POST BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANT REF NO: CHBAH 746 (X1 POST)
Directorate: Pharmacy
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R239 682 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH)
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualification as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Qualified Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Current registration with SAPC. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Sound organisational and planning skills. High level of reliability and ability to handle confidentiality. Ability to act with tact and discretion and handle conflict. Good telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure, to take initiative and work well in a team. Knowledge of public service legislation, policies, and procedures. No experience required.
DUTIES:
- Assist with control of stock both ordering, receiving and the distribution of medicines in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures and legislation.
- Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;
- Assist with the manufacturing of non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist;
- Assist with the re-packaging of medicine; Assist with the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 7 medicines or scheduled substances;
- Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 7 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, To purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substances;
- The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist;
- the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health and safe use of medicine.
- Adhere to Good pharmacy practice guidelines as published in the rules of the SAPC. Adhere to timelines. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programmes.
- Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the performance management and development system.
APPLICATIONS:
applications can be hand delivered to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital from 8am to 3pm at Ground Floor, Main Admin Building or posted to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Private Bag X01, Pimville, 1808 and or via courier (Kindly note that the application forms received by the institution after the closing date of the advert irrespective of the reasons will not be considered). No faxed applications will be considered.
NOTE:
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
ENQUIRIES: Mr. S. Dikgang Tel No: (011) 933 8797/8843
CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2023
