District Pharmacist
2007-08-08
ARK
ARK SA's mission is to facilitate and support the delivery of accessible, high quality and sustainable treatment, care and support services to children and caregivers in communities affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. ARK does this through strategic partnerships with provincial government, non-governmental service providers and communities.
The following vacancy exists for a suitability qualified individual, to work in the West Coast Winelands District of the Western Cape.
District Pharmacist
Ref no: WC 008
Requirements:
Current registration with the South African Pharmacy
Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist
Have at least 1-2 years management experience.
Previous experience in public hospital or other state
facilities
Experience in HIV / ARV medicines
Computer literacy
Knowledge and ability to comply with applicable
legislation
Ability to work independently and as a team player
The ability to work accurately under pressure, give
attention to detail and maintain a high standard of
professionalism.
Valid drivers licence and own vehicle essential
Be flexible in terms of working with a number of sites
Be prepared to travel within the West Coast Winelands
district.
Duties:
Ensure high quality provision of Pharmaceutical Care by
implementing and monitoring work procedures, policies
and guidelines according to current good pharmacy
practices.
Be responsible for setting up and handing over of systems to DOH employed pharmacists and pharmacist's assistants for maintenance. These will include systems for:
- indirect supervision of pharmacist's assistants at
various Local Authority sites
- efficient, safe and legal dispensing of ARV medicine to patients
- efficient stock control and insurance of security of ARV
stock
Training of Pharmacists Assistants (PA) with respect to:
- A computerised pharmacy database thereby ensuring
maintenance of all drug records.
- HIV/ ARV medication and adherence
Provide a professional advisory service, including input
into a development plan for pharmacy staff and provision
of training to other health care workers in relation to
antiretroviral drug handling and supply management
Provide pharmaceutical services as part of a multi-
disciplinary clinical team
The ability to work accurately under pressure, give
attention to detail and maintain a high standard of
professionalism
Recommendations:
Previous registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacists
Assistant tutor
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Email your curriculum vitae and a covering letter to: infoSA@arkonline.org
Closing dates for applications: 23 August 2007.
Our Website: www.arkonline.org.
As we are building capacity for the Department of Health, candidates employed by DoH will not be considered.
If in the event that you do not hear from us within
14 days of closing date, assume your application
has been deemed unsuccessful.
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