Career Opportunities at Essential Health Pharmacy Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

To promote and deliver professional, commercially viable and quality clinic services in compliance with South African Nursing Council regulations and company standards.

Purpose and Objectives

• Manage a commercially viable clinic in line with company guidelines
• Provide lifestyle management screening tests
• Conduct health immunisations and baby health monitoring
• Offer and provide reproductive health services
• Provide adult immunisations
• Provide Primary Health Care e.g. minor ailments and wound care 
• Manage medical waste, ensure a safe environment and safety precautions are taken
• Manage adverse events and emergencies
• Counsel and advise patients on health information, weight management
• Refer patients to Pharmacists and other health professionals when appropriate
• Plan and implement projects eg. Health week
• Develop health professional networks

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registration as Professional Nurse
• 3 year diploma in nursing or a 4 year degree
• A minimum of 3 years practical experience in a broad range of nursing disciplines
• Computer literate, MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) 

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

• Ensures patient information is held securely, confidentially and accurately maintained on an    electronic system
• Administration and reporting to ensure efficient running of the clinic as per company policy and processes
• Ensures pa yment for services received by ensuring controls in place and adhered to
• Manages, monitors and orders clinic services stock and equipment, along with prevention of loss and shrinkage and monitoring cold chain
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Ensures SANC registration and indemnity up to date
• Establishes locum network and arranges locums 
• Implements and conducts self-audit tool
• Time management 

Competencies:

• Rule Orientation | Adhering to Principles and Values
• Client Centricity and Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organising
• Stress Tolerance
• Analytical Ability
• Action Orientation

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

The main purpose of this position is to always be available to assist customers. Offer a high standard of service to customers on the shop floor and at the till points by monitoring the stock levels on the shop floor, and by following up on availability of stock on the shop floor. The successful applicant should reside in or near Somerset West.

Purpose and Objectives

• To always be visible, friendly and knowledgeable so as to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
• To have a positive effect on sales by displaying good customer service interaction and following customer guidelines
• By following stock management processes, monitor and improve stock availability
• Maintain a high store standard by daily housekeeping and merchandising principles
• Maintain high levels of accuracy when dealing with cash as well as to prevent shrinkage and loss
• Always be vigilant and honest in daily activities 

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• Completion of Grade 12 with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics (or 60% in Mathematical Literacy) and 50% in English

Job related knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Communication | Customer service orientated
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Basic Computer Literacy

Competencies required:

• Rule Orientation | Adhering to principles and values
• Communication | Customer | Service Orientation, Collaboration and Networking with others
• Action | Results Orientation

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

The main purpose of this position is to always be available to assist customers. Offer a high standard of service to customers on the shop floor and at the till points by monitoring the stock levels on the shop floor, and by following up on availability of stock on the shop floor. The successful applicant should reside in or near Protea Heights.

Purpose and Objectives

• To always be visible, friendly and knowledgeable so as to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
• To have a positive effect on sales by displaying good customer service interaction and following customer guidelines
• By following stock management processes, monitor and improve stock availability
• Maintain a high store standard by daily housekeeping and merchandising principles
• Maintain high levels of accuracy when dealing with cash as well as to prevent shrinkage and loss
• Always be vigilant and honest in daily activities 

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• Completion of Grade 12 with a minimum of 50% in Mathematics (or 60% in Mathematical Literacy) and 50% in English

Job related knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Communication | Customer service orientated
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Basic Computer Literacy

Competencies required:

• Rule Orientation | Adhering to principles and values
• Communication | Customer | Service Orientation, Collaboration and Networking with others
• Action | Results Orientation

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Overview

Essential Health is recruiting for a Frontline Supervisor. The main purpose of this role is to enhance shopper experience and to act as the liaison between management and cashiers. Supervise the day-to-day operations of cashiers to ensure that till points are running efficiently. Record customer transactions with zero tolerance towards inaccuracy.

