Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Ehlanzeni) at Right to Care

Description

Right to Care is recruiting Post Basic Pharmacists Assistant across the Ehlanzeni District, with 14 positions in Bushbuckridge, 21 in Mbombela, and 8 in Nkomazi.

• Conduct ongoing situational analysis to identify gaps within the supply chain system
• Implement systems and strategies to manage pharmaceutical stock in the clinics
• Mentor and coach pharmacist assistants and nurses to manage stock and maintain cold chain in the clinic
• Assist facilities with stock re-distribution and maintaining sufficient stock in the facility
• Ensure compliance with good pharmacy practices and good dispensing practices
• Train, Mentor and Support DOH initiatives to provide alternative access to chronic medicines (e.g. Adherence clubs, CCMDD & SyNCH, CDU/PCU, PUP’s) and any other related projects
• Ensure medicine safety systems are implemented at facility level
• Perform site visits at least daily
• Familiarise self with rules and regulations relating to Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, Medicine and related substances Act 101 of 1965, as amended and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure that stock management files and records are available at facilities
• Assist the facilities to maintain data and ensure accurate statistics
• Mentoring, coaching and guiding facility staff on pharmaceutical issues

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Post Basic qualification as Pharmacist Assistant
• Registered with SAPC
• HIV/AIDS Management Course
• 5 years’ experience post qualification as a post basic pharmacist assistant
• 2 years’ experience in HIV field and Public Sector