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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 a Pharmacist. 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 pharmacist with a recognised 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 pharmacist with a recognised 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 pharmacist with a recognised 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 licence. 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. Knowledge, insight and previous similar experience in a Departmental Hospital or Primary Health Care Setting. Proficient in the use of MS Office applications (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, to be specified in application/CV) and dispensing /stock control programs of which Wellsky (JAC) will be an advantage. A sound level of clinical knowledge of pharmaceuticals listed in all the levels of the National Essential Medicine Lists and Treatment Guidelines. Ability to work in a team environment including duties of after hour call rotation. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Duties
Ensure adherence to minimum standards for dispensing as well as accessibility to medication and pharmaceutical care for patients. Promotion of rational drug use. Maintaining and improving an effective acute and chronic prescription medicine supply system to remote rural facilities. Manage, assess and monitor compliance w.r.t good pharmacy practice, Ideal Hospital and OHSC. Maintain and improve the quality of patient care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital setting, which includes but is not limited to Antimicrobial Stewardship, Palliative Care, rational medicine use prescription reviews and adverse drug reaction reporting. Effective Dispensing, compounding, and mixing of pharmaceuticals in line with statutory requirements. Placing of orders with suppliers and ensuring efficient stock levels and stock control at the hospital and primary health care facilities. Ensuring cold chain is maintained. Record keeping for statistical feedback, support supervisor to keep statistical records and processing it monthly. Ensure that all operations adhere to pharmacy act.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 112", "
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within Knysna/Bitou Sub District for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment.