achieve all agreed targets

HR Projects

• Help the Hospital HR Manager drive and implement HR, Functional and Business projects through the line.
• Support the Hospital HR Manager implement Hospital initiatives and participate in analysing HR trends and metrics including developing solutions.

Transformation

• Provide effective guidance and promote diversity in the hospital
• Learn to work through the line to ensure effective Employment Equity/BBEEE planning, execution and legal compliance (including target setting and achievement).
• Attend Quarterly EE and Training meetings and be able to talk to the plan and principles that drive the EE agenda.

HR Best Practices, Compliance and Risk Mitigation

• Keep up with industry best practices for HR standards.
• Support the Hospital HR Manager and partner Line Managers to ensure best practices, policy and process compliance and HR risks mitigation.
• Assist with MSA audits.
• Support Employee Services by ensuring good administration, accuracy, quality and achievement of deadlines (Kronos and payroll submission deadlines) and develop sound relationships with the FPA and Employee Services team at HO 

HR Administration

• Ensure appropriate administrative support keeping employee records up to date and accurate.
• Create and maintain an efficient filing system for the HR Dept.
• Conduct regular audits on employee files to ensure all paperwork is per the company audit requirements.

Effective Employee Relations

• Support the Hospital’s engagement and communication structures e.g. departmental meetings, consultative forum.
• Assist the Hospital HR Manager to provide HR support and risk mitigation advice to Manco, Line Managers and employees on day-to-day industrial relations, including, but not limited to, assisting with investigating IR matters, drafting charges, grievances and disciplinary hearings.
• Assist the Hospital HR Manager in preparing case material for CCMA.

HR value proposition in the Hospital

• Work with Hospital HR Manager to deliver the Hospital HR plan aligned to the HR company strategy and regional operational objectives
• Practice HR visibility and sound partnering with Line Managers in the hospital and act as an HR knowledge resource.                         
• Provide excellent customer service to internal employees by assisting them with any queries they may have.

Requirements

• Minimum NQF level 7 Degree in Human Resource Management or other HR level 7 related qualification
• General knowledge of HR best practices
• Previous experience in Healthcare desirable.
• Good knowledge of all Microsoft packages including Word, Outlook and Excel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Drive & energy
• Detail Orientated
• Ethical behavior
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Motivating and developing people
• Able to listen and follow instructions
• Able to work effectively as part of a team to achieve a common goal

EmailStDominicsRecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, June 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.

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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Application Support Specialist

OtherFacilityLife Head OfficePositionApplication Support SpecialistIntroduction

A vacancy exist for an Application Support Specialist, based at Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld, reporting to Business Support Manager. The successful candidate will provide essential support for hospital information systems and ensure they operate optimally for all key stakeholders.Critical Outputs

The Support Specialist will support all relevant HIS (Hospital Information Systems)

SAP MM, Impilo, Imeds, P&F, Synchramed, CKS, Digilife, TASS, CMM, Surgicom

• Ensuring the effective operation of all hospital information systems. In terms of being:
  • Available
  • Performance acceptable
• Ensuring that access granted to all systems is as per governance policies and protocols
• Ensuring the effective utilisation of these systems through:
  • The incident management system and complying to agreed service level agreements
  • Ensuring necessary information and investigations are done before logging issues with the developers/vendors
  • Assisting all users that have a gap in their knowledge and skills
  • After hour support/standby
• Ensuring that the quality customer satisfaction is maintained for all key stakeholders at Head Office and at hospital level
• Ensuring own competency for all new applicable programmes and initiatives in the business
• Complying to all governance protocols in terms of Health, Safety, Quality and Environment
• Partake in Change Control meetings
• Log defects in DevOps and drive with developers till resolved
• Partake in application deployments.
• Proactively identify shortcomings, issues, etc. in system functionalities, procedures and performance and make recommendations for changes/improvements
• Follow change governance process for any changes required in IT environment
• Provide post-implementation user support

Requirements

• Grade 12
• 3-5 years hospital experience
• Life Healthcare systems experience will be advantageous
• Proven computer literacy in terms of Microsoft Office

Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Deadline driven
• Ability to handle pressure
• Building relationships
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Team Orientation

Emailcareers@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, June 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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Artisan | Plumber

