A vacancy exists for a Pharmacist (Sessional), based at Life Carstenhof Hospital, reporting to the Senior Pharmacist. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the quality pharmaceutical services, financial objectives, legislative compliance and people management requirements are achieved to the required standards.
FunctionPharmacy
FacilityLife Carstenhof Hospital PositionPharmacist | Sessional Contract
Critical OutputsEffective medication safety management Report 100% of medication-related adverse events and develop and implement remedial actions as appropriate.Report 100% of pharmacy alerts and develop and implement remedial action and complete a trends analysis quarterly.Drive 100% reporting of adverse drug reactions.Comply with all legal, professional, and procedural requirements during the dispensing process.Effective clinical pharmacy services Assist in driving a reduction in inappropriate antimicrobial utilization.Ensure pharmaceutical care is provided and continuity of clinical pharmacy services where appropriate.Effective quality management systems Participate in the implementation and compliance to LHC Quality management systems.Ensure compliance with SAPC, DOH and LHC legal and professional standards.Participate in achieving required customer service levels in theatre and wards.Implement customer satisfaction and pharmacy quality initiatives.Effective financial management Participate in achieving hospital budgeted financial measures relating to pharmacy.Assist with the improvement of operational efficiencies impacting cost of sales.Effective product management Participate in the active management of cost of sales of pharmaceuticals in line with revenue and budget.Build effective working relationships with doctors.Effective asset management Participate in achieving stock targets.Achieve optimal system utilisation.Effective people management Participate in Pharmacist Intern and Pharmacist Assistant programmes as appropriate.Provide direction and inspire positive work behavior in the team.RequirementsPharm / Dip.Pharm / B.Sc PharmRelevant clinical knowledge and experience to the critical outputsCurrent registration with South African Pharmacy CouncilUnderstanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challengesKnowledge of pharmaceutical legislationPharmaceutical product knowledgeComputer proficiency (MS office)Preference will be given to applicants who are not permanently employed anywhere.CompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgementAttention to detailResilienceMotivating and developing peopleEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication skillsInfluencing skillsBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awarenessExcellence orientationEthical behaviourAction orientationInterpersonal skillsEmail: ******
Closing date: Monday, October 7, 2024
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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