About the Role
The Department Of Health is looking for a dedicated Pharmacist Grade 1, 2 & 3 to join the team at Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaMashu, Durban. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients, ensuring they receive the necessary medications and support they require. As a Pharmacist, you will engage daily with various departments and service providers, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and community health.
In addition to your technical skills, your compassionate communication and teamwork will be vital in maintaining the high standards of service expected in the public sector. The work you do here will not only benefit the hospital but also enhance the health and well-being of the vibrant community in KwaMashu and beyond.
About the Department
The Department Of Health is committed to promoting and ensuring the health of all South Africans through effective healthcare services. Its mission encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the provision of pharmaceutical services, health education, and the management of public health initiatives. Working within this department means being part of a dedicated team striving to improve the quality of life for all citizens, making your role as a Pharmacist crucial in shaping public health policies and practices.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain accurate and appropriate records in line with legal requirements.
- Provide pharmaceutical services by dispensing prescriptions to patients.
- Engage in effective communication with departments and service providers to enhance service quality.
- Participate in pharmacy-related committees, such as the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Antibiotic Stewardship.
- Plan and administer work procedures to meet departmental objectives.
- Ensure optimal use and care of resources, including medicine stock levels.
- Train and mentor staff, including interns and pharmacist assistants.
- Compile and analyze medicine availability reports proactively to prevent stock shortages.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant qualification and registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Experience:
- Grade 1: 1 year post-registration experience.
- Grade 2: 5 years post-registration experience.
- Grade 3: 13 years post-registration experience.
- Current knowledge of pharmacy legislation and good practices.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy and an unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license.
- Willingness to tutor and mentor pharmacy interns and assistants.
How to Apply
Applications are to be hand delivered or couriered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2), KwaMashu or submitted as directed below.
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Requirements
Grade 1: Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC as Pharmacist - One (1) year relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.Grade 2: Five (5) years relevant experience after registration with SACP as a pharmacist.
Six (6) years relevant experience after registrations as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: Thirteen (13) years relevant experience after registration with SACP as a pharmacist.
– fourteen (14) years relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.
All-inclusive salary package: 70% and 30% flexible portion can be restructured.
Senior Certificate STD 10 / Grade 12 plus a National Diploma / Degree in Pharmacy plus, Current registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC plus, registration as a Pharmacist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Computer Literacy and Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08).
Sound knowledge of legislation applicable to Pharmacy practices.
Team building, conflict management and analytical skills.
Appropriate clinical and theoretical knowledge.
Professional concern for excellence.
Sound interpersonal, communication, planning and organising skills.
Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management and staff relations legislation.
Willingness to tutor and mentor pharmacist’s assistants and interns.
Knowledge of the principles of stock replenishment and the operation of a Pharmacy Store.
Computer literacy for provisioning of dispensing services to patients.
To provide cost effective, high quality pharmaceutical services to patients, wards and clinics within all applicable legislations.
Job Duties
Maintain accurate and appropriate records in line with legal requirements.Provision of pharmaceutical services to wards and departments.
Provision of pharmaceutical services by dispensing prescriptions.
Participate in pharmacy related committees (PTC, Antibiotic Stewardship and Pharmacovigilance).
147 Engage in effective communication with departments and service providers to ensure high service quality is rendered.
Maintain proper use and care of all resources and ensure optimal usage.
Perform standby duties and overtime when required (after hours services).
Participate in staggered working hours to improve patient access to medicines as per roster.
Plan own work and administer work procedures to meet the objectives for the department ensuring efficient service delivery.
Make recommendations with regard to policies / strategies for the effective functioning of Pharmacy department.
Assist and train staff according to departmental requirements.
Be willing to be a tutor for students and interns.
Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EPMDS (Pharmacist Assistant).
Maintain stock levels and ensure availability of medicines.
Implementation of the Standard Procedures, good pharmacy practice, norms and standards with regards to the procurement, storage and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
Compile and analyse medicine availability reports and take corrective actions to prevent medicine stock outs.
