Pharmacist at Life Healthcare

Critical Outputs

• Dispensing of medication to wards and patients as well as performing on call, weekend and public holiday duties.
• Assist with management of all pharmaceuticals within the hospital.
• Human Resource Management - management of dispensary staff
• Customer service orientation
• Build professional relationships with doctors, patients, staff and external stakeholders.
• Perform quality ward rounds and assist units with any training needs or pharmacy related issues.
• Drive AMS in the hospital
• Financial and Cost Management
• Achieve hospital budgeted financial measures relating to pharmacy
• Drive identified growth opportunities
• Implementation of LHC Formulary decisions as well as product conversions to support cost containment.
• Management of inventory, including procurement, stock levels, cycle counts and dead stock.
• Effective medication safety management
• Maintaining high ethical and GPP standards in accordance with SAPC and audit requirements. Ensure compliance with SAPC,DOH, DOL and LHC legal and professional standards
• Effective quality Management systems and adherence to OHSA, ISO 9001 and security protocols.

 Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
• Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist
• Hospital and/or retail pharmacy experience is essential.
• Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges
• A working knowledge of SAP and Impilo will be an advantage.
• Pharmaceutical product knowledge
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & ability to work on projects, individually and as part of a team.