Stock Controller | Theatre

A vacancy exists for a committed individual as a Stock Controller in Theatre based at Life Wilgers Hospital reporting to the Pharmacy Manager & Theatre Manager. The successful candidate will become part of a professional team that continuously strives for the highest standards of quality in Life Healthcare.

Critical Outputs

• Participate in the management of stock inventory in the unit.
• Responsible for maintaining stock and dead stock as per agreed level.
• Coordinating and participating in monthly as well as quarterly stock takes as well as investigations of the variance report.
• Investigation of weekly reports, negative stock, and outstanding orders.
• Liaise with nursing staff and ward clerk regarding queries and timely follow-up on back orders and out of stock items.
• Ordering of stock from pharmacy.
• Ordering of stock from outside companies.
• Receiving stock from pharmacy and unpacking of stock on shelves.
• Bin maintenance.
• Maintaining shelves of the storeroom.
• Managing cost of sales within scope of practice.
• Responsible for queries regarding patients' accounts.
• Responsibility for the management of consignment stock in the theatre complex, which includes patient billing, invoice billing, and accountability for patients appearing on the DNFB account.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• 2 – 3 years working experience.
• Must be computer literate. Knowledge of Life Healthcare systems (SAP, iMeds, and Impilo) will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of proficiency in Microsoft, specifically Excel.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Precise and meticulous in work.
• Able to work under pressure.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Available for duties on weekends and public holidays if required. Flexi time as required by the unit.

Competencies

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

Email: wilgers.cv@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Monday, December 16, 2024

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.