Pharmacist Assistant Mentor - Tzaneen at Anova Health Institute

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with good pharmacy practice
• Provide mentorship and support to ensure that adequate levels of stock are available
• Provide support and mentorship to all PAM's on the implementation of Good Pharmacy Practice, Ideal Clinic and SIMS in all their supported facilities
• Medicine supply management ( FIFO/FEFO, Stock re-order factor, Cold-chain)
• Maintenance of stock visibility solution (SVS)
• Support CCMDD and decanting (Mentorship on Repeat Prescription Collections (RPC) & Dablapmeds in supported facilities)
• Monitoring and maintenance of performance of the Dablapmeds program
• Support the retention of accurate and updated records on pharmacy activities & decanting
• Perform duties of Pharmacist Assistance such as dispensing, drug supply management etc. in line with Scope of Practice
• Identify training needs for facility staff (DOH and Anova staff) and facilitate training provision to meet requirements
• Represent Anova in stakeholder meetings and workshops when requested
• Weekly and monthly reporting

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Registered as a Post basic Pharmacist Assistant with SAPC
• Annual fees and all requirements must be up to date
• At least 1 year experience on HIV/AIDS treatment regimen and adherence issues
• Understand public health system (How public hospitals and clinics work)
• Understanding of ART, TB and general medication
• Good knowledge of antiretroviral therapy, TB and chronic medication
• Clear understanding of Good Pharmacy Practice
• Understanding of Drug Supply Management
• Excellent written & verbal communication & interpersonal skills
• Innovative, Proactive and Team Player
• Be able to work under pressure & independently
• Proficiency or literacy in Ms Office
• Good organizational, administrative, and report-writing skills