Clinic Sister in Charge

My client is currently looking for a Clinic Sister in Charge. This position is based near Pietermaritzburg. This position is based in the Occupational Health Centre and reports to the Human Resources Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage the administrative and operational activities of the primary health care and occupational health care within the clinic to ensure a quality, legally, compliant, efficient, and effective service delivery.
• Manage employee healthcare needs in the occupational health environment within the scope of professional ethical norms.
• Conduct all statutory pre-employment, periodic and exit medical exams and prepare fitness for work certificates.
• Manage prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of work-related illnesses and injury within the business.
• Identify and refer employees in need of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perform specific screening tests and other identified examinations for the identification of potential occupational diseases and injuries, including but not limited to, audiometry, spirometer, vision screening and biological monitoring.
• Participate in the formal and informal auditing of occupational health services in respect of quality, closing out gaps and corrective actions, responsiveness to issues, management of medical records and ensuring data capture is done to the required standard.
• Participate in Health and Safety audits, investigations, and meetings (monthly site and company Safety meetings)
• Perform regular interactive Gemba Walks in the workplace to get insights into common occupational health testing.
• Develop and oversee financial budgets and forecasts with support from Finance Business Partner.
• Adhere to and implement all legislation related to clinical operations.
• Enhance the management of pharmacy drug inventory through implementing company minimum standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a site-specific health evaluation program in accordance with the available Occupational Hygiene Survey.
• Manage the performance and recording of Health Risk Assessments and facility inspections and reporting of the findings.
• Provide a Primary Health Service to eligible employees, their dependents, and registered contractors.
• Compile statistics and reports in align with clinic compliance.
• Administration of documentation relating to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and diseases.
• Identify, motivate, and implement CAPEX projects to acquire, upgrade and maintain equipment in consultation with company Medical Services and the company HR.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
• 5 years’ management experience (Clinic and/or hospital management).
• Registered with South African Nursing counsel (SANC).
• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position, at a similar level reflecting in depth knowledge of clinic management, financial acumen, occupational health management.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act with regulations.
• Key Culture Attributes: Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality & teamwork;
effectively leads and communicates because our people matter.