Job Summary

• The Stock controller will accept full responsibility and accountability for the control of stock, including but not limited to, auditing, counting, reconciling, replenishing, ordering, issuing, and condemning.
• The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the collective efforts between relevant departments in order to maximize proper stock control and limit mismanagement of stock.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• Basic Pharmacist Assistant Certificate
• Knowledge and experience of a pharmaceutical stock control system, consignment stock, theatre stock
• 2-4 years’ experience in stock control, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Computer proficiency – SAP or similar.
• Administrative support in a hospital environment would be advantageous

Minimum Job Requirements

• Assist the theatre with maintaining optimal stock levels and stock availability by compiling of order according to minimum and maximum stock level.
• Perform cyclic stock counts to minimize stock loss and to ensure rotation of stock.
• Take responsibility for barcoding and packing of surgical items.
• Pick and capture stock to be issued to theatre and wards / units and capture stock transfers from other hospitals.
• Sign off credit slips after being reconciled by the Data Capture and capture invoices during the Data capturer’s absence.
• Adhere to the principles of Lean management (i.e. reducing wastage and unnecessary expenditure) without compromising patient care whilst ensuring minimal wastage.
• Participate as a team member and contribute effectively towards achievement of unit goals.