REF NO: RVH PH 12/2026 (X1 POST)
Cluster: Medical Science and Support Service
SALARY: R911 406 per annum, an all-inclusive salary package
CENTRE: Rietvlei District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent qualification in Pharmacy; Minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with SAPC; Current registration with the S.A. Pharmacy Council; Unendorsed valid code B driver’s license (code 8). Recommendations: Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) as well as knowledge and experience in RX Solution; 2 Years of Supervisory experience in the public sector will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies: Knowledge of public sector pharmacy, as well as relevant acts, regulations, District Health System, EML, good Pharmacy practice, policies and procedures, the National Drug Policy; Sound understanding of Procurement reforms and the CCMDD program; Sound knowledge of legislation relating to pharmaceutical practice in South Africa; Sound knowledge of the District Health System and National Drug Policy; Good communication, leadership, motivational, decision-making, team building, ethical, operational ,professional and supervisory skills; Knowledge of the principles, functioning and operation of a PTC and Anti-Microbial stewardship; Knowledge of Human Resource Management, staff training and development and financial management; Commitment to service excellence, together with innovative and analytical thinking based on sound ethical and legal principles; Effective planning, organizational, managerial and interpersonal skills. Be able to priorities tasks and issues and comply with time frames; Have good interpersonal skills; Knowledge of the scope of practice of the various pharmaceutical staff categories and other health professional together with the attendant training requirement. Have good or detailed knowledge of the South African system for pharmaceutical, tenders and contracts, (knowledge of the pharmaceutical supply and dispensing chain is essential); Have the ability to prioritize issues and other work related matters and to comply with time frames; Be computer literate with a proficiency in MS Office Software application and have experience in RX Solution.
DUTIES: Take responsibility as the Responsible Pharmacist; Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical service to patient’s wards, and departments and satellite PHC clinics; Engage in effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure that quality services rendered and requirements for audits are met; Comply with the requirement for good Pharmacy practice and scope of practice for a Pharmacist as laid down by the South African Pharmacy Council; Maintain accurate and appropriate patient record in line with legal requirements; Develop implement and monitor adherence to standard operation procedure and policies for all aspect of the pharmaceutical service, in accordance with the applicable legislations, regulations and good pharmacy practice; Compiling reports for submission; Assist in co-ordination of pharmacy and therapeutics and antibiotic stewardship, indemnity training needs for pharmacy staff and coordinate training; Direct supervision of Pharmacists, Community Service Pharmacists, Pharmacy Interns and Pharmacist Assistants (all staff allocated in Pharmacy); Provide necessary orientation, training, discipline, conflict resolution, EPMDS management and monitoring of all Pharmacy staff; Provide supervisory pharmaceutical support to PHC clinics under Rietvlei hospital; Participate in quality improvement programs of the Department and ensure policies and procedures are followed; Manage patient complaints; Liaise with other Health professionals regarding drug information and participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee and all other relevant committees; Supervise the enrolment and implementation of the CCMDD, ARV program and pre-dispensing to clinics; Ensure continuous registration of Pharmacy Department with Pharmacy Council; Provision of pharmaceutical services in accordance with legislation and provisions of the national drug policy; Dispense pharmaceuticals as well as ARV medicines and perform standby/on-call when necessary; Implementation of good pharmacy Practice Rules; Ensure optimal utilization and sound management of human resources as well ensure optimal safety and security of pharmaceuticals in the institution; Management of procurement ,storage, distribution and use of pharmaceuticals in the institution to ensure that stock out of essential medication is avoided; Ensure extensive control of pharmaceutical service in all depth of the CHC including drug supply management to attached clinics and outreach programs; Ensure formulation of standard operating procedures and protocols and monitor adherence by staff; Ensure that the institution has a functional drug and therapeutic committee together with the Medical Manager; Ensure that the institution has a functional antibiotic stewardship committee and participation by all pharmacy staff together with the Medical Manager; Identify training needs of the Pharmacy staff and facilitate access to appropriate training and development; Identify and facilitate the procurement of pharmaceutical equipment as per the standard operational norms of a district hospital; Development and implementation of quality improvement projects in pharmacy; Participate in all institutional committee meetings as per appointment by the Institutional Manager.
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Dlikilili at (071) 869 6430
APPLICATIONS: must be directed, Harry Gwala Health District Office, Private Bag X 502, Ixopo, 3276 OR Hand deliver to: 111 Main Street, Ixopo under KFC building, Room 99, District office.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr. ZN Dotyeni: Assistant Director: HRM
CLOSING DATE: 03 April 2026