Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Post - Basic)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Post-Basic) in Head Office, Cape Town; Directorate: Information Management.

Minimum Requirements

• A high level of computer literacy. Appropriate experience in Health Information Systems. Experienced in system support to be able to manage the Medicine Management systems used in the province. Experience in training end users Knowledge of the Regulations concerning pharmaceuticals and supply-chain management. Excellent communication skills, to manage the change management process within the organisation to achieve full acceptance of the system, with all users and relative parties. Good people management skills and a positive attitude towards working co-operatively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of authority.
• A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.

Responsibilities

• Client services: Support and liaise with facilities using the Medicine Management Systems in the province. Management of all change control processes. Provide end user training in the use of the pharmacy system. Provide operational support at the facility. System maintenance: Maintenance of master files to ensure that the system complies with current regulations. Ensure effective communication regarding Pharmacy requirements such as data availability and data quality with Pharmacy role players, including end users and managers. Assist with compiling and maintaining system user manuals and procedures. Assist with the implementation and support of the Medicine Management System at Health facilities. Provide ad-hoc support to supervisor.