Minimum Requirement

Essential:

• Grade 12 | Matric with Math 50% | Math Lit 60% | Languages 50%
• Minimum of 2 years cashier related work experience, of which 6 months should be shadowing a Cashier Supervisor
• Sound numerical skills
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Advantageous:

• 3 years’ work experience, with 1 year supervisory experience

 Job Specification:

• Manage and report all customer compliments and complaints to management
• Ensure that queues flow smoothly through the isle at till points
• Pay attention to the manner in which customers respond to cashiers, and act accordingly
• Manage the shorts and overs at the points of sale, including floats
• Manage all discrepancies at the point of sale
• Authorise line voids, tender ups and price overrides
• Manage refunds and returns transactions according to Essential Health’s operating procedures
• Transact all purchases – receive and process all types of payments (cash, card, account etc.)
• Ensure accurate document control by checking the following:
• Drop registers
• Documents verification
• Customer documentation
• Correct handling of the floats as per our standard operating procedures
• All other documentation related to till operations
• Ensure that the correct procedure is followed when customers return goods 
• Ensure all outgoing stock/items/scripts are scanned
• Train and assist new cashiers

Abilities and skills:

Communication | Customer service orientated

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Computer Literate
• Presentable
• Special conditions of employment:
• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Able and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objects
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• Competencies required:
• Rule Orientation | Adhering to principles and values
• Communication | Customer | Service Orientation, Collaboration and Networking with others

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We are seeking a General Worker/Housekeeper to perform a variety of cleaning duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout all areas of the business.
• Keep the building in a clean and orderly condition;
• Ensure that all walkways and reception areas remain clean and free of debris;
• Cleaning tasks such as washing walls and glass, mirrors, removing rubbish, dusting, mopping, sweeping and vacuuming;
• Emptying garbage bins on a daily basis;
• Ensure that the kitchens are clean and tidy at all times, dishes are washed and fridges are clean;
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures and to clean the windows, frames and blinds;
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times;
• Ensure that bathrooms are kept sanitary throughout the day, e.g. ensure that there is enough toilet paper in the stalls, hand soap at the basins and replenish when required;
• Informing management about cleaning supplies needed etc.;
• May be asked to run errands, collect mail or assist with a delivery.

Skills Include

• Well spoken with good command of English and Afrikaans;
• Highly motivated and capable of working alone;
• A friendly disposition with a strong client services focus;
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• A positive attitude and taking pride in work.
• Well presented.

Minimum Requirements

Matric/Grade 12

• Valid driver’s license non-negotiable 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the cleaning industry or related field
• Must be physically fit in order to perform a variety of cleaning duties.
• Please forward your CV to Adel Bock at [email protected]
• We regret that not all applicants will be interviewed.
• Should you not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. 
• We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

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Essential Health Pharmacy Group is recruiting for an experienced Maintenance /General Worker to join our current Team at our Strand Pharmacy.

The focus will be on the Building itself.  

Responsibilities:

Perform routine maintenance functions on and around site;

• Paint and fill gaps or crevices (on walls, sidewalks etc.);
• Clean facilities by sweeping, dusting;
• Undertake light installations;
• Repair equipment;
• Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing repairs;
• Undertake duties as assigned by management;
• Identify and report repair needs to management;
• Take responsibility for the upkeep of the garden around the building;
• Maintain general neatness of parking area.

Requirements

•         Physical good condition
•         Good health
•         Good time keeping
•         Energetic
•         Non-endorsed driver's license will be an advantage

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Overview

Responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services (within scope of practice) and performing day-to-day dispensary administration according to company's Standard Operating Plans (SOPs).

Purpose and Objectives

Job Objectives:

• High standards of customer service and care
• Efficient stock control and administration, including repacking of medicine
• Efficient dispensary administration
• Accurate compounding
• Provision of general health advice
• High standards of housekeeping and merchandise display
• Ad hoc requirements as per operational requirements

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience requirements:

• Matric with Maths (Essential)
• Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Basic or Post-Basic - Community
• Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:
• Product knowledge (Health isle and OTC)
• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Customer service orientated
• Team Player
• Integrity
• Ethical working practice and compliance
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic calculations
• IT Business Operating Systems
• MS Office

Competencies:

• Rule Orientation | Adhering to Principles and Values
• Client Centricity and Collaboration
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organising
• Stress Tolerance
• Analytical Ability
• Action Orientation

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Vacancies for adult persons with non-endorsed Code B/EB License.

