Healthcare Administrator

Job Description

Join our dedicated team as a Healthcare Administrator in Durban. In this role, you will coordinate healthcare operations, support staff management, and drive efficiencies across various departments to enhance patient care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administrative team in managing day-to-day operations.
• Ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards in healthcare operations.
• Create strategies for cost reduction while maintaining quality patient care.
• Drive initiatives for staff engagement and professional development.
• Analyze and report on operational performance and improvement opportunities.
• Foster a positive workplace culture among healthcare employees.
• Manage patient feedback processes and lead service recovery efforts.
• Support marketing initiatives to promote healthcare services.
• Stay updated with healthcare administration trends and legislation.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance healthcare delivery systems.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field
• Master's degree is advantageous

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare administration or relevant field

Technical Skills

• Project Management
• Healthcare Compliance
• Data Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Certifications

• Certified Healthcare Administrator (CHA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Languages

• English: Fluent
• Zulu: Conversational

Advantageous

• Experience using healthcare management software: Familiarity with software systems used in healthcare administration for record keeping and communication.
• Understanding of healthcare financial processes: Knowledge of budgeting and financial management in a healthcare context.