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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
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: TBH28/2019
  Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
 
Requirements
Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Giving telephonic advice on the identification and treatment of poisoning. Keeping accurate records of each case and capturing this on an electronic database. Gather data on a weekly basis of patients admitted to Tygerberg Hospital due to acute poisonings. Ensure that hospitals in the Western Cape have the necessary antidotes and that there is a collaboration with the Tygerberg poisons centre. Manage a system of toxicovigilance that serves to identify new hazards and trends in poisoning. Weekly data profiling to discover inconsistencies and other anomalies in the data of the Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape. Reporting the Director of the Tygerberg Poison Centre, Head of Clinical Pharmacology and the WCG.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. One year relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the 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. 6 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. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 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.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge in pharmacology and toxicology. Call centre experience on advising health professionals and the general public on how to deal with health related problems. Ability to work under pressure. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently as well as in a team. Computer Literacy. Knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Pharmacy Acts and Laws.
 
Enquiries:
Ms CJ Marks, tel. no. (021) 938-9334
 
Registration with professional council:
Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 693 372 per annum - R 735 918 per annum ; Grade 2: R 751 026 per annum - R 797 109 per annum ; Grade 3: R 821 205 per annum - R 871 590 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
10/4/2019 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: 10/25/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
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