• Reference Number : refs/020134
• Directorate : Clinical support and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 906 540.00 Per Annum Plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. S. Mahomed, Tel No: (011) 489 0892

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC (Degree in Pharmacy). Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. Current proof of valid registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist (Proof of payment). A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after the registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. SKILLS: Good written and communication skills. Interpersonal, supervisory, planning and organizing skills. Knowledge of pharmaceutical process, financial management, relevant legislation and policies, record keeping and drug supply management. Be self -motivated. Work effectively in a team. Good computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power-point.

Duties :

• Supervise and coordinate all administrative and operational functions within your allocated units. Supervision of Main stores, Vacolitre stores, Pre-pack, manufacturing and disposal departments, as well as Inpatients and Ward Services departments of the Pharmacy. To assume responsibility, manage and ensure an effective and efficient pharmaceutical service delivery in the units. Ability to work as a member for a multidisciplinary team and form part of various committees as appointed within the institution. Gather and analyse statistical data for forward planning and demand planning. Prepare relevant reports for management. Procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals to ensure availability of medicines. Placing orders and follow up on back orders. Supervision of stock orders, receiving, and storage procedures. Ensure safekeeping and security of stock, preventing losses, theft and expired stock. Ensure budget control and avoidance of wasteful and fruitless expenditure. Promote rational medicine use. Conduct cyclic and bi-annual stock counts. Coordination and participation in bi-annual stock-takes, as per auditor general requirements. Ensure thermo-labile products are stored and handled according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Evaluation of the patient’s medicine -related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy. Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on a prescription of a person authorised to prescribe medicine. To understand and comply with all relevant legislation and policies to provide a quality cost effective service, including HR and finance requirements. Comply with standard operating procedures and statutory regulations (GPP, GMP, and PFMA incl. cost containment measures). Leave management and perform PMDS of subordinates. Comply with six quality priorities and Batho Pele Principles. Provide in -house training, promoting the rational medicine use principles, monitoring availability of essential medicines, compounding and pre-packing of medicine according to SOP’s. Compliance to SOP’s. Co-ordination of, preparation for & participation in the Hospital PTC and AMB sub-committees. Registered as a tutor for training purposes. Mentoring and tutoring of Interns and Pharmacist Assistants. Promote Public Health. The provision of extended hours, and ‘On call’ services according to the needs of the institution. Prepared to work after hours when required. Perform any other duty within the scope of practice. Promote and aid compliance to ideal hospital framework and the NHI as applicable to Pharmacy. Deputize for the Pharmacy manager when necessary. Support the Pharmacy manager in effective administration of the pharmacy.

Notes :

• Helen Joseph Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. The Institutional Employment Equity Plan will be considered in the process of filling the posts. Applications must be submitted on a New Version of Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated cv. Copies need not be certified when applying for this post. The communication from HR department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993, reference check and verification of qualifications will be conducted. Applications must be submitted at Helen Joseph Hospital, No. 1 Perth Road Auckland Park, Johannesburg. (There is an application box at hospital entrance – ask Security Officers on duty for assistance). Alternatively, applications can be posted to Helen Joseph Hospital Private Bag X 47, Auckland Park, 2006; Attention: Human resources department. PLEASE NOTE: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Hospital

Closing Date : 08-03-2024

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.