About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking an Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical Services to join its dynamic team at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role is essential in ensuring the efficient procurement and management of pharmaceutical products, which directly contributes to the health and well-being of our communities across South Africa. By monitoring compliance with the South African Pharmacy Council regulations and overseeing rational medicine use, you will play a crucial part in enhancing public health outcomes and supporting healthcare professionals in delivering safe and effective care.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of pharmaceutical services, managing inventory and stock while also engaging in policy development and public health initiatives. Your expertise will not only facilitate the smooth operation of pharmaceutical services but will also foster a culture of safety and quality within the healthcare system. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the public service, working alongside dedicated professionals committed to improving health services for all South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to ensuring comprehensive health services that are accessible and of high quality for all citizens. Its mission encompasses the development of health policies, the monitoring of healthcare standards, and the implementation of programs aimed at improving public health across the nation. Working within this department means being part of a transformative journey that strives to enhance the health landscape of South Africa, making it a rewarding environment for professionals who are passionate about public service.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and ensure the procurement of pharmaceutical products efficiently.
- Manage pharmaceutical inventory and stock levels to meet service demands.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with South African Pharmacy Council regulations.
- Promote rational medicine use and engage in pharmacovigilance activities.
- Develop and review health policies, training, and advisory support functions.
- Manage human resources, finance, and assets within the pharmaceutical services framework.
- Oversee performance information management and ensure service delivery excellence.
What You’ll Need
- Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) for registration as a Pharmacist.
- Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
- A minimum of five years of appropriate experience after registration.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- A valid driver’s license.
- In-depth knowledge of pharmacy legislation, good pharmacy practices, and relevant healthcare policies.
- Strong competencies in risk management, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
A minimum of five [5] years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: In-depth knowledge of Pharmacy Act, medicines and related Substances Control Act, national drug policy, good pharmacy practice in South Africa, SAPC regulations, OHSC norms and standards.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical quantification, forecasting, procurement, inventory management, data analysis and management (stock levels, consumption trends, age analysis).
Clinical and pharmaceutical care competencies, pharmacovigilance and patient safety systems.
Risk management.
Willingness to travel to support service delivery.
Negotiation, problem solving and analysis, listening, communication and report-writing skills.
Information management.
Project and programme management.
Change management.
Stakeholder management.
Service delivery innovation.
Decision making.
Integrity and honesty.
Confidentiality.
15 Good interpersonal relations.
Assertiveness.
Ability to network.
Resilient.
Diplomacy and tactful.
Job Duties
Coordinate and ensure procurement of pharmaceutical products.Manage pharmaceutical inventory and stock.
Ensure and monitor regulatory compliance to South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) requirements.
Ensure rational medicine use, pharmacovigilance, research and clinical interventions.
Develop and review policies, training, public health, advisory and support functions.
Management of human resources, finance and assets.
Management of performance information.