EngineeringFacilityLife Carstenhof HospitalPositionArtisan | PlumberIntroduction

A permanent vacancy exists for an Artisan at Life Carstenhof Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for all plumbing, day-to-day works orders and work to support the strategic objectives of the hospital business plan.Critical Outputs

• Responsible for all Maintenance related issues on a day-to-day basis
• Responsible for all general maintenance enquiries relating to Doctors and Nursing Staff.
• Provide line managers with relevant information as required.
• Be available for call outs and standby duties.
• Any other related tasks as delegated by the Hospital Engineering Manager within the Hospital and its surroundings.
• Maintain a comprehensive hospital engineering management system.
• Attend to urgent matters, repairing items only requiring basic skills to ensure continuous availabilities.
• Maintain a comprehensive hospital engineering management system

Requirements

• Grade 12
• N3/Trade Test with Plumbing experience a must.
• Should have at least 5 years artisan experience
• Skills required include good management skills, people skills, contract management skills and project management skills
• Good analytical and lateral thinking abilities, results driven, takes initiatives, hands on approach, service orientation, initiative and the ability to inspire professionalism, attention to detail, strong results orientation and excellent communication skills.
• The successful candidate should also be familiar with all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
• Valid driver’s license (code 8) with own serviceable car for standby purposes

Competencies

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

EmailRecruitment.Carstenhof@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateMonday, June 23, 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.

External employment application form

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

FunctionMarketing and CommunicationsFacilityLife Entabeni and Life St Josephs HospitalPositionMarketing and Communications CoordinatorIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator based at Life Entabeni 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, utilising specialist GP, community and Emergency Unit Channels to drive return on investment.Critical 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.
• 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 to patient catchment areas independently.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills is essential.
• Excellent time management skills is essential.
• The ability to work in a pressured and changing environment
• Computer literacy (Word, Power Point and Advanced Excel e.g. pivot tables) 

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 by example
• Motivating and developing people

Emailentabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, June 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.

External employment application form

Receptionist

FunctionPatient servicesFacilityLife Flora HospitalPositionReceptionistIntroduction

A vacancy exists for Receptionist at Life Flora Hospital reporting to Sonja Rossouw, Admission Supervisor. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of patient services by enabling smooth running and support in delivering quality patient careCritical Outputs

• Greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing patients appropriately and professionally.
• Be willing to listen, help and take action of all customer complaints
• Performing general administration duties involved in the admission of patients.
• Manage the accuracy of the admission process and the prevention of potential risk factors.
• Assist patients with completion of admission information forms.
• Capture patient details and procedures accurately.
• Scanning documents into the system, i.e. referral letters, medical aid cards etc.
• Booking patients for special procedures and supply pre-examination requirements to patients and units where necessary.
• Confirm authorization for certain procedures.
• Answering the telephone and resolve queries, or direct to relevant parties.
• Manage payments made at reception and billing of patient accounts, where applicable.
• Being aware of the patients’ status in the waiting area, i.e. examination completed and waiting for results etc.
• Ensure principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to; ensure safe and clean hygienic environment
• Foster a harmonious relationship between the reception staff, patients and hospital staff.
• Operating the switchboard in a relief capacity.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Receptionist and General administrative experience
• Knowledge of hospital procedures and medical terminology will be an advantage
• Knowledge and application of patient administration systems, policies and procedures
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

EmailFlora.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, June 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.

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 Administration Clerk

FunctionFinance/AdministrationFacilityLife The Glynnwood HospitalPositionSenior Administration ClerkIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Senior Administration Clerk, based at The Glynnwood Hospital, reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing full support to the Finance teamCritical Outputs

• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.
• Preparing and capturing of purchase requisitions on SAP.
• Resolve queries on creditor accounts.
• Prepare daily banking.
• Handling of petty cash.
• Prepare and upload the cashbook daily.
• Assist with managing the accounts receivable sub-system.
• Assist with internal control checks.
• Prepare accruals and journals at month-end.
• Managing refunds.
• Managing the Hospital Float boxes.
• Submitting and following up on Onetime payments.
• Managing Swift payments from overseas.
• Assist FSC with debtor reconciliation queries.
• Load CEPS for replacement CAPEX on SAP.
• Admin Audit checklist – Annually.
• Adhoc requirements by Management.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting/ Bookkeeping.
• Experience in Finance department is advantageous.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel and word) is essential.
• Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (iMpilo) will be an advantage.
• A person who is results-oriented, pays attention to detail, and has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills. Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time are required.

