Pharmacist

Mediclinic; Bethlehem; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a hospital pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services to in-hospital patients and the public in compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. The role includes ensuring medicine availability, accurate dispensing, and efficient stock control, with duties spanning inpatient and outpatient services.

The ideal candidate holds a B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm and has 1–3 years of hospital pharmacy experience, with knowledge of pharmacy systems

Qualifications

• Essential education as listed: B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm.
• Desirable experience: 1-3 years in hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public.
• Ensure accurate dispensing.
• Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances.
• Deliver a safe and efficient medication service.
• Provide an outpatient pharmacy service.

Skills

Pharmacy legislation

Healthcare industry knowledge

Ethical stock control

Financial management

Pharmacy systems

Training and mentoring

Medicine formularies

Education

B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

Tools

UNISOLV

AS400

SAP

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide a comprehensive, professional, and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to in-hospital patients and the public, in full compliance with applicable legislation, SAPC regulations, and internal policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public
• Ensure accurate dispensing
• Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances
• Deliver a safe and efficient medication service
• Provide an outpatient pharmacy service

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: B Pharm / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: N/A

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy

Stock management and distribution

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act, Good Pharmacy Practices; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Knowledge of the pharmacy and related healthcare industry
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Financial Management
• Ethical stock control practices and principles
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV, AS400 & SAP)
• Training and mentoring
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits, regulations and formularies
• Pharmacology, including Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardships