Clinical Pharmacist at Mediclinic

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To lead an expert patient-oriented pharmaceutical care service that promotes the appropriate use of medicines in the hospital  

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services to the hospital
• Initiate and implement the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme and enhance the appropriate utilisation of antimicrobials
• Provide information related to pharmaceutical utilisation, trends, strategies and medication to the hospital
• Mitigate and support the management of pharmaceutical risks in the hospital
• Ensure accurate dispensing where applicable

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: MPharm or relevant postgraduate degree
• DESIRED EDUCATION: Antimicrobial Stewardship course, Infection Prevention and Control related course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ experience as a Ward or Clinical Pharmacist
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing an Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Antimicrobial stewardship processes and procedures
• Ethical pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of the pharmacy and related healthcare industry
• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Development of pharmaceutical guidelines and protocols
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
• Surgical pharmaceuticals
• Develop patient treatment plans
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Closing date: 03/07/2026