PHARMACIST: GRADE 1 (HEALTH)
Key Performance Areas
Ensure the availability of medicines and supplies (provide alternative treatment, provide continuous medicines availability feedback to healthcare professionals). Provide support to the clinics and perform ward rounds. Manage pharmaceutical services by promoting rational medicines use, pharmacovigilance, antimicrobial stewardship through their local Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committees, Stock management and reporting on stock reporting systems. Manage stock at all levels and elimination of pharmaceutical waste Ensure the use of hospital formulary and update of code list as and when there are changes made to the Standard Treatment Guidelines.
Prerequisites
A National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric plus basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council [SAPC] that allows registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. Experience: Less than 5 years' experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Willingness and ability to work shifts / flexi hours [including night duty, weekends and public holidays]. Willingness to work extra hours on short notice. Willingness and ability to perform overtime when the need arises. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Literacy in virtual meeting platforms. Valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.
Person Profile
Pharmacy Act and Regulations, Medicines and Related Substances Control Act as amended.
Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).
Computer literacy.
Good Communication Skills.
Public Finance Management Act.
Labour Relations Act, 1995