Ward Administrator

 Ward Administrator

Netcare Umhlanga Hospital – ICU 1

A vacancy exists in the ICU 1 Department at Netcare Umhlanga Hospital for above position. The successful applicant will report directly to the Unit Manager.

Key inputs:

Administrative duties which include:  General Administration  Switchboard duties  Discharge / Transfer of patients  Create and update files  Complies monthly stats  Takes minutes at monthly meetings.  Controls stationary budget  Stock control  Perform a public relations function by liaising with patients, relatives, doctors and external organisations.  Liaising with laundry, maintenance and kitchen services  Assist Unit Managers with monitoring of off-duties, leave and cost containment.  Daily stock movement duties and administration (housekeeping, identifying slow moving stock, near-expiry stock);  Dispensing surgical stock Data capturing, packing of stock and replenishing stock  Preparation and participation in all aspects of a full stock take and monthly cyclical counts  Assisting Theatre with queries  Maintain a good interpersonal relationship with Pharmacy Department, nursing personal and unit manager.

Education:

 Matriculated (Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate) 

 Computer literacy 

 Secretarial experience would be an advantage 

Experience:

Computer literacy – able to use the in house computer software  Previous PA and stock control experience advantageous  Well versed with medical terminology  Have working knowledge of medicines and surgical appliances and accessories  Be equipped with good verbal and interpersonal communication skills  Be able to do preparation of full stock count  Have previous experience in handling of stock and stock related activities  Be prepared to work flexible hours/shift work when necessary. Previous experience with medical / pharmaceutical goods (advantageous) 

Knowledge:

 Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions  Ability to work effectively and co-operatively with others by establishing and maintaining good working relationships  Ability to display a good customer- focus by developing and sustaining productive customer relationships  Ability to prioritise by managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed effectively  Ability to produce work of a high quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks  Strong administrative and organizational skills

Maintaining a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge by keeping abreast of current development and trends in the medical related field impacting on the post Ability to set high standards of performance for self and others to ensure the successful completion of assignments or tasks

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NETCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Company's approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to umhlangaapplications@netcare.co.za .Please include reference: Ward Admin 1. 

 Please note: 

 Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the current and past Netcare direct line managers of the applicant and the relevant Netcare HR Managers. Employees are therefore encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line manager is aware of the application.  The terms and conditions of employment relating to the function which you have applied for will be based on those that exist in the Division within which you will be employed.  In the event of a candidate having any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to perform the job function, the candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can be made.  By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes (should you be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent.  If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided for a period of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner.