• Reference Number : refs/020204
• Directorate : Pharmaceutical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 448 466 (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr Zolela Ngcwabe Email: Zolela.Ngcwabe@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist (B. Pharm Degree). Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate post registration experience, of which 5 years must be at a management level. Post-graduate qualification in management will be an added advantage. A valid Driver’s Licence (with exception for persons with disabilities). Proven, experience and understanding of the pharmaceutical services value chain in the Health Sector. Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical services business partnering. People leadership and management. Client orientation and Change management. Good Communication skills (written and spoken). Report writing. Computer literacy and Project Management. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative frameworks governing the Public Health and Public Service. Ability to work with cross-functional teams. Excellent coordination and project management skills. Experience in leading and managing business transformation, change and diversity. Team player. Willingness to work under changing and challenging environment.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the comprehensive management of pharmaceutical services, laboratory and blood services in terms of relevant legislations and directives. Provide guidance and leadership towards the establishment and realization of strategic goals and objectives of the division. Formulate and manage the component’s budget against its strategic objectives. Oversee the development of Business and Operational Plans to give strategic direction to the Division by supporting, managing & coordinating the activities of the following Sub-Divisions: Pharmaceutical Services, Medical Supplies Depot, Districts and Institutional Pharmacies. Ensure compliance with and oversee the implementation of Pharmacy Policies, Directives, Standard Operating Procedures . Actively participate in the development and implementation of service norms and standards and relevant NHI and other projects towards UHC. Manage performance agreements with stakeholders. Develop and implement systems to measure availability, accessibility and utilization of pharmaceutical and clinical support services within the province. Lead the optimal functioning of governance structures, Provincial pharmacy and therapeutics committees, lab and blood services committee within the province. Ensure the effective and efficient systems in demand planning, contract management, procurement, inventory management, distribution, payment of suppliers and logistics management. Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate communication and reporting structures to internal and external stakeholders for routine reporting and for queries and complaints. Plan, co-ordinate, advise and monitor all the drug acquisition and utilization. Develop, implement, maintain and utilize IT systems and other management information system to enhance decision making and service delivery. Ensure the identification and implementation of efficient and most suitable work procedures. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship within the department and relevant stakeholders. Manage and utilize human resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Represent pharmaceutical services and the department at relevant meetings.

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. An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is mandatory when applying for Senior Management positions (Director-upwards) in the Public Service. NB: No appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), offered by the National School of Government. SMS Pre-Entry Certificate can be obtained by registering on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme. 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). 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. 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 may 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 DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Medical Supplies Depot

Closing Date : 22-03-2024

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.