Manager: Pharmaceutical Services at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to travel in the Metro.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong leadership, inclusive of management, professional mentorship, organisation and strategic planning. Project management skills. Computer Literacy and data use and analysis. Appropriate experience in Pharmaceutical systems used in the public sector. Appropriate supervisory/managerial experience. Appropriate Training and experience in Drug Supply Management. 

DUTIES :

• Strategic planning and implementation and monitoring and evaluation of relevant policies. Technical support to the pharmacy staff and pharmacy for quality assurance and clinical services governance. Overall leadership and coordination of the Pharmacy services within the Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure. Ensure good Pharmacy practices are institutionalised in the service platform. In-depth knowledge of the Health Act, National Drug Policy, Pharmacy Act, World Health Organisation and relevant policies of the WCG: Health and Wellness.