Pharmacist, Cape Town: PWID at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• The pharmacist is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of the medicine and health product supply chain, ensuring compliance with SAPC Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards and organizational requirements. This position requires a good understanding of the medicine quantification, procurement and supply chain management systems to ensure reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality medicines

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B.Pharm)
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a pharmacist after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
• Proof of current registration with SAPC
• Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy, retail section and NGO environment
• Management or supervisory experience
• Sound knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice, Medicine and Related Substance Act, and the Pharmacy Act
• Valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    
Good Pharmacy Practice

• Design, develop and manage a comprehensive activity plan
• Advocate for Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)
• Planning and coordination of health products supply
• Quality assurance and clinical governance practices

Programme Support

• Work with DoH district pharmacist to ensure compliance
• Developing and implementing a standard procedure for drug management
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal control procedures to mitigate identified risks

Training

• Develop protocols, standard operating procedures and guidelines for efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service.

Data management

• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives
• Support resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) projects

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics

Deadline:23rd January,2026