Pharmacist X 1

**Location**: Nkangala District, Mpumalanga Province

**Type of Contract**: fixed term

**Main purpose of the job** The primary purpose of this position is to provide Provincial, District and Facility Pharmaceutical support in the supported provinces and district.

**Key performance areas** - Provide technical assistance and support to MatCH supported provinces, districts, and facilities to improve compliance to legislative prescripts. - Pharmaceutical System Strengthening at PHC/CHC/Hospital level including Drug Supply Management, Pharmacovigilance (for first and second-line TB Treatment) and the PharmacoVigilance Monitoring System (PViMS), and Centralized Chronic Dispensing and Distribution as per National SOPs for the TB programme. - Policy/standard operating procedure development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of pharmacy systems at Provincial and District Pharmaceutical Services, and at facilities - PHCs, CHCs, and hospitals. - Designing and implementation of quality improvement Programmes at PHC/CHCs/Hospitals. - Designing of training material and providing training and mentorship to staff - Ability to train, mentor, and develop and performance manage human resources. - Collaborate with other donor funded Supply Chain experts to optimize provincial and district supply chain management. - Support the roll-out of new formulations and new short DSTB/DRTB treatment regimens for children and adults e.g., BPAL-L. - Conduct audits to ensure the provision of quality services and adherence to national core standards and pharmaceutical standards required by the South African Pharmacy Council. - Assist District Pharmaceutical Services with rollout and sustainability of special projects. - Collation and interpretation of data; development of reports, presentations at meetings. - Any other assigned duties associated with the role.

**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 a Pharmacist.

**Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities** o A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage o Experience working in a donor funded organization / NGO or project-based environment o Good knowledge of National Drug Policy, Essential Drug List, National Core Standards and Good Pharmacy Practice o Experience in medicine supply management o Project management experience o Certification in basic HIV and GCP 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.

Application Question(s):

- Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

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

License/Certification:

- registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/05/04