Ward Secretary | Fixed Term Contract at Life Healthcare

• A vacancy exists for a Ward Secretary for a period of 4 months in the Paediatric Unit at Life St George’s Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication and Administrative support to the nursing team.

Critical Outputs
Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.

• To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensuring a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and
• Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.
• Elimination of medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation.
• Maintenance of a positive appearance and behaviour, within and outside hospital relation.
• Friendly and helpful client service.
• Live up to the Quality principles.
• Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
• Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric certificate required)
• General administrative experience: minimum 2 – 3 years.
• Previous private health care experience will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
• Ability to co-ordinate well: staff and patient bookings, billing and stock control
• Well-developed telephonic and communication skills required Be able to work flexi-hours, especially over month-end times.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement    
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Deadline:30th March,2026