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Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 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: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 6-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.

Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 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.

Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Willingness to work as a pharmacist within a multi-disciplinary team within the sub-district.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures, Good numeric skills/computer literate, Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles, Standard Treatment Guidelines and Provincial Code List.

Experience with JAC/WellSky dispensing system.

Meticulous and attention to detail.

Good communication skills.

Time management, strategic planning, prioritizing of tasks.

Financial management and reporting.

Good People Management and interpersonal skills, team orientated.

Client orientated and Customer focused.

Problem solving and analysis.

Mentoring and Tutoring skills.

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).

Duties

Drug supply management within the Saldanha Bay Sub-District.

Governance of dispensing practices within sub-district.

Ensuring improved access to medication through strengthening of the CDU and/or DMOC.

Finance and Supply Chain Management.

People Management (in capacity of Delegated Supervisory Pharmacist).

Quality assurance through adherence to Ideal Clinic and National audits and data collection.

How to apply

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Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and/or competency test.

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply.

Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.

This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).