Current Vacancies at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric/Grade 12 or Senior Certificate. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm Degree) or equivalent qualification accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist. Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC 2023), with a minimum of 3 years appropriate recognizable experience post Community Service after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC.
• All the attachments /proof will be submitted by shortlisted candidates only.

Recommendations:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience on RXSolution Stock Management, Dispensing and Reporting Modules Knowledge of OHSC and Ideal Hospital/Clinic Audit tools.
• Supervisory experience within pharmacy related entities would be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Extensive knowledge of Pharmaceutical Services, National and Provincial Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of Financial Management.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management.
• Understanding of Relevant Acts, Regulations, Essential Drug Program, National Drug Policy, Pharmacovigilance and CCMDD program.
• Knowledge of the Principles, Function and Operations of a Drug and Therapeutics and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Acts, Policies & Procedures pertaining to stock Control. Appropriate Clinical & Theoretical Knowledge.
• Extensive experience in the management of pharmacy, excellent supervisory and analytical skills.
• Sound planning, organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication, team building, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate productivity.
• Excellent computer literacy skills.
• Commitment to service excellence. 

DUTIES :

• 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. EPMDS. Routing, monitoring and evaluation. Compiling reports for submission to the assistant pharmacy manager.
• Management of resources allocated to Pharmaceutical Services. Deputise 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 Assistant Pharmacy Manager. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric/Grade 12 or Senior Certificate. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm Degree) or equivalent qualification accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist. Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC 2023).
• All the attachments /proof will be submitted by shortlisted candidates only. 
• Grade 1: No experience required after registration as Pharmacist with South African Pharmacy Council in respect of Republic of South Africa qualified employees who performed community service in relevant profession as required in South Africa. Foreign qualification a One (1) year relevant experience after registration as Pharmacist with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. 
• Grade 2: Five (5) years post registration experience as Pharmacist. Six (6) years relevant experience after registration as Pharmacist with a recognised Foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: Eleven (11) years post registration experience as Pharmacist.
• Eleven (11) years relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognised Foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Recommendations:

• Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of RxSolution Stores and Dispensary functions (Indicate in CV).
• CPD submissions up to date or  than required (indicate number of CPD submissions in CV).

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Management of staff.
• Pharmacy knowledge and Procedures.
• Experience in receiving and dispatching of medicine.
• Good communication skills, leadership and decision making qualities.
• Management and organizational skills. 

DUTIES :

• The provision of pharmaceutical care for patients at the hospital.
• Evaluation of the patient medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety, and effectiveness of the prescribed therapy.
• Dispensing of medicines or scheduled substance as prescribed according to hospital Standard Operating Procedures.
• Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regards to the safe and effective use of the medicine.
• Determining compliance of therapy and necessarily follow up to ensure the patients medicine-related needs are met.
• Comply with standard operating procedures and statutory regulations (GPP, GMP and PFMA).
• Provide comprehensive patient counselling and liaise with clinicians to ensure best therapeutic outcomes.
• Monitor patient treatment adherence and appropriate use of chronic medicines.
• Stock control and correct handling and storage medicines.
• Consulting with Medical Officers to ensure compliance to standard treatment guidelines and EML.
• Providing in-service training, promoting the rational and safe use of medicines and monitoring availability to essential medicines.
• Supervising of Pharmacists Assistants and Interns.
• Promote Public Health, Quality, Priorities and Batho Pele Principles.
• Ensure safekeeping of pharmaceuticals, implementing measures to prevent fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Deputize for the senior pharmacists. Perform all duties within the scope of practice of a pharmacist.
• Evaluate and manage staff performance and development within your area.
• Ensure that section 21 medicine procedures are adhered to by health professionals and schedule 5 and 6 registers are balanced and maintained.
• Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment). 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12/Standard 10 / Matric. National Diploma/ Degree in nursing that allow evaluation in health care environment.
• A minimum of 10 years Appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 6 of period referred above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining post basic qualification in the relevant specialty.
• At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate / recognised experience at Management level.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).

NB: Certificate of service from previous employers, verification of employment from current employer, which must be endorsed and signed by Human Resource Management, will only be requested for submission from shortlisted candidates.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Training Required:

• Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks i.e.
• Nursing Act, Occupational Health& Safety Act, Patient’s Right charter, Batho Pele principles, Public Service Regulations, Handling of Misconduct and grievance procedure. Etc.
• Leadership, organizing, decision making and problem solving abilities.
• Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills.
• Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
• Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care.
• Team building and interpersonal relations.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer. 

DUTIES :

• Strategically lead and supervise PHC services to provide quality nursing care within the catchment area.
• Manage and supervise all PHC units involving all stakeholders.
• Ensure facilitation of an integrated planning and implementation of all services/ programs aligning to those of the department.
• Ensure that all Priority programs are implemented, facilitate the realization and maintenance of ideal clinical program.
• Analyse operational imperatives set in the National PHC package, National Norms and standard, policies and guidelines for implementation of better outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance in terms of Employee Performance Management Development systems (EPMDS).
• Deal with disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism.
• Participate in Operation Sukuma Sakhe. Support PHC re –engineering by ensuring that outreach teams are functional. Analyse, Facilitate, and interpret statistics including PHC programme indicators. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric/Senior certificate (Grade 12), Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Science and Midwifery (obtainable from the College/University), Current registration with South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse and a Midwife, Post Basic qualification in Paediatric Nursing Science,

Experience:

• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognizable experience as a Professional nurse after registration as a Professional nurse, at least 5 years of this period must be appropriate /recognizable experience after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in Paediatric Nursing Science. Knowledge of nursing care processes procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing statutes and relevant legal framework.
• Operational management, co-ordination, networking liaison skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal relations, problem solving, conflict management skills.
• Planning, organizing, report writing skills.
• People management and financial management skills. 

DUTIES :

• Supervising and ensure the provision of an effective efficient quality patient care.
• Co-ordination of optimal holistic specialized nursing care provided with set standards and a professional/legal framework.
• Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of human, financial, physical and material resources and services.
• Provision of effective support to nursing services.
• Contribute to the reduction of child morbidity and mortality.
• Monitor implementation of EPOC package.
• To relieve with duties of the supervisor.
• To partake in overall specialized unit function, team building.
• Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practice, standard operational procedures.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders i.e.
• Inter-professional and inter-sectorial and multi-disciplinary team work.
• Complete patient related data.
• Co-ordination of ideal hospital framework requirements norms and standards.
• Develop and implement strategies for Infection Prevention.