MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To ensure assistance in providing 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

DESIRED EDUCATION

•  None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

•  None

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act
• Financial management
• Good pharmacy practices
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical product knowledge