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Bring your skills as a Healthcare Administrator to Saldanha and join a team that moves fast. This Western Cape role is one to watch.
The Role
This Healthcare Administrator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Saldanha. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the health jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Saldanha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Saldanha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the health jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Meet the Team
Importantly, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Saldanha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Saldanha will be explained during the hiring process.
Core Functions
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
Essential Criteria
- Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.