Responsible Pharmacist

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gauteng seeks an experienced Responsible Pharmacist to manage pharmacy services, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver quality patient care. Candidates should have a relevant pharmaceutical qualification and experience in pharmacy management. This role is pivotal in driving safety and adherence to healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant pharmaceutical qualification.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year as a Responsible Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Manage Pharmacy per SAPC and Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Ensure compliance with SAPC and Department of Health.
• Drive incident reporting and corrective actions.
• Implement antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Deliver cost-effective quality pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Pharmaceutical compliance

Management skills

Incident reporting

Patient care

Education

B. Pharm Degree or Dip. Pharm

Job description

Job Title: Responsible Pharmacist

Location: Clinix Naledi Nkanyezi Private Hospital (Sebokeng).

Reports to: Hospital Manager.

Job Summary:

Sets standards for GHG pharmaceutical services at group level, including ensuring compliance to relevant external regulatory bodies. At hospital level, prepares, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals. Maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory. Consults with medical staff regarding prescriptions, orders, drugs and pharmaceutical. Maintains detailed patient reactions, errors and complaints.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B. Pharm Degree or Dip. Pharm)
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience
• 1 years’ experience as a Responsible Pharmacist

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ensure the effective management of the Pharmacy per the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and the Good Pharmacy Practice in South Africa
• Ensure the Pharmacy compliances with the SAPC, Department of Health (DOH) and other statutory and legal requirements
• Drive a system of incident reporting, identify negative trends and implement corrective action
• Ensure the establishment of and drive antimicrobial stewardship programs in the hospital
• Ensure compliance to company policies and processes
• Manage and advice the delivery of cost-effective quality patient pharmaceutical care in the hospital environment
• Implement and monitor relevant processes according to quality standards, policy and regulations
• Ensure the alignment, adherence and implementation of end-to-end standard operating procedures
• Collate and address pharmacy related incident reports, complete root cause analysis and where relevant, provide staff with training and collaborate with the clinical staff to implement operational changes promoting safety
• Identify and address patient concerns in a systemic, proactive and timely manner and complete follow ups as necessary.