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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South Africa Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist. Registration with the Health 133", "Professions Council: Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA-qualified employees. One (1) year’s 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 Five (5) appropriate experience as a Pharmacist after registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of six (6) relevant experience after registration as Pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom required to perform community service required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of Ten (10) year’s appropriate experience as a Pharmacist after registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of eleven (11) year’s 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 requirements of the job: Willing and able to work shifts. Willing and able to participate in after-hours duties. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Systems-based care and population health. Good professional attitude. Communication skills. Pharmacotherapy knowledge. Direct patient care.
Duties
Checking, preparing and dispensing prescriptions to patients according to physicians' orders or over-the-counter medications. Communicating with medical professionals and patients about their medications, dosages, side effects, interactions and allergies. Providing advice and information on medicines and medical equipment, as well as supporting patients to live healthy lifestyles. Monitoring patients' drug therapies and conducting health checks and medication reviews. Keeping track of inventory and ordering supplies.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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). Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. The pool of applicants for the post of Pharmacist will be considered for other posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert.