Requirements
Performing administrative responsibilities in order to administer an
Efficient and effective Pharmacy.
Job purpose as per job description: the requirement to register as a
Responsible pharmacist, where applicable.
How to Apply
By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape
Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information
Provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for
Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be
Required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and
Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits,
throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent
employment.
External candidates: APPLY ONLINE VIA
www.capetown.gov.za/careers
Internal staff: APPLY ONLINE VIA SAP PORTAL
Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment is received within three months of the closing date,
they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
Diploma in Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree
Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a
Pharmacist.
At least three years’ experience, preferably in the primary health sector
care environment
Sound knowledge of current medicines and the essential drug list
Proven interpersonal and administrative skills
An eye for detail
Integrity
A valid Code 8 driver’s license.
Key Performance Areas
Ensure Legal Compliance by ensuring that the Pharmacy complies
with the provisions of the Pharmacy Act.
Manage the Pharmacy in a clinic or community health setting by:
Acquisition, ordering, storage, dispensing, and supply of medication
(acute and chronic) & related products;
Ensuring effective and efficient stock management & control to
maintain the integrity and security of all
products;
Ensuring the implementation of Drug Management
Policies and Procedures;
Ensuring the general day-to-day management of the Pharmacist’s
Assistants
Monitoring of medicine usage, pharmaceutical
expenditure and keeping the Clinic Manager informed of the budget
trends;
Informing the Clinic Manager of locum requirements
Support and advise other categories of medical and
paramedical staff with regard to medicine use, provide
information and guidance on rational prescribing, medicine use
and budgetary management.
Development of the Pharmacist’s assistants in order to provide
adequately trained and legally compliant staff in the Pharmacy.