Pharmacist Intern

Mediclinic; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic in South Africa seeks a pharmacist to provide comprehensive in-hospital pharmaceutical services. The role focuses on ensuring medicine availability, accurate dispensing, and efficient stock control for patients and the public.

The position requires a B Pharm and familiarity with relevant pharmacy legislation and systems, including UNISOLVE or AS400. Strong adherence to good pharmacy practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Essential B Pharm qualification.
• Knowledge of Medicines and Related Substances Control Act.
• Experience with pharmacy systems such as UNISOLVE or AS400.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medicines legislation (e.g. MRSA)

Financial management

Good pharmacy practices

Medical Aid Scheme benefits knowledge

Clinical pharmacy & antimicrobial

Pharmacy systems (UNISOLVE; AS400)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ethical product knowledge

Education

B Pharm

Tools

UNISOLVE

AS400

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 ensure assistance in providing a comprehensive professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-hospital patients and the public

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

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: B Pharm

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act
• Financial management
• Good pharmacy practices
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical product knowledge