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Pharmacist Grade 1 to 3
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: GRD62/2024
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George Sub-district, Garden Route District
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| Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical acts and laws. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Proficient in the use of MS Office applications (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, to be specified in application/CV) and dispensing /stock control programs of which Wellsky (JAC) will be an advantage. A sound level of clinical knowledge of pharmaceuticals listed in all the levels of the National Essential Medicine Lists and Treatment Guidelines. Ability to work in a team environment with rotating duties, in the pharmacy and greater Sub-District. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in improving remote pharmacy governance and support systems in rural facilities. Experience in working as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability and willingness to supervise, tutor and train staff. |
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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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| Grade 1: None after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-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 appropriate experience after registration as a 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. |
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| Mr S Honeyborne, Tel. no. (044) 814 1142 |
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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). Pharmacists 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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| Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist. |
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| Take leadership in the pharmacy to establish a value driven pharmacy service and implement policies and guidelines in keeping with Batho Pele Principles, SAPC regulations, National Drug policy and National and Provincial treatment guidelines. Ensure adherence to minimum standards for dispensing as well as accessibility to medication and pharmaceutical care for patients. Promotion of rational drug use. Maintaining and improving an effective acute and chronic prescription medicine supply system to remote rural facilities without dispensaries. Manage, assess and monitor compliance w.r.t good pharmacy practice, Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards. Supervising and supporting directly and indirectly supervised Pharmacist Assistants for them to be employed to their full scope of practice. Effective monitoring of pharmaceutical expenditure, implementation and evaluation of budgetary control measures. Maintain and improve the quality of patient care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the primary health setting, which includes but is not limited to Antimicrobial Stewardship, Palliative Care, rational medicine use prescription reviews and adverse drug reaction reporting. Effective Dispensing, compounding, and mixing of pharmaceuticals in line with statutory requirements. Placing of orders with suppliers and ensuring efficient stock levels and stock control at the hospital and primary health care Facilities. Ensuring cold chain is maintained. Record keeping for statistical feedback, support supervisor to keep stat |
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| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to travel extensively in an expansive Sub-District. Willingness to Indirectly Supervise Pharmacist’s Assistants working in Primary Health Care Dispensaries. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 804 609 - R 853 980 per annum, Grade 2: R 869 796 - R 921 906 per annum, Grade 3: R 949 146 - R 1 006 809 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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10/18/2024 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: 11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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