Pharmacy Supervisor

Overview

Supervise pharmacy services and drug supply management at Swartland Hospital in the Western Cape, requiring SAPC registration and at least 3 years' relevant experience.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (code B/EB) drivers’ licence.
• Willingness to register as a Responsible Pharmacist.
• Willingness to supervise, tutor and train students and staff.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies as well as the Acts and Laws that govern the practice of Pharmacy.
• Ability to cope with pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Good verbal, as well as written communication skills.
• Sound Management, communication and conflict handling skills.
• Computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Duties

• Management of Drug Supply and Prescribing habits in the hospital and sub- district.
• Manage, assess and monitor compliance wrt Good Pharmacy Practice, Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards.
• Take leadership in the hospital and sub-district to establish a value driven pharmacy service and implement policies and guidelines in keeping with the Batho Pele, SAPC, National Drug policy, National and Provincial standard treatment guidelines.
• Human Resource Management for all Pharmacy staff in hospital and support within the sub-district.
• Management of Finance and Supply Chain.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and support to Clinical Manager.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Dr J Brownbridge Tel No: (022) 487-9200

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