Pharmacist Assistant (POST Basic)

Overview

Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) position at King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex in KwaZulu-Natal, requiring SAPC registration and Grade 12, offering R275,340 to R390,396 per annum depending on grade.

Requirements

• 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).
• Experience Grade 1: Appropriate/Qualifications Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) After Registration with The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) As A Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
• Experience None.
• Experience Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate/recognisable experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
• Experience Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years' appropriate/recognisable experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
• Knowledge, Skills PUBLIC Training And Competencies Required: Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and policies.
• Understanding of medicine supply management.
• Knowledge of stock control systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Problem-solving and report-writing skills.

Duties

• 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 of a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
• Receive, store, issue and control pharmaceutical stock.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock ordering and stock rotation.
• Perform stock counts and assist with inventory management.
• 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.

How to apply

All applications to be forwarded to: Applications should be forwarded to: The Acting Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. F.G Cele Human Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, P O Dormerton, 4015. Email to: KingdinuzuluHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za OR KGVREGISTRY@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department King Dinuzulu Hospital 75 R.D. Naidu Roads Sydenham

Enquiries: Dr N MisraPharmacy Manager Tel No: (031) 242 6037