MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To ensure a comprehensive, professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-hospital patients and the public  

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public
• Ensure accurate dispensing
• Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: 

• B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 1-3 years experience in a hospital pharmacy Stock management and distribution

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Financial management
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Medical aid benefits regulations and formularies
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical stock control practices and principles