Pharmacists

Pharmacist | Fixed-Term Contract

Function: Pharmacy | Center: Life Entabeni Hospital | Position: Pharmacist | Fixed-Term Contract | Introduction

We are seeking a pharmacist (fixed-term contract) for Life Entabeni Hospital for a period of 6 months, under the supervision of Alison Rich, Senior Pharmacist. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the required standards are met regarding the quality of pharmacy services, financial targets, compliance with legislation, and staff management.

Key Results

Effective medication safety management

Report 100% of medication-related incidents and develop and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Report 100% of pharmacy alerts, develop and implement corrective actions, and conduct a quarterly trend analysis.

Effective Quality Management Systems

Participate in the implementation and compliance with the quality management systems of Life Entabeni Hospital.

Ensure compliance with the legal and professional standards of the SAPC, the Department of Health, and Life Entabeni Hospital.

Participate in achieving the required customer service levels in operating rooms and inpatient wards.

Implement customer satisfaction and pharmaceutical quality initiatives.

Effective Financial Management

Participate in achieving the hospital’s budgeted financial targets related to pharmacy.

Effective Product Management

Participate in the active management of the cost of sales of pharmaceutical products in accordance with revenue and budget.

Establish effective working relationships with physicians.

Effective Asset Management

Participate in achieving inventory targets.

Achieve optimal system utilization.

Effective Personnel Management

Participate in pharmacy and pharmacy assistant internship programs, as applicable.

Requirements

Pharmacy degree / Diploma in Pharmacy / Bachelor of Pharmacy

Knowledge and clinical experience relevant to critical outcomes

Current registration with the South African Pharmaceutical Council

Understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, legislation, regulations, and related challenges

Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation

Knowledge of pharmaceutical products

Proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office)

2-3 years of experience in private hospitals is a plus

Competencies

Problem-solving, analytical, and judgment

Attention to detail

Resilience

People motivation and development

Ability to work with diversity

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Influencing skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Organizational awareness

Commitment to excellence

Ethical behavior

Action-oriented

Email: entabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.za

Internal candidates: Before submitting your application, please consult with your direct supervisor. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within two weeks of the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.