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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Pharmacist Grade 1 to 3 (Poison Information Centre)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: TBH31/2023
  Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Requirements:
Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 
Note:
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)
 
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):
Experience in toxicology. Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Pharmacy Acts and Laws. Ability to work under pressure. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently as well as in a team. Computer Literacy.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA-qualified employees One-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' relevant experience after registration as 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
 
Enquiries:
Ms C Marks (021) 938 -9334.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Successful rendering of the services of the Tygerberg Poison Information Centre, providing clinically meaningful consultancy to health care professionals and lay public. To share and communicate expertise infra- and inter departmentally, nationally and internationally in order to optimize service output. Toxicovigilance - Identifying and evaluating the risks of poisoning that exist within the SA community, and proposing and evaluating measures taken to reduce, eliminate or manage them. Weekly accurate poison data checking with feedback. Weekly ward rounds and electronic record keeping of poisoning cases admitted to Tygerberg Hospital.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 768 489-R 814 437 per annum, Grade 2: R 830 751-R 880 521 per annum, Grade 3: R 906 540-R 961 614 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
5/12/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
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.
Closing date: 6/2/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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