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Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist Grade 1 and 2
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: ECSS6/2023
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Medicine Management and Laboratory and Blood Services Support, Chief Directorate: Emergency & Clinical Service Support
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| Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. |
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| Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. |
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| Ensure the safe and effective vaccination practices and management of thermolabile medicines and vaccines including those used in Expanded Programme on Immunisation within the Province. Provide pharmaceutical and management support to the EPI programme. Support the provincial antimicrobial stewardship champion with strategies to identify and correct inappropriate antimicrobial use. Develop strategies to improve the rational medicine use of medicines in the province. Establish the practice of ward pharmacy at hospitals in the Western Cape for pharmacists to deliver pharmaceutical care to patients in hospital wards. |
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| Grade 1 : A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. |
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| Ms Helen Hayes, Tel 021-483 4567. |
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| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment. |
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| Sound knowledge of pharmaceuticals listed in the Primary, Adult and Paediatric Hospital Levels and Tertiary/Quaternary National Essential Medicine Lists. Sound knowledge of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965, and the Public Finance Management Act 66 of 1995. Knowledge of financial prescripts and the ability to set up and monitor budgets. The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the expanded programme on immunization and the management of thermolabile medicines. The incumbent must demonstrate a sound level of clinical knowledge and must be computer literate (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Advanced verbal and written communication skills and excellent analytical, research, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills are required. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate training skills. A Master’s degree in a relevant health-related field is an advantage. |
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| Willingness to travel and stay overnight for extended periods. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 938 748 -R 996 354 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
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Starting Date:
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1/20/2023 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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Closing date: 5/26/2023 12:00:00 AM
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