Clinical Practice Pharmacist

LIFE Healthcare Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is hiring a Clinical Practice Pharmacist to enhance patient care delivery in a hospital setting. This role involves providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services, improving medication safety, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should possess a relevant pharmacy qualification and be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist.
• Keen interest in following a clinical pharmacy career path.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care service to improve patient outcomes.
• Implement LHC antimicrobial stewardship programme.
• Enhance cooperative relationships with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication skills

Clinical pharmacy experience

Computer proficiency (MS office)

Education

B Pharm and relevant post-graduate certificate/degree in ward pharmacy/clinical skills

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Practice Pharmacist based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Phia Swartz, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service evaluating all aspects of patient care to drive evidence-based pharmacotherapy, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and outcomes
• 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 and enhance clinical pharmacy service delivery
• Utilise surveillance system optimally to support effective prioritization 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 the 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 post-graduate certificate/degree in ward pharmacy/clinical skills
• Keen interest in following a clinical pharmacy career path
• Relevant clinical knowledge and 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)
• Clinical pharmacy experience will be beneficial

Competencies

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

How to apply

Email: [e-mail]; Closing date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.