Pharmacist Grade 1 to 3 (Production)

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act.
• Appropriate clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Innovative analytical thinking and the ability to initiate, co-ordinate, manage and sustain systems.
• Ability to manage and supervise staff in the absence of the manager and to conduct all administrative functions required.
• Grade 1: None after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees.
• 1-year relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees.
• 6-years relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees.
• 14-years relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa.
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to perform regular after-hours duties. Willingness to perform standby duties and call-out duties when required to do so.

Responsibilities

• Pharmaceutical service delivery includes services within the boundaries of RWMCH and improving continuity of care within the Ecosystem it serves.
• Effective medicine supply management (Procurement, storage, control and distribution of pharmaceuticals) including cold chain management in all areas where medications are kept.
• Quality assurance and clinical governance including rational medicine use.
• Assist with corporate governance functions including financial control, implementation and evaluation of budgetary control measures, human resource management and development and information management.
• Ensure compliance with policy and legislative requirements and Good Pharmacy Practice Guidelines.
• Assist with the implementation and management of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS).