Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Clinic Coordinator for its Mthatha operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.
What This Role Involves
Crucially, the Clinic Coordinator position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Mthatha and across the health jobs space.
Practically speaking, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mthatha operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mthatha much easier.
Your Workplace
In addition, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Based in Mthatha
Working in Mthatha means a place within the Coega Industrial Development Zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Mthatha office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mthatha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Mthatha.
About the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mthatha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mthatha will be explained during the hiring process.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
Minimum Requirements
- Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.