Pharmacy Supervisor at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or senior certificate. Bachelor of pharmacy degree or equivalent qualifications accredited by South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC.
• Current registration with SAPC and designated as a practicing pharmacist (2024). A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience post community service after registration as a pharmacist with SAPC. Supervisory skills, planning and organizing skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. High level of reliability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office. Experience in Rx solution stock management, dispensing and reporting modules. Supervisory experience within pharmacy related entities will be an added advantage.
• Valid South African driver’s license. Knowledge of supply chain management, financial management, human resource management (including a supervising and development service), dispensing requirements.
• Sound understanding of relevant Acts and Regulations, including Essential drug program, NHI, National Drug Policy, Pharmacovigilance and CCMDD program. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Acts, Policies and Procedures pertaining to stock management, dispensing services and monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under pressure, flexibility, innovative thinking skills, willingness to accept responsibility, decisiveness, ability to pay attention to detail, ability to communicate with colleagues and superiors, interpersonal skills, self-driven, achievement driven, and self- motivated.
• Sound leadership skills; negotiation skills; analytical skills; problem solving and project management skills. Ability to interact with all key stakeholders within and outside the department. Must be a team player.

Duties :

• Provide a comprehensive cost-effective pharmaceutical service to patients/clients in line with National, Provincial and District strategies and priorities. Management and provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients, wards, Departments & clinics. Maintain control of pharmaceutical services in all departments in the hospital, including clinics.
• Ensure registers are balanced and signed off monthly. Ensure required statistics are compiled and submitted in time. Responsibility and accountability for cost effective and efficient management of procurement, storage, distribution, control and security of pharmaceutical stock and equipment. Develop, implement and monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and policies for all aspects of pharmaceutical services in accordance with applicable legislations, regulations and Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Develop and implement quality improvement programs in pharmacy. Support and supervision of pharmaceutical service in the attached PHC facilities and wards.
• Maintain and implement systems for accurate and appropriate patient records in line with Legislative requirements. Engage in effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure a high-quality service is rendered and requirements for audits are met. Perform standby, after hours & weekend duties when necessary.
• Support pharmaceutical and therapeutic governance including but not limited to Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medicine Utilization Reviews, Standard Treatment Guidelines adherence. Supervision and discipline of pharmacy staff. PMDS. Routing, monitoring and evaluation. Compiling reports for submission to the assistant pharmacy manager.
• Management of resources allocated to Pharmaceutical Services. Deputize for the assistant manager as and when required. Register as tutor for pharmacist assistants and pharmacist interns.
• Identify training needs of pharmacy staff and facilitate access to appropriate training and development. Any other tasks/duties deemed necessary by the Manager / Assistant Pharmacy Manager.

Closing Date : 01-04-2026