Pharmacist Grade1 at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm Degree) or equivalent qualification accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. No experience required after registration as Pharmacist with SAPC in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in relevant profession as required in South Africa.

OTHER SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Own discipline, knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, implementation and Information management, quality assurance and improvement programmes. Leadership and communication.
• Problem solving, computer literacy, stress tolerance, self confidence, objectiveness and emphathy. Acquintance with standard operating procedures and primary healthcare standard treatment guidelines. Work effectively as part of a team. No criminal record or dismissal for misconduct at previous place(s) of work.

Duties :

• The provision of pharmaceutical services in Johannesburg Health District. Evaluation of the patient related needs by determining the indication, safety, and effectiveness of the prescribed therapy.
• Dispensing of medicnes or scheduled substances as prescribed according to the District formulary. Furnishing of information and advise to any person in regards to the safe and effective use of medicine.
• Comply with standard operating procedures and statutary regulations (GPP, GMP and PMFA). Liaise with healthcare professionals in the PHC facilities in regards to pharmaceutical services. Stock control and correct handling and storage of medicines.
• Ensure compliance to standard treatment guidelines and EML in the District. Participate in the pharmaceutical programs in the district for e.g. CCMDD, SVS, ideal clinic for pharmacies, dispensaries and medicine rooms.
• Providing in-service training, promoting the safe and rational use of medicines. Monitor the availability of medicines at the JHB Regional Pharmacy and PHC facilities. Ensure safekeeping of medicines. Supervising of pharmacist assistants and other support staff at the Regional Pharmacy.
• Promote public health, quality priorities and Batho Pele Principles. Deputize for the senior pharmacists. Perform all duties within the scope of practice of a pharmacist.
• Evaluate and manage staff performance and development within your area. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment). Monitoring of and implementing measures to reduce fruitless and wastful expenditure in JHB Health District.

Closing Date : 07-11-2025