Surgical Stores Assistant - Isipingo Hospital

Joint Medical Holdings; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Surgical Stores Assistant to manage surgical stock with efficiency. Responsibilities include picking stock for wards, ensuring accurate billing, and controlling surgical stock. The ideal candidate should hold a Grade 12 qualification, be computer literate, and preferably have 2 years of experience in surgical stores, alongside excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical stock and control is required.
• At least 2 years experience in surgical stores is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for picking stock for wards and theatre.
• Ensure all stock is accurately issued and billed.
• Control all stock for surgical and theatre stores.
• Place orders for surgical stock and unpack deliveries.
• Participate in monthly stocktakes and variance investigations.

Skills

Excellent Communication and Verbal Skills

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

DIVISION:

ISIPINGO HOSPITAL - PHARMACY

JOB TITLE:

SURGICAL STORES ASSISTANT X1

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of the organisation. Promote the health, welfare, and safety of all patients in the organisation. Manage surgical stock with efficiency.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Responsible for picking stock for wards and theatre, ensuring all stock is accurately issued.
• Ensure correct and accurate billing is completed.
• Oversee and control all stock for surgical and theatre stores.
• Responsible for placing orders for surgical stock.
• Responsible for unpacking, checking and barcoding stock.
• Reconcile invoices received for stock deliveries.
• Ensure all stock received is captured accurately on the system.
• Processing specialised products/documentation for theatre.
• Participate in monthly stocktakes and variance investigations.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Must have Grade 12 qualification.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have knowledge of surgical stock and control.

At least 2 years experience in surgical stores would be an advantage.

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

Excellent Communication and Verbal Skills.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative
• Well-spoken and respectful
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Be accountable for operations.

JMH VALUES

(Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.
• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.
• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.