CDU Pharmacist: Lead Dispensing & Operations

Medipost; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Medipost Pharmacy invites applications for a Pharmacist in the Chronic Dispensing Unit in the Western Cape. The role focuses on monitoring dashboards, ensuring staffing, and maintaining PMP buffers while coordinating with line managers and IT/maintenance teams.

The successful candidate will hold a BPharm and SAPC registration, with 2–3 years’ experience in CDU dispensing or retail/pharmacy logistics, and experience with automated dispensing systems.

Qualifications

• BPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered with SAPC in good standing
• 2–3 years experience in courier/retail pharmacy or WC CDU dispensing

Responsibilities

• Monitor production operational dashboard (GBI/WMS) to ensure efficiency and performance.
• Ensure staff targets are reached as per operational requirements.
• Maintain a 3 day buffer of completed PMPs at all times.
• Liaise with Line-manager regarding staff availability and locums.
• Ensure supply of consumables by liaising with consumable administrators.
• Capture and monitor staff leave, overtime and time keeping (ESS and Eco time).
• Assist with wave close out.
• Investigate, record and report facility complaints when required (helpdesk).
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and adhere to GPP/GWP.
• Complete IR interventions accurately and timeously.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff.
• Communicate and interpret SOPs and policies to staff.
• Respond to WCGH queries within 7 days.
• Attend daily/weekly team meetings.
• Conduct probation and performance evaluations (KPA).
• Report challenges affecting operations to Production or Deputy Production Manager.
• Report hardware/software issues to IT and CDU/MDU teams.
• Report any issue affecting medication quality or PMPs.
• Act as Tutor for LB, LPB and Pharmacist interns when needed.
• Perform any other task within scope of employment as requested.
• Partake in stock takes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Analytical

Numeracy

Organising

Education

BPharm

SAPC Registration

Tools

Automated Dispensing Systems

Job description

Medipost Pharmacy invites applications for a Pharmacist in the Chronic Dispensing Unit in the Western Cape. The role focuses on monitoring dashboards, ensuring staffing, and maintaining PMP buffers while coordinating with line managers and IT/maintenance teams.

The successful candidate will hold a BPharm and SAPC registration, with 2–3 years’ experience in CDU dispensing or retail/pharmacy logistics, and experience with automated dispensing systems.