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The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
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Job Responsibilities
- Working under both direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage drug supply within the facilities, including but not limited to correct ordering of stock, receiving and checking of stock, appropriate stock control and storage, rotation of stock to prevent expiry, accurate handling of expired stock, and appropriate temperature control.
- Dispensing and issuing of acute and chronic scripts according to Standard Treatment Guidelines and the WCGHW Pharmaceutical Code List.
- Issuing medication prepared by Tertiary Institutions and CDU (Chronic Dispensing Unit) and the management thereof.
- Collection of all pharmacy-related data, ensuring accurate compilation of monthly pharmaceutical statistics returns and pricing of expired stock.
- Support to supervisor and colleagues within the George Sub-District, within the scope of practice.
- Ensure the provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of quality assurance activities.
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REQUIREMENTS
Minimum educational qualification:
- As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional).
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Have a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel in the District.
- Willingness to work at other clinics in the Sub-District.
- Willingness to work overtime and after hours as needed.
Registration with a Professional Council
- Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional).
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures.
- Good numeric skills.
- Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in clinic environment, including appropriate cold chain practices.
- Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles.
- Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice.
- Meticulous and attention to detail.
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SALARY :
Grade 1: R 264 750 - R 298 482 per annum,
Grade 2: R 306 411 - R 324 117 per annum,
Grade 3: R 330 540 - R 375 381 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
CENTRE: Pacaltsdorp CDC, George Sub-district, Garden Route District
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Honeyborne, tel. no. (044) 814 - 1143
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