Pharmacy Manager- MR Helderberg (Somerset West) at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• To manage a Medirite pharmacy.

Key Performance Areas include:
OPERATING RESULTS ACHIEVED THROUGH DELEGATED TASKS

• Pharmacy administration
• Housekeeping
• Stock control
• Customer service
• Sales
• Compliance
• Marketing campaigns

MANAGEMENT

• Operational work planning.
• Priority setting and scheduling of staff.
• Operational performance monitoring.
• People and enabling capacity management/Resourcing.
• Manage cross-functional relationships e.g. with Prescribers, Suppliers, Head Office, Store manager, Cash office.
• Resolve escalated operational issues.
• Budget management.

LEADERSHIP

• Developing and tutoring staff, interns, and assistants.
• Motivate and discipline the team. 

INDIVIDUAL

• Dispensing

OPERATING RESULTS ACHIEVED THROUGH DELEGATED TASKS

• Pharmacy administration
• Housekeeping
• Stock control
• Customer service
• Sales
• Compliance
• Marketing campaigns

MANAGEMENT

• Operational work planning.
• Priority setting and scheduling of staff.
• Operational performance monitoring.
• People and enabling capacity management/Resourcing.
• Manage cross-functional relationships e.g. with Prescribers, Suppliers, Head Office, Store manager, and Cash office.
• Resolve escalated operational issues.
• Budget management.

LEADERSHIP

• Developing and tutoring staff, interns, and assistants.
• Motivate and discipline the team.

Qualifications    
Essential

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree/ equivalent qualification.
• Registered as a pharmacist at the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).

Desirable

• Registered as a tutor.

Experience    
Essential

• Experience in managing staff.
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of Retail operations.
• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems.
• Knowledgeable with regard to pharmacy legislation.
• Knowledge of financial management principles and systems.
• Computer literacy – MS Office skills.
• Unisolv experience.
• Marconi experience (advantageous).
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-centric skills.
• Excellent organizing and planning skills.
• High level of attention to detail.