Responsible Pharmacist

To manage the hospital pharmacy and ensure the safe, effective, and compliant procurement, storage, dispensing, and distribution of medicines in accordance with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) requirements and relevant legislation.

1. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

• Manage the daily operations of the hospital pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with SAPC, Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), and relevant legislation.
• Oversee medicine procurement, inventory control, and stock management.
• Ensure safe and accurate dispensing of medicines.
• Supervise and develop pharmacy staff.
• Maintain pharmacy records and prepare for audits.
• Promote medication safety and quality patient care.
• Provide pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals.

2. KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage the daily operations of the hospital pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with SAPC, Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), and all relevant legislation.
• Oversee medicine procurement, storage, stock control, and inventory management.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of medicines.
• Supervise, mentor, and support pharmacy personnel.
• Maintain pharmacy records and ensure audit readiness.
• Promote medication safety and quality patient care.
• Provide pharmaceutical advice and support to healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and implement pharmacy policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

3. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree.
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Registered as a Responsible Pharmacist.
• Minimum of three (3) years' post-community service experience, preferably in a hospital environment.

6. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Leadership and accountability.
• Professional integrity and ethical conduct.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning, organising, and time management.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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RH Piet Retief Private Hospital
6 Mansoor Road, Kempville, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 2380
017 826 9200
Email:accounts@rhpietretief.co.za

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Piet Retief, Mpumalanga 2380: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hospital/Health Care : 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person