• Reference Number : refs/021592
• Directorate : Pharmaceutical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1-R 1 036 599 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package) GRADE 2-R 1 131 474 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Ms Zuleika Rhemtula: Tel No: 073 412 8382

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Proof of current active registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council is mandatory . A Valid Driver’s Licence. GRADE 1: A minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience after registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. GRADE 2: A minimum of thirteen (13) years appropriate experience after registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Requirements for both grades: Experience in clinical governance bodies e.g. PTC/AMS as well as policy, guidelines and procedures implementation will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policies relating to Pharmacy, including, but not limited to the GPP, National Health Act, Medicines and Related Substances, Pharmacy and Nursing Acts and the PFMA. Experience in working with evidence-based medicine, STGs and EML and supply chain. A good understanding of project management, monitoring and evaluation skills. Pharmacy Management experience. Good communication skills (verbal and written), presentation, interpersonal, problem-solving, planning, organisational, supervisory and strong computer skills (MS Office package). Willing to work longer hours. Must be self-motivated and able to work under pressure and in a team. Manage human and financial resources , assets and materials . Fair Understanding of basic Human Resource Finance legislation , regulations policies and frameworks. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Development and review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Coordinate and monitor the roll out of NHI and pharmaceutical projects. Provide support to other Directorates and programmes on pharmaceutical related issues. Monitoring and evaluation of pharmaceutical services for compliance, quality and effective service delivery. Develop, use and report on quality improvement plans or intervention to address shortcomings identified and perform site visits and support to institutions where required. Identify risk and risk mitigation strategies with regards to pharmaceutical services and projects. Analysis of data for reporting, giving professional input to stakeholders for decision making. Coordinate and participate in the provincial pharmacy and therapeutics committee, pharmacovigilance, and antimicrobial stewardship committees. Be responsible for provincial formulary management and assist with development of district and institutional formularies and medicine availability. Perform rational medicine use evaluations in line with STGs and EML. Support institutions with demand planning, budget, and expenditure monitoring to ensure effective utilisation of resources. Assist with medicine management and implementation and use of electronic inventory management and dispensing system. Represent pharmaceutical services at relevant meetings and forums and serve on various committees. Facilitate operational research in the province and coordinate the annual pharmacist and pharmacist assistant conferences. Perform any legitimate task requested.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Proof of Registration with Professional bodies is mandatory NB: Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification) and Competency Assessments where required . NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Head Office, Pharmaceutical Services, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 20-09-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.