Stores Assistant
- Function
- Pharmacy
- Facility
- Life Anncron Hospital
- Position
- Stores Assistant
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Stores Assistant based at Life Anncron Hospital, reporting to Pharmacy Manager, Annecke Barnard. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective management of stock in Pharmacy as well as the rest of the hospital.
- Critical Outputs
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- Receiving, unpacking and storage of surgical stock received.
- Good housekeeping practices
- Ensure regular labeling of surgical bins in the pharmacy.
- Assist with & manage stock distribution to units through auto transfers (MRP).
- Assist with cycle counts and stock takes in Pharmacy.
- Credit stock according to the correct process.
- Assist with management of dead stock in Pharmacy.
- Assist with management of overstock in Pharmacy
- Assist with stock management related to expiry dates, damaged stock, stock rotation and all ad hoc activities.
- When needed, assist with pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between Wards and Pharmacy.
- Assist with general clerical / admin duties in Pharmacy.
- Drive 100% alert reporting
- Effectively respond to queries and handle accordingly
- Establish and maintain good relationships with nursing and other functions in the hospital
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
- Stock management experience within a LHC Hospital Surgical Store is essential.
- Be available to work extra hours when needed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Other important competencies are partnership building, customer orientation and willingness to be multi skilled.
- Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure is crucial.
- Computer literacy with knowledge of SAP, Impilo billing and stock control systems will be beneficial.
- Physical strength to work with heavy stock boxes, trolleys and packing of stock on high shelves - correct pick up and safe work procedures.
- Competencies
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- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Anncron.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, July 4, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.