Post-basic Pharmacist Assistant

Mediclinic International; George; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic George in South Africa is seeking a pharmacist to provide comprehensive professional pharmaceutical services to in-patients and the public. The role emphasizes ensuring stock availability, adherence to legislative requirements, and efficient distribution within a private hospital context.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years retail/private hospital pharmacy experience, knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship, and familiarity with pharmacy systems such as UNISOLVE and AS400.

Qualifications

• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship knowledge
• Knowledge of Medicines and Related Substances Control Act or similar regulations
• Experience with public and private sector pharmaceutical services is advantageous
• Familiarity with medical aid benefits and formularies
• Experience with pharmacy information systems such as UNISOLVE or AS400

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 and antimicrobial

Healthcare legislation

Ethical product knowledge

Medical Aid benefits

Pharmacy systems familiarity

Stock management knowledge

Tools

UNISOLVE

AS400

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Mediclinic George| George | South Africa

Closing date: 11/09/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Dalena Boshoff
Reference number: 73388
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 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

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years retail / private hospital pharmacy

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 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.

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

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