Senior Pharmacist - Pharmacy at Lenmed Private Hospitals

Main Focus Areas

• The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team. The incumbent will also assume responsibility for ensuring that patient needs are met in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner by member of the dispensary team. Maintaining high professional and ethical standards in accordance with the GPP – implement and enforce policies and procedures

Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)

• Oversee and participate in daily dispensing processes (hospital and retail) and daily processes in all surgical areas including Pharmacy theatre teams
• Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines
• Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing of medicine and related substances by all member of the dispensing team
• Conduct related administrative, HR/IR and house-keeping tasks independently
• Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements including Schedule drug audits (quarterly balancing) and reports
• Liaise with nursing and doctors - Formal communication regarding operational changes, challenges, out of stocks and incidents.
• Stock management by performing monthly cycle counts and quarterly stock take. Assist in managing dead stock within the pharmacy and hospital.

Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)

• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Work experience in a Private Hospital environment – Essential (minimum of 3 years)
• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations -Advantageous
• SAP and UNISOLV experience – Advantageous
• Able to work long hours and shifts

Deadline:24th February,2026