Ward Secretary | Fixed Term Contract
- Function
- Administration
- Facility
- Life St George's Hospital
- Position
- Ward Secretary | Fixed Term Contract
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Ward Secretary for a period of 4 months in the Paediatric Unit at Life St George’s Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication and Administrative support to the nursing team.
- Critical Outputs
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Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.
- To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.
- 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
- Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.
- Elimination of medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation.
- Maintenance of a positive appearance and behaviour, within and outside hospital relation.
- Friendly and helpful client service.
- Live up to the Quality principles.
- Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
- Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 (Matric certificate required)
- General administrative experience: minimum 2 – 3 years.
- Previous private health care experience will be advantageous.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
- Ability to co-ordinate well: staff and patient bookings, billing and stock control
- Well-developed telephonic and communication skills required Be able to work flexi-hours, especially over month-end times.
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Attention to detail
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Action orientation
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Fax
- 086 683 6827
- Sinazo.Lindani@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Monday, March 30, 2026
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.