Pharmacy Supervisor Grade 1

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Pharmacy Supervisor Grade 1 in New Somerset Hospital,.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
• Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical Acts and Laws that govern the practise of Pharmacy. Knowledge, insight and previous similar experience in a Departmental Hospital or Clinical Setting. Proven organisational and management skills. Information management and system analysis skills. Sound knowledge of drug stock control, finances and legal requirements of pharmacy management. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel). Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability and willingness to train staff.
• Willingness to perform on-call duties and work overtime should the need arise, after hours including weekends and public holidays. Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure provision of quality pharmaceutical care, including prescription evaluation and dispensing of medication to patients and health workers, provision of professional advisory services to healthcare professionals and supervise the pharmaceutical workflow in the health facility. Ensure overall management and supervise effective drug supply management (procurement, storage, control, distribution and destruction) medicines and vaccines. Represent the Pharmacy Department at management and operational meetings and support the Pharmacy Manager in the overall management of pharmaceutical services, including acting in their absence when required. Ensure quality provision of pharmaceutical care by implementing and monitoring work procedures, policies and guidelines in keeping with Batho Pele, SAPC, National Drug Policy, Standard Treatment Guidelines and relevant national and provincial policies and guidelines. Ensure legislative compliance with the regulations of the Pharmacy Act, PFMA and Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the requirements of SAPC, National and Western Cape HRM and Finance policies. Perform operational, human resource and information management functions, including staff supervision, training, development and participation in quality improvement initiatives.