PHARMACIST GRADE1, 2 & 3

Job Overview

Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital is hiring a Pharmacist (Grade 1, 2, or 3) within the Pharmacy component. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, managing stock levels, participating in pharmacy committees, mentoring interns, and ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical legislation. Candidates must possess a Pharmacy degree/diploma, SAPC registration, and relevant experience based on the grade. Applications can be hand-delivered, couriered to Kwamashu, or emailed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate STD 10 / Grade 12
• National Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy
• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• For Grade 1: Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC (or 1 year relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign health professional council)
• For Grade 2: Five (5) years relevant experience after registration with SAPC as a pharmacist (or 6 years for foreign qualified employees)
• For Grade 3: Thirteen (13) years relevant experience after registration with SAPC as a pharmacist (or 14 years for foreign qualified employees)
• Computer Literacy
• Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08)
• Sound knowledge of legislation applicable to Pharmacy practices
• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management and staff relations legislation

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and appropriate records in line with legal requirements
• Provision of pharmaceutical services to wards and departments
• Provision of pharmaceutical services by dispensing prescriptions
• Participate in pharmacy related committees (PTC, Antibiotic Stewardship and Pharmacovigilance)
• Engage in effective communication with departments and service providers to ensure high service quality is rendered
• Maintain proper use and care of all resources and ensure optimal usage
• Perform standby duties and overtime when required (after hours services)
• Participate in staggered working hours to improve patient access to medicines as per roster
• Plan own work and administer work procedures to meet the objectives for the department ensuring efficient service delivery
• Make recommendations with regard to policies / strategies for the effective functioning of Pharmacy department
• Assist and train staff according to departmental requirements and act as a tutor for students and interns
• Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EPMDS (Pharmacist Assistant)
• Maintain stock levels, ensure availability of medicines, and compile/analyse stock reports to prevent stock outs
• Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, good pharmacy practice, norms and standards regarding procurement, storage, and dispensing

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