Pharmacist

Role profile
Role title Pharmacist
Division Pharmacy
Location Netcare Kroon Hospital
Reporting structure Assistant Pharmacy Manager

Role summary
The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team. The Pharmacist will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner. High emphasis will be placed on quality and
efficient medicine management. The candidate must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate the operational requirements of the hospital.

Key work output and accountabilities

Dispensing of prescriptions (hospital and retail)
Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and
drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines.
Act as custodian for the management of schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements
Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements.
Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling and packaging of medicines to
ensure safety and quality.
Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including, reordering of stock, maintaining dedicated
stock areas for organisation and expiry dates.
Conduct cyclical and full stock takes
Comply to regulations as set out by the SA Pharmacy Council
Promote Medication Safety and Medication Information to all patients and departments
Active participation in the Antibiotic Stewardship programme
Maintain and sustain effective working relationships with all medical and allied medical staff.
Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems
and policies.
Training and supervising pharmacist assistants
Willing to work flexible hours as required
Assist in overtime when necessary
Participate with colleagues on a rotational basis in the provision of an after hour on call service for
all medication related issues.

Education

A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B Pharm Degree)
Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council

Work experience

Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment
Advanced Computer literacy (SAP, CareOn & Unisolve) will be advantageous)

Knowledge

Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment.
Hospital or Retail Pharmacy

Customer Focus and Service
Delivery
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and
external customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues,
suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a
relationship
Continuous Improvement The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous
improvement.
Personal Work Ethic Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

Netcare values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our
patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the
participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We
care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality
care and professional excellence.

Care – The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient
care and services we offer at every level of the organization.
Truth – The crucial element in building relationships that work.
Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
Participate with colleagues on a rotational basis in the provision of an after hour on call service for
all medication related issues.
Dignity – An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals.
A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and
understanding.
Compassion – We engage everyone with compassion and respond
with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and
their families.
Participation – The willingness and desire to work in productive and
creative partnerships with others and the commitment to
communicate.
The Netcare way Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service
standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours, which
you will be accountable to uphold:
I always greet everyone to show my respect.
I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.
I always engage to show my compassion.
I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Application process
Netcare is an equal opportunity employer
The Company’s approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to Noziga.Skosana@netcare.co.za

Please note:

Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the applicant’s current
and past Netcare direct line managers and the relevant Netcare HR Managers. Therefore, employees are
encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line
manager is aware of the application.
The terms and conditions of employment relating to the function you have applied for will be based on
those in the Division within which you will be employed.
If a candidate has any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to perform the job function, the
candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can
be made.
By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are
consenting to the information being processed for possible recruitment and selection purposes only or
for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself,
and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We
confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior
consent.
If your application is not successful, we will retain your CV and other information provided on our
electronic system for 12 months. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the
aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection, and we will immediately securely destroy your
personal information.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted
within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.