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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Pharmacist Grade 1 to 3 (Poisons Information Centre) (With 32 Hours Overtime per month)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH17/2022
   Red Cross Children’s War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 
Enquiries:
Dr CR Stephen, tel. (021) 658-5308
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA-qualified employees, or 6 years relevant experience after registration as Pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA-qualified employees, or 14 years relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Identify, collect, and collate detailed information on potentially toxic substances available in South Africa and systematically check new information against existing information on a database. Enter data or edit existing data on the AfriTox poisons information database accordingly. Establish and maintain contact with manufacturers of products to ensure that the information on the database remains up to date. Give telephonic advice on the identification and treatment of poisoning on the Poisons Information Helpline to health care workers and the general public, and record details of each call. This 24-hour service is provided according to a roster during normal working hours and after-hours (including nights, weekends and public holidays). Perform quality assurance checks on the Poisons TeleLog database.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Pharmacy Acts and Laws. Extensive knowledge of medicines (including over-the-counter preparations), poisons and chemical nomenclature of constituents of products commonly found in homes. Training will be given but the incumbent will hold a key position and will have to demonstrate considerable initiative in performing his/her duties. Ability to work systematically and accurately. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Able to work independently as well as in a team. Computer literacy.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 
Note:
The successful applicant would be required to work the equivalent of 32 hours normal overtime per month, the payment of which is capped according to the minimum notch of salary level 8. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application / on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 703 773 - R 746 958 per annum, Grade 2: R 762 291- R 809 067 per annum, Grade 3: R 833 523-R 884 664 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
5/13/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 6/3/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
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