Manager: Pharmaceutical Services

Overview

Manage pharmaceutical services and provide strategic leadership for pharmacy operations in the Khayelitsha Eastern sub-structure of the Western Cape Department of Health.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel in the Metro.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong leadership, inclusive of management, professional mentorship, organisation and strategic planning.
• Project management skills.
• Computer Literacy and data use and analysis.
• Appropriate experience in Pharmaceutical systems used in the public sector.
• Appropriate supervisory/managerial experience.
• Appropriate Training and experience in Drug Supply Management.

Duties

• Strategic planning and implementation and monitoring and evaluation of relevant policies.
• Technical support to the pharmacy staff and pharmacy for quality assurance and clinical services governance.
• Overall leadership and coordination of the Pharmacy services within the Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub- structure.
• Ensure good Pharmacy practices are institutionalised in the service platform.
• In-depth knowledge of the Health Act, National Drug Policy, Pharmacy Act, World Health Organisation and relevant policies of the WCG: Health and Wellness.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Mr JA Kruger Tel No: (021) 360-4622

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. OTHER POSTS