Life Healthcare Ward Clerk | High Care Vacancy

Life Healthcare has an opportunity available for a Ward Clerk | High Care at Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital. The successful candidate will report to the Unit Manager and will be responsible for coordinating administrative requirements, ward billing, stock management and general clerical duties within the High Care unit.

Job Details

Company: Life Healthcare
Position: Ward Clerk | High Care
Facility: Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital
Department: Finance/Administration
Employment Type: Not specified
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Reference: Not specified

About the Position

The Ward Clerk will provide administrative support to the High Care unit while ensuring effective stock control, accurate billing, data capturing and patient filing. The position also involves working closely with the Unit Manager, Senior Registered Nurses and other hospital departments.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Completing all billing for the ward.
• Setting up and maintaining preferred stock levels.
• Conducting daily ordering to ensure an adequate pharmaceutical supply.
• Generating, placing and following up on orders.
• Capturing data and maintaining patient files.
• Performing general clerical and administrative duties assigned by the Unit Manager and Senior Registered Nurses.
• Managing stock transfers and IMEDS reports.
• Participating in the implementation and management of formularies and RSRT initiatives.
• Participating in cycle counts and stock takes.
• Assisting with dead stock management.
• Maintaining the item master.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with other hospital departments.
• Responding effectively to queries and resolving them appropriately.
• Ensuring correct and accurate billing of patient accounts and cost sheets.
• Maintaining high professional standards.
• Demonstrating commitment to personal development.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Matric.
• At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative or stock controller capacity.
• Hospital experience will be an added advantage.
• Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email.
• Knowledge of hospital systems such as SAP or Impilo will be an advantage.
• Customer service experience.

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Key Competencies

The following competencies are required:

• Problem solving, analysis and judgement.
• Initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Resilience.
• Professional and technical proficiency.
• Organisational awareness.
• Excellence orientation.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Ethical behaviour.

How to Apply

Applicants should download and complete the Life Healthcare external employment application form and email the completed application to:

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Internal applicants are requested to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.