Porter | Pharmacy

  • Vacancies exists for a Pharmacy Porter based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Senior Pharmacist, Ben Bredenkamp. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for all the wards in the hospital and will be part of a professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality in healthcare.

Critical Outputs

  • To collect and record all prescription cards, credits and requisitions from the wards
  • To record and deliver ethical and surgical stock to wards safely, securely and timeously
  • To receive and check stock against invoices including unpacking stock
  • Assist with lifting and picking of stock /boxes for distribution to wards/theatres
  • Check expiry dates of all stock items systematically & perform stock rotation
  • Maintenance of the Pharmacy including cleanliness and neatness of the Pharmacy
  • Involvement with Stock take and cycle counts
  • Reconcile proof of delivery with internal ward orders
  • Reconciliation of orders against invoices
  • General administrative functions as requested

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Willingness to work shifts, after hours as well as weekends
  • Computer proficiency (MS office)
  • Relevant work experience in hospital pharmacy is important
  • Knowledge of systems (SAP) will be an advantage
  • Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage

Competencies

  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Action orientation
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Leading by example
  • Motivating and developing people
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour

Deadline:21st July,2026

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