About the Role
The Department of Health is looking to fill two General Worker positions in the vibrant city of Cape Town at the New Somerset Hospital. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that pharmaceutical services operate smoothly, directly impacting patient care and the efficiency of healthcare delivery. As a General Worker in the pharmacy, you’ll be responsible for the operational and logistical support that keeps the supply of medicines and pharmaceutical stock flowing to where it is needed most, making a significant difference in the lives of those in your community.
In this position, your day-to-day tasks will involve the collection, transportation, and distribution of medicines and related documentation within the hospital and its service areas. By ensuring that the right supplies reach the right places, you contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment that complies with Occupational Health and Safety standards. Your efforts will not only support your colleagues within the healthcare system but also enhance the overall patient experience, making this role a valuable and fulfilling opportunity in the public service sector.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission is to ensure that every citizen has access to essential healthcare, promoting health and well-being throughout the community. Working within this department means being part of a broader initiative aimed at improving health outcomes and ensuring that healthcare services are accessible, effective, and aligned with the needs of the public.
What You’ll Do
- Provide effective support for pharmacy operations, including the collection and distribution of medicines and supplies.
- Assist with the receiving and handling of pharmaceutical stock, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and issuing.
- Maintain cleanliness and order within the working environment, adhering to safety standards and protocols.
- Report any operational concerns or stock-related issues to supervisors promptly.
- Uphold professional conduct by following departmental policies and maintaining confidentiality regarding patient information.
- Foster positive working relationships with team members while communicating effectively.
What You’ll Need
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Relevant experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare logistics, or stock distribution role.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Physical capability to handle the movement of stock and supplies.
- Basic understanding of stock rotation principles (FIFO/FEFO).
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.Experience: Appropriate experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare logistics or stock distribution environment.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime when required.
Ability to perform physical tasks involving the movement and transportation of medicine boxes, stock, trolleys and supplies.
Ability to walk long distances within the hospital environment.
Ability to work in a healthcare environment and handle pharmaceutical stock and related supplies.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to receive, handle, distribute and issue stock, supplies and pharmaceutical products according to prescribed procedures and standard operating practices.
Ability to read, interpret and process requisitions, stock orders and related documentation.
Basic knowledge of stock rotation principles (FIFO/FEFO).
Basic numerical skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and prescriptions.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles.
Job Duties
Provide effective operational and logistical support to pharmacy services through the collection, transportation and distribution of medicines, pharmaceutical stock, supplies, prescriptions and related documentation within the hospital and associated service areas.Assist with the receiving, handling, picking, packing, issuing and movement of pharmaceutical stock and supplies in accordance with prescribed procedures and stock rotation principles.
Support medicine distribution and stock movement processes by collecting and delivering ward stock, prescriptions, pharmaceutical supplies and other authorised documentation between pharmacy, wards, clinics and designated service points.
Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and departmental procedures.
Report operational concerns, delays, incidents and stock-related issues to supervisors timeously.
Maintain professional conduct and compliance by adhering to attendance requirements, working hours, departmental policies, confidentiality requirements and the Code of Conduct.
Demonstrate accountability, effective communication and positive working relationships while carrying out assigned duties.
