Closing date: 26.10.2023
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
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.
All the best with your applications