ASSISTANT MANAGER PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES REF NO:
CTH19/2023 (X1 POST)
Those who applied previously should re-apply for Nursing Manager
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R990 066 per annum, (inclusive package), plus 17% rural allowance.
CENTRE: Ceza-Thulasizwe District Hospital (PHC)
REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Certificate/Grade 12. Degree in Pharmacy. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist. Current registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist (2023). Minimum of 4 years’ experience after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. Certificate of Service. Valid drivers’ license. Recommendation: Additional qualification will be an added advantage; Experience of working at a large multidisciplinary facility will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of Pharmaceutical policies and guidelines;
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, Acts, Regulations and Policies, Knowledge in the management of pharmacy including human resource, financial and risk management; Good communication, motivation, coaching, team building, decision making, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; Ability to work under pressure and coordinate productivity; Sound knowledge of District Health System and setting; Effective planning, organizational and managerial skills; Knowledge of principles, functions and operations of medicine and therapeutic committee; Sound knowledge on the implementation of effective performance management systems and capacity building for succession planning; Sound knowledge and implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation system; Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles; Computer literacy.
DUTIES:
- Manage the Pharmaceutical Services at Ceza-Thulasizwe Hospital and associated clinics in line with the National, Provincial, and District strategies priorities; Formulate and implement Standard Operating Procedures for Pharmaceutical Services and ensure that they are in line with current statutory regulations and policy guidelines;
- Provide leadership, management and support to all Clinical Heads, Clinical Managers, Allied health professionals and all staff under his/her supervision; Ensure rational use of resources (human, financial, asset, inventor and physical); Provide and supervise 31 training programmes (Pharmaceutical interns and Pharmacy support personnel);
- Liaise with other stakeholders within and outside the department of health such as other hospital management teams, Health District Office on Pharmaceutical and management issues; Ensure continuous monitoring of morbidity and mortality through clinical audits; Translate and operationalize current national, provincial, and district strategic plans;
- Ensure cost effective pharmaceutical service delivery is maintained within the hospital; Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and labour relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures and policies (Provide necessary orientation, training, discipline and conflict resolution for all staff);
- Provision of pharmaceutical services in accordance with legislation and provisions of the National Drug Policy; Effective medicine supply management and stock control of Pharmaceuticals; Leadership of the relevant sections including financial management, budgetary control, Medicine supply management and Human Resource Management;
- Assist with formulation of protocols, procedures and guidelines for efficient and cost effective pharmaceutical service; Participate in various committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Antibiotic Stewardship Program;
- Assist with control of over expenditure, budget utilization and develop strategies to prevent wastage of pharmaceutical and other resources; Maintain accurate records, prepare financial reports and statistics; Maintain accurate records, prepare financial reports and statistics;
- Engage in effective communication with health care workers, patients and care givers; Participation in Quality Improvement Programmes for Pharmacy and conduct Clinical audits; Ensure Pharmacy department complies with SAPC, ideal hospital framework and OHSC standards;
- Maintain discipline with labour relations in terms of laid down policies and procedures; Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EPMDS in the operational area; Liaise with external stakeholders on pharmaceutical and management issues.
APPLICATIONS:
Direct your application quoting the relevant reference number to: The Chief Executive Officer, Ceza Hospital, Private Bag X200, Ceza, 3866. Hand delivered applications may be submitted to Chibini Main Road, Human Resource Section, and Ceza Hospital, before 16H00 on or before the closing date.
NOTE:
Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying.
ENQUIRIES: Dr SNP Ntuli (Medical Manager) Tel No: (035) 832 5003
CLOSING DATE: 30 November 2023 before 16H00 on or before the closing date.
