SHERQ Officer Soweto

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd is actively recruiting for a SHERQ Officer position in Soweto. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent• Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare• Location Preference: in Soweto

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Healthcare professionals including SHERQ Officer are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this SHERQ Officer position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Others• Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: SHERQ Officer Company: Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Medical Reference: 206920

Vacancy Details

Employer: Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd

**Job Summary**

The SHERQ Officer will be responsible for overseeing the safety, health, environment, risk, and quality assurance elements of hospital operations. The role involves ensuring strict compliance with health and safety standards for all staff by identifying, preventing, and controlling hospital risks, including infection control. The incumbent will coordinate work systems to guarantee that hospital services adhere to the highest health and safety standards, in line with legal requirements, and that employee working conditions are safe and conducive.

**Minimum Qualifications and Experience:** - Nursing degree/diploma - Current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration required - Risk Management Certificate - 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar setting - Current BLS accreditation - Knowledge of nursing scope of practice in South Africa - Patient care - Quality management

**Job Requirements:**

• Carry out all duties in compliance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH), and National Core Standards. - Develop and coordinate the yearly SHERQ action plan and longer-term SHERQ roadmap, prepare monthly reports on progress, and present feedback at Group forums. - Coordinate with management and staff on policy review and implementation. - Support Hospital Manager in the annual review of National Core Standards to ensure compliance. - Liaise with relevant HR Business Partner to initiate and coordinate a training plan and update information for personnel, audit, and DOH requirements. - Assist in retaining current quality accreditations and work towards the attainment of new quality accreditations. - Compile relevant SHERQ reports and progress on all incidents and accident investigations and report back to Hospital Management and Head Office with recommendations and timelines. - Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with overall legislation and COID, including investigations and findings within prescribed standards. - Formulate and maintain updated guidelines and procedures for prevention, identification, and control of infection at the hospital level, as well as corrective actions such as isolation precautions. - Develop and maintain an updated risk register, including actions to mitigate risks while ensuring accurate reporting and record keeping of all SHERQ activities. - Facilitate all forms of risk assessment (e.g., general, manual handling, radiation exposure, fire prevention) and act as the final authority where a specialist response is required in relation to risk assessments performed by others on site. - Monitor absenteeism and staff trends following an incident, and address them according to company policies and procedures (e.g., needle-stick injuries and exposure to body fluids). - Ensure that all staff have the required personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific jobs. - Conduct environmental, hygiene, and patient safety checks within the ward, taking prompt action when required, to meet set clinical quality standards according to agreed policies and procedures.