SALARY : Grade 1: R275 340 per annum
Grade 2: R318 666 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the
South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (PostBasic).Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post- Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): A high level of computer literacy. Appropriate experience in Health Information Systems. Experienced in system support to be able to manage the Medicine Management systems used in the province. Experience in training end users Knowledge of the Regulations concerning pharmaceuticals and supply-chain management. Excellent communication skills, to manage the change management process within the organisation to achieve full acceptance of the system, with all users and relative parties. Good people management skills and a positive attitude towards working co-operatively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of authority.
DUTIES : Client services: Support and liaise with facilities using the Medicine Management Systems in the province. Management of all change control processes. Provide end user training in the use of the pharmacy system. Provide operational support at the facility. System maintenance: Maintenance
of master files to ensure that the system complies with current regulations. Ensure effective communication regarding Pharmacy requirements such as data availability and data quality with Pharmacy role players, including end users and managers. Assist with compiling and maintaining system user manuals and procedures. Assist with the implementation and support of the Medicine Management System at Health facilities. Provide ad-hoc support to supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Blockman at (072) 321-2015 or Mr J Maharaj Tel No: (021) 938-6513
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. “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 to candidates 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).