Job Description

The Local Choice Head Office based in Western cape has an opportunity available for a Clinic Advisor. The main purpose of the role is to assist the The Local Choice Clinic Manger to effectively manage the clinic`s administration for all TLC Clinics and it`s employees while ensuring the organization complies with industry standards and regulations.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Gr12/Matric or Senior Certificate
• Registered as a professional nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• Minimum 3 years working experience as a Registered Nurse

Advantageous:

• Post graduate qualification

Job function:

• Support pharmacist with translating emerging developments and policies into practice for clinics e.g. relevant new legislation.
• Conduct regular clinic visits to identify operational improvement areas and consolidate pharmacy reports for Clinic Manager.
• Support clinics with any required stock, equipment, and ensure it's in working condition according to set standard and operational standards.
• Provide Clinic Staff with information to fulfill the described responsibilities.
• Assist pharmacists to register with respective software companies and coming vendors for smooth running of clinic operations.
• Participate in the development of academic and clinical nursing processes to ensure quality orientation.
• Effectively audit and conduct significant clinical analysis to measure and improve quality of clinical nursing service.
• Review sales reports to monitor clinic sisters' performance and provide reports to management.
• Assist clinic in identifying growth opportunities to drive maximum performance and provide them with the necessary tools and structure.
• Assist in analyzing and monitoring clinic operations, such as patient flow, scheduling, appointments.
• Assist National Clinic Manager with sourcing research projects to improve clinical/nursing service.
• Prepare monthly reports on clinic performance and sales improvement action taken.
• Employee Development:
• Ensure to take part in the training and development of new Clinical staff within The Local Choice Head Office.
• Assist in the planning and promoting of health programs.
• Ensure that TLC clinic sisters are up to date with industry changes and new implementations.
• Continually appraise new guidance and policies to assess relevance for nursing service.
• Ensure compliance with the industry`s legal requirements, good clinical Practise standards and develop strategies to promote and maintain these compliance practices.
• Execute clinical administrative policies and initiate action to enhance patient care programs.
• Ensure all nurses and clinic sisters are registered with the South Africa Nursing council (SANC).
• Support National Clinic Manager with consolidate new store clinic operational requirements.
• Ensure that clinic stock and other nursing requirements are prepared to support new store openings.
• Participate in the training of staff on systems and operations as per agreement.
• Ensure that any rising issues or concerns are managed or escalated to the Clinic Manager.

Competencies:
Essential:

• Excellent telephone manner and language communication skills
• English & Afrikaans - read, write and speak well
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Deadline and Task Driven

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

Skills Required