The Northern Cape Department of Health is the department of the Government of the Northern Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The political head of the department is the MEC for Health; as of 2020 this is Maruping Lekwene.
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Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
Appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Pharmacist with South African Pharmacy Council.
Experience:
Grade 1: None, after registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
Knowledge of Provincial and National Health policies and all relevant legislation.
A valid B (08) driver’s licence is an inherent requirement.
Sound knowledge of legislation such as National Health Act, National Drug Policy, Pharmacy Act, Medicines and Related Substance Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and related regulations and policies;
Appropriate theoretical and clinical knowledge; Medicine supply management; Computer literacy i.e. MS Word, Excel, Power point. Excellent analytical, research, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
DUTIES :
Develop, review and update Pharmaceutical Policies and Pharmaceutical SOPs. Coordinate & facilitate the placement of Community Service Pharmacists; Oversee the placement of Pharmacy Interns.
Facilitate payment of SAPC annual registration fees; annual pharmacy/ RP fees, tutor fees and other applicable fees.
Assist with the monitoring of pharmaceutical budget/expenditure.
Oversee and facilitate facility planning and infrastructure, monitoring and the compliance thereof.
Report any current risks identified; mitigated or reduced impacting on the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
Provide Secretarial support to the Pharmaceutical Management Forum.
Coordinate pharmaceutical training and the development of pharmaceutical personnel.