About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Pharmacy Supervisor Grade 1, with two posts available at the Elsies River Community Health Centre and Kraaifontein Community Health Centre. In this vital role, you will lead the pharmacy team to ensure a value-driven pharmacy service that aligns with national healthcare policies and guidelines. This position is not just about managing medication; it’s about enhancing the health outcomes of the local community by ensuring patients have access to essential pharmaceutical care.
Based in the vibrant suburbs of Elsies River and Kraaifontein, this role is crucial for maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical services within the public health sector of South Africa. As a Pharmacy Supervisor, your expertise and leadership will play a significant part in implementing best practices and adhering to the principles of Batho Pele, which emphasize the importance of putting people first in public service.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission revolves around improving health standards and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare. By working in this department, you will become part of a team that is dedicated to uplifting communities and making a real difference in the lives of individuals through effective healthcare delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the pharmacy team to provide exceptional pharmaceutical services.
- Implement and uphold policies in accordance with national and provincial guidelines.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and National Core Standards.
- Oversee pharmaceutical expenditure and manage budgetary measures effectively.
- Mentor and develop the skills of Pharmacist’s Assistants and pharmacy staff.
- Ensure accessibility of medications and pharmaceutical care to all patients.
What You’ll Need
- A Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience post-registration.
- A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- A willingness to be registered as a Responsible Pharmacist and tutor with the SAPC upon appointment.
- Strong knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical laws.
- Excellent management, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with South African Pharmacy Council.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
Willingness to be registered as Responsible Pharmacist and as a tutor with the SAPC on appointment.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical acts and laws.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
Sound Management, communication and conflict handling skills.
Computer literacy.
Job Duties
Take leadership in the pharmacy to establish a value driven pharmacy service and implement policies and guidelines in keeping with the Batho Pele, SAPC and National Drug policy and National and Provincial treatment guidelines.Ensure adherence to minimum standards for dispensing as well as accessibility to medication and pharmaceutical care to patients.
Manage, assess and monitor compliance w.
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Good Pharmacy Practice, Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards.
Effective monitoring of pharmaceutical expenditure, implementation and evaluation of budgetary control measures.
Human Resource Management which includes tutoring of Pharmacist’s Assistants as well as development of pharmacy staff.
