Career Opportunities at Mediclinic

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To conduct both general administrative support to the MCSA research coordinator and committee as well as research governance tasks and administration for specific project areas within the research office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Provide administrative support to the Research function
• Maintain a research database and web page of all research activities within MCSA
• Correspond with clinicians, researchers, academic institutions, and study sponsors to ensure efficient processing of research applications, agreements and letters

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Secretarial or other relevant qualification

DESIRED EDUCATION

• Health or research related qualification
• Research methodologies and good clinical practice training

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years office administration experience
• Practical experience of providing administrative support to research projects or in a research area

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience managing a clinical research register and ensuring research governance

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Clinical Trials Management Systems and Electronic Data Capture
• Database entry and spread sheet management
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle the administration of projects within tight timeframes and perform under pressure
• Knowledge of private healthcare sector and clinical research
• Meeting management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and Zoom platforms for team communication and virtual meetings
• Proficient computer skills, particularly MS Office software, spread sheets and databases, and web-based platforms
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Secretarial (Report formatting, meeting scheduling, agendas and minutes, diary management; and telephone)
• SharePoint (surveys and access administration)
• Website management
• Writing, editing, and proofreading skills

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To support nursing unit staff in delivering safe and quality patient care that promotes and meets the healthcare needs of patients

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Support and assist nursing unit staff in the delivery of quality patient care within a team approach

• Identify and report risks in line with hospital policies
• Contribute to a positive patient experience through assisting the nursing unit staff
• Provide administrative support to the nursing unit staff as specified
• Contribute to a learning environment that builds staff competence by participating in continuous personal development
• Ensure that required stock is utilised efficiently and accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: An appropriate qualification as a Care Worker

DESIRED EDUCATION: Grade 12

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Essential minimum experience: Experience in a healthcare environment

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None 

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of stock control principles
• Reporting and documenting events / tasks
• Knowledge of Medico,legal risks
• Knowledge of administrative tasks
• Understanding of patient experience aspects
• Understanding of patient care principles
• Application of infection prevention and control principles
• All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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Job Description

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific speciality area

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Nursing care plan skills
• Risk identification