Ward Clerk/Stock Controller | Neuro Surgical Ward

Function

Administration

Facility

Life Rosepark Hospital

Position

Ward Clerk/Stock Controller | Neuro Surgical Ward

Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a Ward Clerk/Stock controller at the Neurosurgical Ward Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein, reporting to the Unit Manager; Candice Swartz. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective stock management and administrative support to the nursing team.

Critical Outputs

• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve set targets.
• To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering of stock to ensure quality. pharmaceutical supply service.

• Ensuring accurate receiving and receipting of surgical stock.
• Asset management to ensure security of stock and to minimize loss.
• Set-up preference cards and ensure compliance.
• Active involvement in stock-takes and cycle counts
• Quarterly stocktaking
• Assist with non-recoverable utilization.
• Assist with managing operational efficiencies identified.
• Monitoring expiry dates of all items and managing as per protocol.
• Ensuring that stock is always available.
• Capturing and handling of product complaints
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensuring a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and protocols.
• Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.
• Elimination of medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation.
• Live up to the Quality principles.
• Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
• Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues.
• Administrative support to the Unti Manager as arranged.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.
• Sound knowledge on stock control in a hospital environment will be an advantage
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Experience in dealing with customers is essential.
• General administrative experience – at least 1 year
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.

Competencies

• Competencies required are strong interpersonal skills, team player, very energetic, performance orientated and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment. 
• A minimum of one-years’ experience in Theatre is essential.
• Must be able to work day or night duty.
• Must be able to do Standby Duties after hours, Public Holidays & weekends when required.

Contact

Winnifred Sekowa

Fax

051 505 5441

Email

rp.recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Monday, May 25, 2026