Pharmacist Assistant

Mediclinic International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Panorama in Cape Town is seeking a pharmacist to join our hospital-based team and provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services to in-patients and the public. The role focuses on ensuring medicine availability, stock management, and adherence to Medicines Act requirements, within an on-site fixed-term contract.

With 1–3 years of private hospital experience, you will contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and collaborate with medical staff to optimize therapy outcomes and patient

Qualifications

• 1–3 years private hospital pharmacy experience
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship experience
• Stock management and distribution experience
• Familiarity with Medicines and Related Substances Control Act

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public
• Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Antimicrobial stewardship

Pharmacy systems

Medical Aid schemes

Legislation e.g. Medicines Act

Tools

UNISOLVE

AS400

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Mediclinic Panorama| Panorama, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 13/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Philippa Vanda Botha
Reference number: 74045
Workplace Type:On-site
Fixed Term

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist in providing a comprehensive professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-patients and the public

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public

Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances

REQUIRED EDUCATION

DESIRED EDUCATION: N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Desired experience: 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy
Clinical pharmacy, including antimicrobial stewardship

Stock management and distribution

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges
• Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act
• Ethical product knowledge
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies
• Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.