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Requirements

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic).

Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) with the SAPC.

Grade 3: A minimum of 13 213 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) with the SAPC.

Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work overtime, after-hours, weekends, and public holidays.

Ability to function effectively within rotating rosters and multidisciplinary teams.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office and pharmacy systems; WellSky/JAC advantageous).

Sound knowledge of institutional pharmacy practice, medicine supply management, and Good Pharmacy Practice.

Working knowledge of relevant health legislation and public-sector policies.

Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to work under pressure.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Physical ability to manage pharmaceutical stock and storeroom activities.

Duties

Provide pharmaceutical support services under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Manage medicine supply processes, including ordering support, receipt, storage, rotation, cold-chain management, and disposal.

Dispense inpatient and outpatient prescriptions according to Standard Treatment Guidelines and institutional protocols.

Participate in quality assurance activities and multidisciplinary forums.

Support pharmacy management in delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical services.

How to apply

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Notes

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