Life Healthcare Vacancies

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Central Administration Support Clerk

AdministrationFacilityLife Healthcare Head Office | Oxford ParkPositionCentral Administration Support ClerkIntroduction

Two exciting new vacancies exists for Central Administration Support Clerks, based at Life Healthcare Head Office, Oxford Park, reporting to the National Complementary Services Manager – Patient Services. The successful candidates will be responsible for Billing & Claiming of Chronic Renal Dialysis Treatments for all East Rand Dialysis units.Critical Outputs

• Ensure that all chronic haemodialysis treatments for the day are authorised, billed and submitted by the following business day 10H00.
• Reconcile billing completed for treatment sessions and send to the relevant renal unit for sign off
• In approved circumstances only – Facilitate and support the renal unit in sending authorisation requests for new Chronic Renal Dialysis patients.
• Monitor un-posted reports per renal unit to ensure billing is complete and claims are submitted by the agreed time after treatment is completed.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Computer literacy (Basic MS Office) is a requirement
• Knowledge of hospital processes, working procedures and medical terminology will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills & experience in dealing with external and internal customers
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Teamwork
• Previous experience will be an advantage
• Strong customer service ethic and ability to organize, plan and work under pressure
• Knowledge of medical aid funder rules will be an advantage
• Strong ability to reach KPI’s as agreed at all times
• Excellent state of health
• The ability to work under tremendous pressure
• The ability to work very accurately

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Professional and technical proficiency
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Contact

Luane Van WykTel011 219 9644Emailluane.vanwyk@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateTuesday, August 27, 2024

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

Handyman

FunctionEngineeringFacilityLife Wilgers HospitalPositionHandymanIntroduction

A vacancy has become available for a Handyman at Life Wilgers Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of installation and maintenance of electrical power, lighting and control systems as well as air-conditioning required for the Hospital infrastructure.Critical Outputs

• Inspect all hospital spaces/areas daily to identify problems or defects with building, land, furniture, and fixtures.
• Respond to ward and general area requests for soft maintenance services, including replacing air filters, installing new locks, and troubleshooting smoke detectors.
• Repair plumbing, furniture, ironmongery, bathroom fixtures and fittings and safety systems in the wards as required.
• Ensure the parking lot and sidewalks are free from any obstructive features that may cause harm.
• Inspect and maintain fire sprinklers, boosters, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers and common area rubbish receptacles on the premises.
• Provide nursing staff with advice and guidance on maintaining their wards and common areas.
• Respond to requests from doctor’s rooms, auxiliary services areas and soft services maintenance requests as reported.
• Be fully capable of maintaining and repairing fixture such as air conditioning, carpentry, drywall, small power, flooring, kitchen, bath, roofing, windows and doors.
• Perform electrical repairs, installations and HVAC work.
• Excellent completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is high priority.
• Assume responsibility in the absence of other maintenance staff members.
• Be on standby for emergency maintenance requirements of the hospital.
• Restoration and/ or repairs of buildings and equipment, and risk management.
• The candidate must have a good understanding of equipment.
• Be physically fit to move furniture if needed.
• Excellent fault-finding skills, must have,
• Maintain a preventative maintenance programme
• Adhere to safe working conditions.
•  Have their own transport.
• Issue of medical gas cylinders on demand to wards.
• Change cylinders on emergency gas manifolds.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Experience in operations or engineering maintenance.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment
• Proof of competency in any of the following fields: building, plumbing, carpentry, welding, or tiling.
• Qualified electrician
• Must be able to work under pressure and complete tasks timeously.
• Own transport for standby.

Competencies

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

EmailWilgers.CV@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateWednesday, August 28, 2024

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

Maintenance Assistant

EngineeringFacilityLife Entabeni HospitalPositionMaintenance AssistantIntroduction

This job exists to ensure well-maintained assets and workforce productivity by assisting the electrician in eliminating potential delays through carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance on all electronic and electrical equipment.Critical Outputs

• Assist the electrical artisan personnel balance their need for daily output with their need for equipment reliability and a well-maintained facility through proactive maintenance.
• Effectively execute corrective maintenance work assigned for the day within the facility.
• Ensure that all internal beneficiaries of Maintenance receive timely, efficient and quality service.
• Ensure electrical equipment reliability though sound soft maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Carryout soft electrical maintenance work and equipment repair.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.
• Successfully utilize handheld tools, bench tools and measuring instruments to execute maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical materials, tools, equipment, and testing instruments such as multi-meter, volt-ohm meter, amp-probe, etc.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to make and work from measurements and to make mathematical computations required to complete assigned tasks
• Assist the electrician with assembly, disassembly and removal of sub-assets from isolated electrical systems.
• Effectively arrange and administrate resources to execute day-to-day corrective maintenance reported to the department with the goal being to minimize backlog.
• Effectively assist the electrician in keeping the electrical storeroom organized and clean while informing of stock level on critical spares.
• Collaborate effectively with the maintenance personnel to anticipate repair work before jobs become emergencies

