PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 IN SOUTH AFRICA

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT: WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Post: Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 1 to 3 Institution: Nomzamo Community Day Centre, Strand Remuneration: Grade 1: R per annum, Grade 2: R per annum, Grade 3: R per annum Service benefits: 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance. Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: • Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). Registration with a professional council: • Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). Experience: Grade 1: • None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). Grade 2: • A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) with the SAPC. Grade 3: • A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) with the SAPC. Competencies (knowledge/skills): • Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Good knowledge of storage and wholesale procedures. Good numeric skills. • Meticulous and attention to detail. • Experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies. Duties (key result areas/outputs): • Assist with effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products. • Assist with accurate compounding, manipulation or manufacturing of a non-sterile medicine or scheduled substance. • Assist with effective control and distribution of pharmaceutical stock to areas within the facility for stock replacement. • Support and assist the Pharmacy Manager with data capturing, record keeping, statistics gathering, information provision and the daily running of the pharmacy department including dealing with queries on pharmacy matters. • Responsible for preparation of prescriptions and assist with dispensing of medication for individual patient use under direct supervision of a pharmacist as per the Pharmacy Act. Note: Candidates registered in categories other than “Institutional Pharmacy” may also apply, must be willing to obtain registration in the category “Institutional Pharmacy” within 12 months and must work under direct supervision of a Pharmacist during this period. Failure to comply will lead to the termination of services in the case of those appointed from outside the public service. In the case of serving employees, the employee will return to his/her previous post. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Enquiries: Ms C Steyn, tel. no. ( Closing date: 30 October PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE ATTENTION OF MS Z WILLIE TO THE DIRECTOR: KHAYELITSHA/EASTERN SUB-STRUCTURE OFFICE, CORNER OF STEVE BIKO AND WALTER SISULU ROADS, KHAYELITSHA, . INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s. A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications