Administration Officer (x6): Department of Health

Administration Officer

Reference Number: refs/042598

Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date: 25 March 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent with 3-5 years’ experience or a National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration/ Finance from a recognized SAQA accredited tertiary institution
0-2 years’ experience in patient administration
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of Hospital Information System (MEDICOM), PFMA, Procedure Manual ||, Performance Development Management System, Disciplinary Code and how to apply it. Implementation of policies i.e. Code of Conduct. Batho-Pele principles and Ministerial key priorities.
Skills: Customer Care skills, Computer literacy, Communication Skills, Organisational skills, Problem solving skills, Office management skills, ability to work under pressure, interpersonal skills.
Please note that the incumbent will rotate as a reliever to other sections within Patient Administration Department.

Manage Patient Admin Personnel in the section.
Provide leadership and render advice to clerical personnel and co-ordinate their activities.
Facilitate proper classification and re-classification of patients and sustain internal controls in ensuring revenue collection.
Ensuring proper updating of patients information on MEDICOM.
Train Patient Admin Staff.
Meet all the deadlines and relive other admin officers on annual and sick leave as required.
Ensure Personnel contracted, assessed and developed accordingly in terms of PMDS.
Manage office supplies and stationery.
Conduct regular meetings with staff to discuss issues of the unit.
Be part of the strategic planning.
Coordinates nominations for training and workshops.
Oversee the smooth running of service delivery.
Attend meetings as per institutional needs.
Contribute to the sub-directorate planning, budgeting and procurement processes as well as monitoring and evaluations.

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