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Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: GRD63/2024
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Garden Route District Office, Garden Route District
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| 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). |
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| Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional). |
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| 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. Appropriate knowledge of Essential Medicines Lists and Treatment guidelines and the WCGHW Provincial Code List of Approved Medicines to enable the candidate to work as an Indirectly Supervised Pharmacist’s Assistant in Primary Health Care Dispensaries. Proficient in the use of MS Office applications (including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams) and dispensing /stock control programs of which Wellsky (JAC) will be an advantage. |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic)(Institutional). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) with the SAPC. |
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| Have a valid driver’s license. Ability to report for duty at any facility in the George Subdistrict. The use of a government vehicle will be provided for duties as required by District Office in the Garden Route. Work after hours as needed. Willingness to work as an Indirectly Supervised Pharmacist’s Assistant in Primary Health Care Dispensaries in George Sub-District. |
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| Ms G De Swardt, Tel. no. (044) 803-2704 |
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| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. All short-listed candidates may undergo a technical competency (assessments/proficiency) test. 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 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). Pharmacist Assistants who do not comply with registration in either of the advertised categories may apply for an advertised post on condition that registration in the required category is obtained within 12 months. The appointment will be subject to a 12-month probationary period. Should the employee not meet the conditions of their appointment within the agreed timeframes, the probationary period may be extended, or the employee may be dismissed. |
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| The successful candidate will be expected to assist with the implementation of programs for the improvement of Pharmacy Services for the Garden Route District. This will include travelling to various locations within the Garden Route from the District Office in George. Support to facilities in George Subdistrict will be provided by the successful candidate for periods of time in the capacity as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant as determined by the needs of Garden Route District Office and George Subdistrict Pharmacy Services. Duties included will be 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 return and pricing of expired stock. Support to supervisor and colleagues within the George Sub-District, within scope of practice. Ensure the provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of quality assurance activities. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 250 947 - R 285 921 per annum, Grade 2: R 290 436 - R 307 221 per annum, Grade 3: R 313 308 - R 355 812 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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10/11/2024 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: 11/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
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