Job Description

Ward Secretary - Paediatric

Function

Finance/Administration

Facility

Position

Ward Secretary - Paediatric

Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga for a Ward Secretary, reporting to the Unit Manager, Anna Karuppan.

The successful candidate will be required to prepare, process and produce all documentation relating to patient administration and general administration at ward level. Provide an administrative service to ward staff. Liaison with patients on aspects of administration matters. Back-up stock control in the ward and assisting with billing.

Critical Outputs

• To control unit assets in accordance with the approved hospital systems
• Back-up for stock controller
• To assist with general clerical and administrative work
• High professional standards and a commitment to your own development
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work within a team
• To assist with billing
• To assist with other tasks as required

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Computer proficiency
• Previous experience is essential
• Ability to function within a team and meet set goal targets
• Must be able to handle the physical demands of a labour-intensive function
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Strong customer orientation and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Time management skills
• Willing to work flexi hours

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgments
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & Energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

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Closing date

Friday, September 22, 2023

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only vaccinated external candidates will also be considered.

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.

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