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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 (Chronic Disease Management)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS83/2024
  Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical acts and laws. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Sound Management, communication and conflict handling skills. Computer literacy. Improvement Experience in medicine access modalities. Experience in working as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in stakeholder engagement. Experience in quality and data management.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 
Note:
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 on or before the day of the interview. 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).
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year 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 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 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 Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 14 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.
 
Enquiries:
Ms. T. Parker Tel: (021) 815 8876
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. Proof of current (2024) registration.
 
Duties (key result areas/ outputs):
Take leadership in the pharmacy to establish a value driven pharmacy service and implement policies and guidelines in keeping with the Batho Pele, SAPC and National Drug policy and National and Provincial treatment guidelines. Ensure adherence to minimum standards for dispensing as well as accessibility to medication and pharmaceutical care to patients. Manage, assess and monitor compliance w.r.t Good Pharmacy Practice, Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards. Effective monitoring of pharmaceutical expenditure, implementation and evaluation of budgetary control measures. Human Resource Management which includes tutoring of Pharmacist’s Assistants as well as development of pharmacy staff. Maintain and improve the quality of patient care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the primary health setting.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 804,609 per annum-R 853,980 per annum, Grade 2: R 869,796 per annum-R 921,906 per annum, Grade 3: R 949,146 per annum-R1,006,809 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
8/30/2024 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: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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