SALARY : R906 540 – R961 614 per annum. Benefit: 13th cheque, 17% rural allowance,
Home owners allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements),
Medical Aid (Optional).
CENTRE : ST Andrews Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: Grade 12 (senior certificate) Standard 10 plus, Appropriate
qualification and registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
as a Pharmacist plus, Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist, plus
A minimum of 3 years appropriate/ recognizable experience after registration
as a pharmacist with the SAPC. Previous and current work experience
(certificate/s of service) endorsed and stamped by HR Office to be submitted if
shortlisted. N.B All the above mentioned documents need not be attached on
application but will be requested only if shortlisted. Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies: Extensive knowledge of Pharmaceutical Services, National
and Provincial Policies and Procedures, Knowledge of Financial Management,
Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Understanding of Relevant
Acts, Regulations, Essential Drug Program, National Drug Policy,
Pharmacovigilance and CCMDD program, Knowledge of the Principles,
Function and Operations of a Drug and Therapeutics and Antimicrobial
Stewardship Committee, Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Acts,
Policies & Procedures pertaining to stock Control, Appropriate Clinical &
Theoretical Knowledge, Extensive experience in the management of
pharmacy, excellent supervisory and analytical skills, Sound planning,
organizational and administrative skills, Excellent communication, team
building, interpersonal and problem solving skills, Ability to work under
pressure and co-ordinate productivity, excellent computer literacy skills,
Commitment to service excellence.
DUTIES : Management and provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical services to
patients, wards, Departments & clinics. Maintain control of pharmaceutical
services in all departments in the hospital, including clinics, Responsibility and
accountability for cost effective and efficient management of procurement,
Storage, distribution, control and security of pharmaceutical stock and
equipment, Develop, implement and monitor adherence to standard operating
procedures and policies for all aspects of pharmaceutical services in
accordance with applicable legislations, regulations and Good Pharmacy
Practice, Develop and implement quality improvement programs in pharmacy,
Support and supervision of pharmaceutical service in the attached PHC
facilities and wards, Maintain and implement systems for accurate and
appropriate patient records in line with Legislative requirements, Engage in
effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure a high quality service
is Rendered and requirements for audits are met, Perform standby, after hours
& weekend duties when necessary, Support pharmaceutical and therapeutic
governance including but not limited to Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medicine
Utilization Reviews, Standard Treatment Guidelines adherence, Supervision
and discipline of pharmacy staff, EPMDS, Routing, monitoring and evaluation,
Compiling reports for submission to the pharmacy manager and assistant
pharmacy manager, Management of resources allocated to Pharmaceutical
Services, Deputise for the assistant manager as and when required, Register
as tutor for pharmacist assistants and pharmacist interns, Identify training
needs of pharmacy staff and facilitate access to appropriate training and
Development., any other tasks/duties deemed necessary by the Assistant
Manager or Pharmacy Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Dr SK Lumeya, ST Andrews Hospital Tel No: (039) 433 1955
APPLICATIONS : Please forward all applications to: the Chief Executive Officer, ST Andrew’s
Hospital, Private Bag X1010, Harding, or hand delivered applications to human
resources at ST Andrew’s Hospital or Email to
Standrewshospital.HRjobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za.
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources Management
NOTE : The following documents must be submitted, the most recent Z83 application
form for employment which is obtainable at any Government Department or
the website: www.kznhealth.gov.za, The Z83 form must be completed in full.
The reference number must be indicated in provided form Z83 e g.
SAH/03/2023. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Information such as educational
qualification dates(s) of registration with council, relevant work experience and
periods in service should be clearly indicated on the CV. Applicants are not
required to submit Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents only
Z83 and CV on application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted
candidates only. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date.
Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will
not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates
only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date
of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the
following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship
and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the
company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not
to fill the post (s).Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post
Further, respective successful candidate will be required to enter into a
permanent employment contract with the Department of Health and a
Performance Agreement with his/her immediate supervisor. Applicants are
respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3
months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were
unsuccessful. The Department Reserves the Right to or not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s)