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

EmailGlynnwood.vacancies@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateTuesday, June 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.

External employment application form

Credit Controller

FunctionFinance/AdministrationFacilityLife Wilgeheuwel HospitalPositionCredit ControllerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Credit Controller, based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, reporting to the Patient Services Manager. The successful candidate should have strong business acumen and the ability to coordinate, implement and sustain the credit control process through empowering and influencing.Critical Outputs

• Ensuring accurate and efficient administration of the credit control function.
• Ensure all accounts are followed up in accordance with the working protocols
• Manage hospital DSO’s in line with budget per unit
• Includes the responsibility and functions for more than one business unit
• Ensure that the age analysis is managed in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols, targets and objectives.
• Develop sound relationships with both internal and external customers including patients, funders, doctors and private patients.
• Compliance with working procedures and quality requirements.
• Accurate processing of the medical aid remittances and resolving short payments accordingly
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Qualification – Grade 12
• Must have credit control experience
• Experience in a healthcare environment would be an advantage
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment is critical.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Leading by example
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior

EmailWilgeheuwel.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateMonday, June 23, 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.

External employment application form

Pharmacy Stock Controller

FunctionPharmacyFacilityLife Brenthurst HospitalPositionPharmacy Stock ControllerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Sessional Pharmacy Stock Controller based at Life Brenthurst Hospital. The successful candidate will be required to achieve the relevant stock management outputs.Critical Outputs

Effective asset management:

• Daily capturing of invoices and handling of invoice queries
• Item master maintenance
• Bin maintenance and preference level maintenance
• Follow up on out-of-stock letters
• Convey out of stock, back orders and alternatives sourced timeously
• Price queries with Head Office and Processing of transfers to wards, theatre and Renal unit
• Processing of inter-hospital transfers and processing of supplier credits
• Managing negative stock report
• Stock Count Preparation and capturing
• Achieving optimal system utilization
• MIR6, unrecorded liabilities and GRIR
• Doctors accounts

Effective financial management:

• Printing and actioning of daily and monthly stock management reports
• Overseeing stock count process and variance investigation

Effective people management:

• Maintaining open communication with staff, encouraging good employee relationships and teamwork

Other:

• General administrative tasks g. filing of invoices

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Previous pharmacy stock control experience will be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills are very important as good relationships with all staff are essential
• Good mathematical skills and attention to detail
• Computer proficiency (MS office)

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Building relationships
• Resilience
• Customer responsiveness
• Engaging diversity
• Organizational awareness
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Excellence orientation
• Action-orientated
• Ethical behaviour

Emailnothemba.mntambo@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateMonday, June 23, 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.

External employment application form

Ambulance Emergency Assistant

FunctionAmbulanceFacilityRichards BayPositionAmbulance Emergency AssistantIntroduction

Exciting Two permanent position will become available for an Ambulance Emergency Assistants at Life Health Solutions (LHS), as part of the Life EMS Department, in Richards Bay. The successful candidates will be responsible for the rendering of quality services, which is effective and efficient, and meets and exceeds company and customers’ expectations and requirements. The successful candidate will work 12 hour shifts on a rotation basis, as and when required based on operational demands.Critical Outputs

• Provide quality Emergency Medical, Rescue Services at the designated client sites.
• Provide emergency care, including medical response and medical rescue (where required and specified by the Client).
• Ensure legal compliance and confidentiality of personal information of the Client’s employees and contractors, related documentation, treatment and care.
• Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of the HPCSA, Life LHS / Life EMS and the Client.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the workplace and base station, adhering to infection control policies and procedures as well as safety policies and procedures.
• Implementation and adherence to infection control policies and procedures as well as safety policies and procedures.
• Contributing to the enhancement of working relationships, co-operation and communication within the EMS department, Occupational Health clinics and the Client.
• Assist with patient testing, monitoring and treatment in the on-site Occupational Health clinics.
• General administrative functions i.e. assist with the compiling of relevant procedures, maintaining patient files, record keeping, stock and asset control, replenishment of Client’s first aid boxes in accordance with a replenishment schedule and plan.
• Assistance with in-service training of staff and, where required, Client employees.
• Ensuring the total satisfaction of our clients through continuous improvement and added value.
• Form part of the Client’s Emergency Response Team and assist with any specific training requirements they might have.
• Participation in the Client’s internal audits and ensuring compliance to Key Performance Indicators.
• Be physically fit and capable of passing a required functional work capacity fitness examination.Ensuring compliance with legal, HPCSA and OHSA requirements. 
• Be in good health. The candidate is required to undergo a fitness to work medical examination (including a drug screening test).

