About the Role
The Alan Blyth Hospital in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated Administration Clerk for Wards to provide essential support to the Nursing Management team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth administrative operations within the hospital, which serves the community by delivering quality healthcare services. By facilitating effective communication and organization within the wards, you will play a key part in enhancing patient care and safety in a fast-paced environment.
The Administration Clerk will engage with various healthcare professionals to manage administrative tasks, ensuring that all processes related to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers are handled efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact the hospital’s ability to provide excellent service to the residents of Pretoria and surrounding areas, exemplifying the spirit of public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Alan Blyth Hospital is part of the Gauteng Department of Health, which is committed to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare services to all citizens. The department’s mission encompasses not only treating patients but also promoting health and wellness through various community initiatives. Working within this dynamic environment offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while collaborating with a passionate team of healthcare professionals.
What You’ll Do
- Provide administrative relief to nursing staff by organizing meetings and managing agendas.
- Maintain effective record-keeping and folder management for patient information.
- Order and control stock and equipment to ensure the safety and efficiency of the ward environment.
- Operate office equipment, including fax machines, copiers, and projectors, ensuring they are in good working order.
- Assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer processes of patients in Clinicom.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant experience in electronic administration, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Previous administrative experience in a healthcare environment.
- Willingness to relieve other clerks and work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.
- Strong computer skills and ability to work under pressure in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication, organisational, report-writing, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to confidentiality.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).Experience: Appropriate experience in electronic administration.
(Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook).
Appropriate administrative experience in a health environment.
Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to relieve other ward clerks / admin clerks in the office of the Nursing Manager.
Willingness to work overtime, shifts, flexi hours and weekends, when needed.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.
Committed to the highest possible standards of professional conduct and competency.
Good communication, interpersonal, organising, report-writing, and problem- solving skills.
The ability to exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information.
Job Duties
Support the Nursing Management and Department by providing additional administrative relief to colleagues, organising meetings, and taking and typing minutes and agendas.Order and control stock and equipment to provide a safe environment and prevent safety hazards.
Ensure effective record keeping and folder management.
Operate and ensure the office equipment is in good working order, e.
g.
, fax machine, copiers and projectors.
Admission, discharge and transfer of patients in Clinicom.
