Deputy Manager: Pharmaceutical Services

Overview

Deputy Manager for Pharmaceutical Services at Frere Tertiary Hospital, Buffalo City, requiring a B.Pharm with seven years post-registration experience including three years in a supervisory role.

Requirements

• B.Pharm or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC of which three (3) years of experience as a Pharmacist Supervisor/Assistant Manager (or performing the functions) in the pharmaceutical environment.
• Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist A good understanding of relevant legislation.
• National Drug Policy, the essential Drugs programme, Public finance Management Act (PFMA), Medicines and related Substances Act and Pharmacy Act.
• Sound leadership, analytic and computer proficiency Good warehousing practice and pharmacy practice.
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical services’ approaches.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the mandate of the Medical supplies Depot.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative prescripts governing the public service.
• Knowledge and skilled in managing quality improvement programmes.
• Must be achievement-driven and self-motivated.
• Be available to be a responsible pharmacist when required.
• Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Good in team building and problem solving.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• To perform the duties of the warehouse manager in accordance with the Pharmacy Act, GPP and GWP.
• Ensure compliance of the warehouse to pharmacy and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure proper storage of medicines at the depot and distribution to healthcare institutions and facilities.
• Strengthen stakeholder and warehouse staff engagement to improve performance and service delivery.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal control procedures to mitigate identified risks in the warehouse.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of warehouse resources.
• Represent pharmaceutical services at relevant meetings and serve on various committees and participate in relevant forums in forums in depot.
• Coordinate training programmes for pharmacy assistants.
• Pharmacist interns and other support personnel.
• Develop protocols, standard operating procedures and guidelines for efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service.
• Supervise pharmacists and pharmacist assistants.
• Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and labour relations systems.
• Compiling report for submission to warehouse management on monthly and quarterly basis.

How to apply

can be submitted electronically via email to: Noluthando.Mthitshana@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532

Notes

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short- listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. OTHER POSTS