• must be reliable, responsible and of sober habits
• ability to communicate in English and Afrikaans
• excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• ability to maintain accurate product and delivery records
• punctual work attendance is a critical requirement

please apply below, alternatively you can e-mail your CV to [email protected] with the job title in the subject line and attention Charl Marais.

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity. If you have not been contacted within 2 (two) weeks please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

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Essential Health Pharmacy Group is recruiting for a Pharmacist. As a Pharmacist you’ll be responsible for providing high standards of pharmaceutical care and dispensary services in accordance with Good Pharmacy Practice.

Job Objectives

• Provide a high standard of pharmaceutical service and care to customers
• Provision of advice and pharmacy-initiated therapy
• Scheduled substance and dispensary stock control
• Efficient dispensary administration
• Accurate and safe dispensing of medication
• Ad hoc responsibilities as required to support the operational requirements of the pharmacy

Qualifications and Experience:

• B Pharm
• Internship
• Community Service

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Customer service orientated
• Effective patient care
• Professional counselling
• Integrity
• Ethical working practice and compliance
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Team Player
• Bilingual  

Competencies:

• Rule Orientation | Adhering to Principles and Values | Following instructions and Procedures
• Client centricity and Collaboration
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Relating and Networking | Team Work
• Stress Tolerance
• Analytical Ability
• Planning and Organising | Problem Solving  

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This position is based at our Wholesaler in the Helderberg Area. The successful incumbent should reside in the Helderberg Area.

Summary of the job:

The incumbent carries out duties related to the handling of final packaged goods received, order execution and inventory management.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

These include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Receiving and checking of stock
• Packing of stock onto shelves in the warehouse
• Picking of customer orders
• Checking of picked orders
• Packing of orders
• Cleaning and tidying of assigned shelves
• Stock rotation
• Stock taking
• Assist with all other order execution, warehousing and stock management duties, in accordance with competency level, as requested by the Operations Manager.

Assist with on the job training of new employees.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must have the following knowledge, skill and ability:
• Education and/or experience: Minimum - Grade 10

Language skills: English/Afrikaans

• Mathematical skills: Adequate comprehension of basic mathematics and accounting skills
• Communication skills: The employee must be able to communicate well with fellow employees
• Physical demands: The employee must be in good physical condition, as the job requires that the employee must be on his feet and mobile for the duration of the workday.
• Work environment: Warehouse. The employee must be able to follow procedures applicable to warehouse operations.
• Punctual work attendance is a critical requirement
• Must be reliable, responsible and of sober habits
• Must have a non-endorsed cod B/EB License - non-negotiable

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Overview

Responsible for providing pharmaceutical care services (within scope of practice) and performing day-to-day dispensary administration according to company's Standard Operating Plans (SOPs).

Purpose and Objectives

Job Objectives:

High standards of customer service and care

• Efficient stock control and administration, including repacking of medicine
• Efficient dispensary administration
• Accurate compounding
• Provision of general health advice
• High standards of housekeeping and merchandise display
• Ad hoc requirements as per operational requirements

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience requirements:

• Matric with Maths (Essential)
• Qualified Pharmacist Assistant Basic or Post-Basic - Community

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

• Product knowledge (Health isle and OTC)
• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge
• Customer service orientated
• Team Player
• Integrity
• Ethical working practice and compliance
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic calculations
• IT Business Operating Systems
• MS Office

Competencies:

• Rule Orientation | Adhering to Principles and Values
• Client Centricity and Collaboration
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organising
• Stress Tolerance
• Analytical Ability
• Action Orientation