Clinical Practice Pharmacist

Life Healthcare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Practice Pharmacist to deliver a patient-centered clinical pharmacy service at Life Brenthurst Hospital. Responsibilities include implementing a stewardship programme, driving key performance indicators, and compliance with quality management standards. The ideal candidate holds a B Pharm and has clinical experience in a hospital setting, with current registration as a pharmacist. This role offers the opportunity to enhance patient care and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical knowledge and 2 years experience in a hospital environment.
• Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a patient-centered clinical pharmacy service.
• Compile and update antibiograms and monitor microorganisms.
• Drive improvements in hospital programme metrics.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication skills

Customer responsiveness

Education

B Pharm and relevant certificate in ward pharmacy / clinical skills

Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Function Nursing Facility Position Clinical Practice Pharmacist Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Practice Pharmacist based at Life Brenthurst Hospital, reporting to Roshni Jinabhai, Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a patient‑centered clinical pharmacy service within the hospital as an integral part of the healthcare team, ensuring that objectives and standards are met to promote safety, efficacy and sustainability in medication use in the hospital.

Critical Outputs

• Implement all components of the LHC antimicrobial stewardship programme;
• Compile and update antibiograms, and monitor microorganisms cultured at unit level. Discuss trends with local microbiologists and build effective working relationships;
• Drive improvements in hospital programme metrics;
• Drive the delivery of key performance indicators in clinical pharmacy processes and practice to improve patient safety and outcomes;
• Drive improvements in clinical pharmacy metrics;
• Utilise surveillance system optimally to support effective prioritisation and work practices in wards;
• Preparation for and active participation in internal stakeholder meetings including presentation of progress and gaps;
• Provide appropriate clinical pharmacy support for cost of care initiatives and projects and drive appropriate implementation;
• Enhance cooperative and influential working relationships with doctors and other functional stakeholders;
• Provide drug information and evidence‑based guidance and training for other healthcare professionals;
• Elevate the performance on medication safety management and medication error interventions at ward level;
• Implement customer satisfaction and quality initiatives as identified;
• Comply with all legal, professional and procedural requirements pertaining to dispensing of prescriptions;
• Participate in the implementation of and compliance to LHC Quality Management Systems;
• Participation in industry conferences, relevant societies and external stakeholder meetings;
• Drive the appropriate utilisation of cost‑effective medication and formulary medication in the hospital.

Requirements

• B Pharm and relevant certificate in ward pharmacy / clinical skills or studying towards a certificate in ward pharmacy / clinical skills.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and 2 years experience in the critical outputs in a hospital environment.
• Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist.
• Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges.
• Computer proficiency (MS office).

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Motivating and developing people
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Action orientation