Wellness Coordinator

Function

Nursing

Facility

Coast West

Position

Wellness Coordinator

Introduction

Exciting opportunities exists for a Registered Nurse, at an Occupational Health Clinic at Port Elizabeth area. The successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of a professional wellness service to our client, as Wellness Coordinator.  To ensure a quality HIV/AIDS Health Service to establish the physical, psychological, and social wellbeing of the worker in a safe environment. 

Critical Outputs

. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

• As part of a multidisciplinary team, assist the client to implement a programme through the provision of outreach and walk in services
• In conjunction with the client, conduct a site health needs assessment
• In consultation with the client and other suppliers, compile and implement an annual health awareness plan and programme.
• Provides case management through assessment and monitoring of chronic conditions, developing individual follow-up plan and ensuring employee compliance to treatment regimen.
• Liaise with employees’ private doctors, local health authorities and members of the multidisciplinary team with the intention of providing holistic care to employees.
• Keep accurate and clear records of all Primary Health Care related activities.
• Counseling and testing of HIV and referral of employees as per the client’s policies and procedures.
• Administration and supervision of employees on DOT (TB) programme.
• Participates in meetings and demonstrates genuine desire to develop strategies for improved clinic operations and a high level of patient care.
• Referral and follow-up of cases.
• Provision of vaccinations on request by the client.
• Provide advice to the client on outbreak of communicable diseases.
• Keep accurate statistics on the implementation of all projects.
• Participate in all wellness and health promotion activities
• Promote health and information on health and wellness within workforce
• Analyze sick notes and report on findings on sick absenteeism management
• Assist with disability management services.
• Fulfil quality audit requirements for the site
• Working well within a team
• Delivering high quality healthcare services.

Requirements

• The candidate must be a current registered Nurse with the SANC.
• Diploma/Degree in General Nursing
• Qualification in Primary Healthcare would be advantageous
• Additional qualification in dispensing
• The candidate should have experience and be competent in basic computer skills, administration, employee relations and communication.
• Candidates who are results orientated, have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs and reduce costs, will be most suitable for this position.
• Perform all duties within the Scope of Practice of a Registered Nursing Practitioner
• Experience in management, administration, financial management, human resource management (including communication and training) are recommended
• Own transport

Competencies

• Valid Code 8 Driver’s license and PDP
• Clinical excellence
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Business insight
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Effective motivator
• Organizational and management skills

Email

Karin.Strydom@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Friday, February 20, 2026