Pharmacist

Mediclinic; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking a Hospital Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services to in-hospital patients and the public. You will ensure availability, accurate dispensing, and efficient stock management in compliance with SAPC regulations and internal policies.

Essential qualifications include B Pharm/B Sc Pharm/Dip Pharm with 1–3 years hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of UNISOLV, AS400 and SAP systems is advantageous. Oncology and antimicrobial stewardship exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Pharmacy Act and Good Pharmacy Practices.
• Familiarity with Medicine Control Act and related regulations.
• Understanding of hospital pharmacy operations and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of medicines and scheduled substances for stores and public.
• Ensure accurate dispensing to patients within hospital.
• Maintain efficient stock holding and inventory control for medicines.
• Deliver safe and efficient medication services across in-hospital and outpatient settings.

Skills

Pharmacy legislation

Healthcare industry knowledge

Ethical stock control

Pharmacology & antimicrobial steward,

Education

B Pharm

B Sc Pharm

Dip Pharm

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