Pharmacist X 1

**Location**: Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu Natal Types of Contracts: fixed term contracts (actual contract duration periods to be confirmed at interviews)

**Main purpose of the job** : The primary purpose of this position is to provide District and Facility Pharmaceutical support.

**Key performance areas** - Provision of support to Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacy and facility staff. - Pharmaceutical System Strengthening at PHC/CHC/Hospital and District level. - Policy/standard operating procedure development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation for Provincial, District Pharmaceutical Services and facilities. - Strengthen supply chain management and availability of medicines and commodities. - Designing and implementation of quality improvement Programmes at PHC/CHCs/Hospitals. - Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Pharmacy systems at PHCs/CHCs/Hospitals. - Designing of training material and providing training and mentorship to staff. - Ability to train, mentor, develop and performance manage human resources. - Assist District Pharmaceutical Services with rollout and sustainability of special projects/Programmes including CCMDD, Rx Solutions and Stock Visibility Solutions, Pharmacovigilance. - Collation and interpretation of data; development of reports, presentations at meetings. - Perform other duties aligned to the role as assigned.

**Required minimum education and training** o Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.

**Professional Body Registration** o Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.

**Minimum work experience** o 4 years appropriate experience after registration with SAPC as Pharmacist.

**Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities** o Good knowledge of National Drug Policy, Essential Drug List, National Core Standards and Good Pharmacy Practice. o Knowledge of Rx Solutions, SVS and CCMDD. o Experience in medicine supply management at PHC and CHC level. o Project management experience. o Certification in basic HIV and GCP. o Ability to analyse and assess. o Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. o Attention to detail and accuracy. o Report writing skills. o Valid Driver’s License. o Willingness and ability to travel.

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- after registration with SAPC as Pharmacist work: 4 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council. (required)