About the Role
The Pharmacy Supervisor Grade 1 position at the Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre is an essential role dedicated to enhancing the pharmacy services within a vital public health facility in Cape Town, South Africa. This role calls for a proactive leader who will not only oversee pharmacy operations but also ensure that they align with the Batho Pele principles and national healthcare policies. Your contribution will directly impact the community by improving access to medications and ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical care for patients, thereby fostering healthier lives in the area.
As the Pharmacy Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in leading a dedicated team, monitoring compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice, and managing the pharmacy’s financial resources. This position is integral to the local healthcare framework, as it supports the delivery of primary health care to a diverse population while adhering to national and provincial guidelines. Your leadership will inspire and develop pharmacy staff and ensure that the pharmacy meets the highest standards of patient care.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting the health and well-being of all South Africans by providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services. It plays a crucial role in implementing health policies, ensuring quality care, and improving the overall health landscape of the nation. Working in this department means being part of a mission that prioritizes public service and the betterment of community health, making it a meaningful and rewarding environment for professionals in the healthcare sector.
What You’ll Do
- Lead pharmacy operations to establish a value-driven service that meets community needs.
- Implement and monitor adherence to policies and guidelines, including those from the SAPC and National Drug policy.
- Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and the Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards.
- Manage and assess pharmaceutical expenditure and budgetary controls effectively.
- Oversee human resource management, including the tutoring and development of pharmacy staff.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient care quality.
What You’ll Need
- A basic qualification accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) for registration as a Pharmacist.
- Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the SAPC.
- A valid Code B/EB driver’s license.
- Competency in Good Pharmacy Practice and knowledge of relevant health policies.
- Strong management, leadership, and communication skills.
- Computer literacy and continuous professional development proof.
- Ability to tutor Pharmacist Assistants and/or Intern Pharmacists.
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 South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as Pharmacist.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
To be registered as Responsible Pharmacist with the SAPC when appointed.
Prepared to be registered as a tutor with the SAPC.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).
Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical acts and laws.
Supervision, management &, leadership skills.
Communication and conflict handling skills.
Experience or knowledge of Medsas.
Experience or knowledge of JAC.
Computer literacy Proof of Continuous Professional Development.
Appropriate ability to tutor Pharmacist’s Assistants and/or Intern Pharmacists.
Extensive Knowledge on CDU, Differential model of care, COPC and Principals.
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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t 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 Assistants as well as development of pharmacy staff.
Maintain and improve the quality of patient care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the primary health setting.