Requirements

• At least Matric with Mathematics & Physical Science passed plus a formal training in electrical installation soft skills, or minimum N2 qualification in either Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy Current) engineering with a minimum of 3 years as an electrical assistant.
• 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

Competencies

• Planning & organising
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication
• Action orientation
• Organizational awareness
• Building relationships
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation

Emailentabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateThursday, August 29, 2024

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

Porter

PorterFacilityLife Wilgers HospitalPositionPorterIntroduction

A Vacancy exists for a Porter, based at Life Wilgers Hospital reporting to the Admission Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of uncompromising quality care in line with Company strategic objectives and applicable Health/ Nursing legislation.Critical Outputs

• Professional interaction with clients
• Transport patients from reception to wards and vice versa.
• Transport patients from wards to doctor’s rooms & X-rays and other allied health professional rooms.
• Assist patients with their luggage on admission or discharge.
• Check Wheelchairs for cleanliness and whether in need of repairs (maintain good working condition).
• Assist in the making of work related photocopies and patient files and folders
• Distribution of Memo’s and documents to the wards, Doctors rooms and Allied professionals
• Collection of stationary and stock for the department

Requirements

• Matric – Grade 12
• An enthusiastic, motivated, Punctual & well organised individual with initiative and ability to handle pressure. Must be able to work shifts (day or night) and overtime as required.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Own or reliable transport due to the nature of shift work
• Bilingual with Proficiency in English, both verbal and written and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to push heavy individuals in wheel chairs, beds or assist heavy patients in or out of vehicles.
• Experience in a hospital environment and the transportation of ill or invalid persons would be preferred
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage

Competencies

• Planning & organizing
• Drive & energy
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Customer responsiveness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

EmailWilgers.CV@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateThursday, August 29, 2024

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

Messenger

Patient servicesFacilityLife Hilton HospitalPositionMessengerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Messenger position reporting to the Reception Supervisor, Olivia De Wee. The successful candidate will be responsible for Hospital Deliveries and the Safe Transporting of Patients throughout the hospital.Critical Outputs

Messenger Duties:

• Carry out hospital deliveries and trips as per authorisation.
• Maintain accurate records of the logbook.
• Maintain the vehicle i.e. cleanliness etc.
• Check and report faults to ensure road worthiness.
• To perform drivers, function in accordance with the region policies and procedures, SHEQ requirements and the Road Traffic Act and Regulations.
• To successfully complete the advanced driver training course.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of Hospital Procedures.
• Must be familiar with Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas.
• Must be able to use their initiative.

Porter Duties

• Safe Transporting of patients between hospital departments, including wards, Doctors’ rooms, Radiology and Pathology.
• Distribution of internal memos and correspondence.
• Directing patients and visitors in a friendly manner to the 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

• Valid Matric Certificate.
• Valid Code 8 Drivers License (PDP would be a pre-requisite).
• Previous hospital environment experience advantageous.
• Must be able to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be physically fit due to the nature of the job.
• Must display a pleasant disposition and take pride in appearance.
• Must understand and display patient centric principles.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Atleast 3 years’ experience as a Driver.
• The candidate must be able to manage time effectively.

Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Drive and energy.
• Ethical behaviour
• Organisational awareness.
• Pleasant disposition and appearance.
• Management of time.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.

EmailHiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateTuesday, August 27, 2024

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

Credit Controller

Finance/AdministrationFacilityNational Credit Risk Department Head OfficePositionCredit ControllerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a permanent Credit Controller, based at Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld, reporting to Razeenah Khan– Key accounts 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 (either at a medical aid or in a hospital).
• Medical aid collections or administration experience advantageous.
• Must have experience in the Healthcare environment.
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment.
• Understanding of the Private Healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.
• Computer proficiency.

Competencies

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

EmailRazeenah.khan@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateSaturday, August 31, 2024

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

Laundry Assistant

OtherFacilityLife PE LaundryPositionLaundry AssistantIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Laundry Assistant at the Life P.E Laundry. The successful candidate will be responsible for the handling, washing, folding, ironing and distribution of linen for Life Healthcare Hospitals within the Port Elizabeth region.Critical Outputs

• Liaison with management/supervisors
• Good housekeeping
• Maintaining health and safety regulations
• Waste disposal management
• Washing, drying, ironing, and folding of linen
• Collection, distribution and accurate recording of linen to all units in the facilities
• Cleaning, mopping and dusting in laundry
• Cleaning of laundry equipment
• Control the linen levels according to requirements
• Control the quality of the linen distributed and received
• Stock take of linen to be done as required
• Neatness and cleanliness of linen store room required
• Ensure compliance with LHC Laundry policy standards, other relevant legislation and OSH Act

Requirements

• Matric certificate required (Grade 12)
• Previous laundry experience will be an advantage.
• Able to do physical labour
• Good relationship skills are necessary
• Must be a team player as you will be required to work in a team at all times
• Knowledge of a hospital environment will be an advantage
• Able to work shifts and weekends as required

Competencies

• Honest
• Loyal
• On Time
• Display ethical behavior
• Good inter-personal skills
• Team player

Fax086 683 6827EmailRecruitmenthr@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateSunday, September 1, 2024

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

All the best with your applications

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