Job Description

ABOUT

Intercare is a dynamic healthcare company focusing on offering value-based healthcare to patients. As ambassadors of the Intercare brand, everything we do is guided by our purpose to make people feel better. Our shared values of People-centred, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Innovation define what we believe and who we are.

Intercare SSISA Rehabilitation Hospital (Pty) Ltd, situated in Newlands, Cape Town seeks to recruit a Stock Controller & Ward Secretary. The focus of this position is to plan, organize, and coordinate the procurement, receipt, verification, labelling, storage, replenishment, and invoicing of all ethical, surgical, and other hospital stock in compliance with medicine regulations, while also providing professional and efficient administrative support to the Hospital Manager and nursing staff.

CRITICAL OUTPUTS

Oversee procurement, receipt, verification, storage, replenishment, and invoicing of ethical, surgical, and other hospital stock in compliance with medicine regulations. Maintain accurate records of patient admissions and discharges on AS400 and Healthware systems. Ensure correct allocation of patients to beds and maintain bed and diet lists. Manage stock levels, ensuring availability for patient care while controlling administrative ward stock and stationery. Monitor stock usage, place and receive orders, inspect packaging quality, and maintain expiry date records. Secure stock storage areas and maintain data integrity. Assist with booking and confirming agency staff while handling queries from agencies. Arrange patient transport and assist with X-rays and other diagnostic investigations. Order and maintain records of Nimbus mattresses. Prepare and update billing sheets, print patient stickers, and complete nursing documentation. Reconcile supplier statements and apply LEAN principles to minimize stock surplus. Support hospital management and nursing staff with efficient administrative functions.

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 qualification (tertiary qualification advantageous). 3-4 years of experience as a Stock Controller (healthcare industry experience preferred). Full proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Strong attention to detail, planning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service orientation. Own transport and valid driver's license (required for emergency stock collection). Ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment with occasional overtime.

If your personal purpose is aligned to our purpose and your values fit in with our value system, please apply. We encourage Diversity of Thought, and we welcome people to build and add to our culture.

CLOSING DATE: 12 March 2025

All applications can be submitted on https://intercare.simplify.hr/

The successful incumbent will be expected to commence employment on the 01 July 2025.

If you are not contacted within 6 - 12 weeks of the closing date please regard your application as unsuccessful.