Pharmacy Manager

Medi Clinic; !Kheis Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution located in South Africa is seeking an experienced pharmacist to lead and manage its pharmacy department. The ideal candidate will ensure the provision of efficient pharmaceutical services while adhering to relevant regulations. Applicants must have a B Pharm/BSc Pharm degree and at least three years of experience in a community or hospital pharmacy. Supervisory experience is preferred, making this a great opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years working as a pharmacist in a community or institutional/hospital pharmacy.
• 3-5 years supervisory or managerial experience in an institutional/hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the people in the department.
• Manage pharmaceutical stock (own, loan and consignment).
• Manage and mitigate departmental risks.
• Manage and control departmental budgets/finances.
• Deliver a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service.
• Provide an out-patient pharmacy service.

Skills

Risk management processes and procedures

Pharmacy and related healthcare industry

Financial management

Ethical and surgical product knowledge

Relevant Pharmacy legislation

Medical Aid Scheme benefits

Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship

Pharmacy stock management

Education

B Pharm / BSc Pharm

Job description

Mediclinic Gariep| Kimberley | South Africa

Closing date: 22/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Marlene Mary Liebenberg
Reference number: 65946
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure an efficient and professional pharmaceutical service is provided to the hospital and public

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Lead and manage the people in the department
• Manage pharmaceutical stock (own, loan and consignment)
• Manage and mitigate departmental risks
• Manage and control departmental budgets / finances
• Deliver a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service
• Provide an out-patient pharmacy service

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

B Pharm / BSc Pharm

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

3 years working as a pharmacist in a community or institutional/ hospital pharmacy

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

3-5 years supervisory or managerial experience in an institutional/hospital pharmacy

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Risk management processes and procedures
• Pharmacy and related healthcare industry
• Financial management
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Pharmacy stock management

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.