• Reference Number : REFS/018530
  • Directorate : Pharmacutical Services
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R768 489.00 - R814 437 p.a
  • Enquiries : Ms M Haines 012 356 9201

Requirements :

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm Degree) or equivalent qualification accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. No experience required after registration as Pharmacist with SAPC in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in relevant profession as required in South Africa. OTHER SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS: Own discipline, knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, implementation and Information management, quality assurance and improvement programmes. Leadership and communication. Problem solving, computer literacy, stress tolerance, self confidence, objectiveness and emphathy. Acquintance with standard operating procedures and primary healthcare standard treatment guidelines. Work effectively as part of a team. No criminal record or dismissal for misconduct at previous place(s) of work.

Duties :

  • The provision of pharmaceutical services in Tshwane Health District. Evaluation of the patient related needs by determining the indication, safety, and effectiveness of the prescribed therapy. Dispensing of medicnes or scheduled substances as prescribed according to the District formulary.Furnishing of information and advise to any person in regards to the safe and effective use of medicine. Comply with standard operating procedures and statutary regulations (GPP, GMP and PMFA). Liaise with healthcare professionals in the PHC facilities in regards to pharmaceutical services. Stock control and correct handling and storage of medicines. Ensure compliance to standard treatment guidelines and EML in the District. Participate in the pharmaceutical programs in the district for e.g. CCMDD, SVS, ideal clinic for pharmacies, dispensaries and medicine rooms. Providing in-service training, promoting the safe and rational use of medicines. Monitor the availability of medicines at the Tshwane Regional Pharmacy and PHC facilities. Ensure safekeeping of medicines. Supervising of pharmacist assistants and other support staff at the Regional Pharmacy. Promote public health, quality priorities and Batho Pele Principles. Deputize for the senior pharmacists. Perform all duties within the scope of practice of a pharmacist. Evaluate and manage staff performance and development within your area. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment). Monitoring of and implementing measures to reduce fruitless and wastful expenditure in Tshwane Health District.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tshwane Regional Pharmacy

Closing Date : 14-07-2023



Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.