Pharmacist Assistant

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pietermaritzburg seeks a pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services to in-patients and the public. Responsibilities include ensuring availability and efficient stock management of medicines. Candidates must have 1-3 years experience in private hospital pharmacy and knowledge of clinical pharmacy practices. This is a permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Skills in stock management and distribution.

Responsibilities

• To assist in providing pharmaceutical services to in-patients and the public.
• Ensure the availability of medicines to stores and the public.
• Maintain efficient stock holding of medicines.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship

Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges

Current relevant legislation

Ethical product knowledge

Medical Aid Scheme benefits

Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)

Job description

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Closing date: 14/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Bhavishna Pillay
Reference number: 64068
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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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)