About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3 to join their team at the Kwanokuthula Community Health Centre in Knysna, located within the Bitou Sub-district. This role is vital in ensuring that the local community has access to high-quality pharmaceutical care. As a Pharmacist Assistant, you will play a key role in managing drug supply, which includes ordering, receiving, and controlling stock to prevent expiry, ultimately contributing to the wellbeing of the residents in this beautiful area of South Africa.
In this position, you will work closely with registered pharmacists under both direct and indirect supervision. Your responsibilities will extend beyond simple dispensing to include the management of medication prepared by Tertiary Institutions and the Chronic Dispensing Unit. You will be part of a supportive team that strives to meet the healthcare needs of the community, ensuring that every patient receives appropriate treatment according to established guidelines.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of South African communities through effective service delivery and high-quality healthcare. With a mission to provide accessible and equitable healthcare services, the department plays a crucial role in maintaining public health standards and addressing the diverse health needs of the population. Working here means being part of a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of individuals and families within your community.
What You’ll Do
- Manage drug supply within the facility, including ordering and checking stock.
- Ensure appropriate stock control and storage to prevent expiry.
- Dispense and issue acute and chronic prescriptions according to established guidelines.
- Handle medication prepared by Tertiary Institutions and the Chronic Dispensing Unit.
- Collect and compile pharmacy-related data for monthly pharmaceutical statistics.
- Provide support to supervisors and colleagues within the Knysna/Bitou Sub-District.
- Ensure high-quality services through participation in quality assurance activities.
What You’ll Need
- Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification for registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
- For Grade 1: No experience required post-registration.
- For Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Pharmacist Assistant post-registration.
- For Grade 3: Minimum of 13 years’ experience as a Pharmacist Assistant post-registration.
- Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
- Willingness to work overtime and after hours as needed.
- Good numeric skills and knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post- Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
Willingness to work overtime and after hours as needed.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures.
Good numeric skills.
Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in clinic environment, including appropriate cold chain practices.
Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles.
Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice.
Meticulous and attention to detail.
Good computer skills.
Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
Ability to work under pressure.
Job Duties
Working under both direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist.Manage drug supply within the facilities, including but not limited to correct ordering of stock, receiving and checking of stock, appropriate stock control and storage, rotation of stock to prevent expiry, accurate handling of expired stock, and appropriate temperature control.
Dispensing and issuing of acute and chronic scripts according to Standard Treatment Guidelines and the WCGHW Pharmaceutical Code List.
Issuing medication prepared by Tertiary Institutions and CDU(Chronic Dispensing Unit) and the management thereof.
Collection of all pharmacy related data, ensuring accurate compilation of monthly pharmaceutical statistics return and pricing of expired stock.
Support to supervisor and colleagues within the Knysna/Bitou Sub-District, within scope of practice.
Ensure the provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of quality assurance activities.
