Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing Coordinator (Ccmdd_Coordinator) - Or Tambo District (Mthatha)

Tb Hiv Care; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A health care non-profit organization in South Africa is seeking a qualified Pharmacist for the CCMDD Co-Ordinate position. This role involves assisting with queries related to CCMDD and SyNCH, offering support and training to staff, and ensuring quality pharmacy operations within the district. Candidates should have at least four years of experience post-registration and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. A valid driver's license and clear criminal record are also required. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Four years' relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate in English or isiXhosa.
• Clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Rendering quality pharmacy support.
• Training, mentoring, and support of the district team.
• Supervises Pharmacist's Assistants for medicine availability.
• Monitoring SLAs and evaluating performance of contractors.
• Developing corrective pharmaceutical action.
• Relationship management with stakeholders.
• Work under supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Advisor.
• Project reporting.
• Any other duties supporting SEAD objectives.

Skills

Good communication skills

Co-ordination skills

Decision making skills

Networking

Problem solving skills

Innovation

Planning

Education

Qualified and registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Advert Summary TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since , is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation.

We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs.

THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care.

Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution‑driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position: The CCMDD Co‑Ordinate can be responsible for assisting the employer, the District offices, relevant district management and health facilities with any CCMDD and SyNCH related queries including Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) (including training of DOH District officials on SyNCH) and clinical queries such as guideline and formulary management, queries on medicine regimens on SyNCH etc.

The CCMDD Co‑Ordinate can also provide guidance and training to sub‑district and district ICT staff on any health sector related matters and will monitor the use of the CCMDD software system across the health facility.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified and registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Minimum Four years' relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist
• MS Office
• Current valid driver's license
• Ability to communicate in English or isiXhosa
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Rendering quality of pharmacy support, especially to the District Differentiated Care Development and implementation of a district pharmacy support operational plan in co‑operation with all stakeholders and grant partners.
• Training, mentoring and support of the district team as well as participation in the development of training tools.
• Supervises Pharmacist's Assistants to ensure continuous availability of medicine to patients by using proper stock management, ordering and receipt methods.
• Monitoring the implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and evaluation of performance of contracted Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) Service Provider and Pick‑up Points.
• Development and implementation of corrective pharmaceutical action in cooperation with the SEAD Senior Pharmacy Advisor, facility staff and the project team.
• Relationship management and on‑going liaison with contracted CCMDD Service Provider and District stakeholders, as well as close collaboration with other project teams within SEAD.
• Work under supervision of the SEAD Senior Pharmacy Advisor.
• Project reporting.
• Any other duties in support of SEAD objectives as appropriately delegated from time to time.

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Co‑ordination skills
• Decision making skills
• Networking
• Problem solving skills
• Innovation
• Planning