PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC)

Job Overview

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is hiring two Pharmacist Assistants (Post Basic) within the Pharmacy Services component. Applicants require a Grade 12 certificate, active SAPC registration, and varying experience levels depending on the grade (Grade 1: none; Grade 2: 5+ years; Grade 3: 13+ years). Responsibilities include dispensing medication, managing pharmaceutical stock, ensuring compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice, and supporting medicine management initiatives. Applications can be submitted online via the KZN e-Recruitment portal, emailed as a single attachment, or hand-delivered to the hospital.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or equivalent.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Grade 1 Experience: None.
• Grade 2 Experience: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate/recognisable experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with SAPC.
• Grade 3 Experience: A minimum of 13 years' appropriate/recognisable experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with SAPC.
• Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and policies.
• Understanding of medicine supply management and stock control systems.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Planning, organisational, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of an efficient pharmaceutical service under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Dispense medicines according to approved Standard Operating Procedures and within the scope of practice.
• Receive, store, issue, and control pharmaceutical stock.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock ordering, stock rotation, and stock counts.
• Pack and distribute medicines to wards, clinics, and departments.
• Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and pharmaceutical legislation.
• Participate in quality improvement programmes and medicine management initiatives.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pharmacy and storage areas.
• Provide medicine information to healthcare professionals and patients within the scope of practice.
• Perform any other duties delegated by the Pharmacy Manager or supervising pharmacist.

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