Requirements

• Current registration with the HPCSA Professional Board of Emergency Care Providers as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant with, at least, 3 years’ clinical work experience, in an operation environment. Smelter experience will be an advantage.
• *Certificate of Competence of the following Medical Rescue courses will be an advantage:
• Motor Vehicle Rescue
• Confined Space Rescue

* Candidates with the above courses will be given preference

• **Current certificates – (advantageous and will be a requirement to successfully complete these courses, if appointed):
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider
• International Trauma Life Support

* *Candidates with the above courses will be given preference

• Certificate of Competence (advantageous and may be a requirement to successfully complete these courses, if appointed):
• Defensive Driving

Industrial experience would be advantageous.

• Good general understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Life LHS and the Client.
• A motivated team player, who is willing to offer extended commitment to ensure operational standards and efficiencies are met and maintained.
• Excellent interpersonal and client liaison skills and able to work to tight timelines and client deliverables.
• Ability to cope under pressure within a complex, challenging environment.
• Computer literacy in all recognized Microsoft Office packages ESSENTIAL.
• Code C1 (10) or above with PrDP – (non-negotiable).
• Own reliable transport – (non-negotiable).
• Own accommodation

*Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will NOT be consideredCompetencies

• Problem-solving, judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Drive and energy analysis and
• Motivating and developing people
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills

Emailchad.jones@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateWednesday, June 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.

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.

External employment application form

Porter

Patient servicesFacilityLife Beacon Bay HospitalPositionPorterIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Porter, based at Life Beacon Bay Hospital, reporting to Brigitt Raffie, Admission Supervisor. The successful candidate will be part of a professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality in patient care.Critical Outputs

• Be friendly to customers
• Deliver correspondence in the hospital
• Be able to work under pressure
• Safe Transporting of patients between hospital departments, including wards, doctor’s rooms, radiology and pathology
• Distribution of internal memos and correspondence
• Directing patients and visitors in a friendly manner to relevant departments within the hospital
• Ensure a well maintained and clean reception area and presentation of Life healthcare magazines and promotional material
• Assist with compiling patient pre-admission packs
• Other tasks as assigned by the Reception Supervisor

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Driver’s license and valid PDP
• Team player
• Customer orientated
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Proficient in English (talk, read and write)
• Accuracy with figures
• Ability to work flexible hours/overtime according to operational requirements
• The Candidate should have the ability to work independently and manage time effectively

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)

EmailRecruitment.Beaconbay@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateWednesday, June 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.

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.

External employment application form

Driver

FunctionAdminFacilityLife Flora HospitalPositionDriverIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Driver, based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Peris Naicker the Operations Engineering Manager.  The successful candidate will be responsible for all duties pertaining to transportation at the hospital.Critical Outputs

• Develop sound working relationships with both internal and external customers
• Deliver a superior quality service
• Adhere to department, hospital and company protocols at all time
• Act as a messenger
• Conduct planned vehicle checks and garaging of vehicles and timely reporting of major defects
• Deliver documents to various places as and when required
• Delivering and collection of equipment when required.
• Conduct basic duties as allocated.
• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Infection Control Policies as well as related legislation

Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Grade 12 and code 08 driver’s license with public driving permit
• Five (5) years’ experience with good driving skills
• Ability to understand orders and instructions
• Able to write in neat and legible print 
• Previous hospital environment experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organising skills
• Resilience and stress tolerance
• Strong customer orientation

Competencies

• Problem –Solving, analysis and judgement        
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• English verbal and written communication skills
• Action Orientation
• Team Player
• Building relationships
• Leading by example
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness

EmailFlora.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateThursday, June 26, 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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