Western Cape Government Pharmacist Internship Opportunity 2020

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape, The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Duties

• Leadership by demonstrating initiative in addressing problems.
• Provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation, dispensing of medication and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success.

• Effective medicine supply management to ensure the safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals.
• Adherence to policies, procedures and expenditure control.
• Assist with the training, education and development of pharmacy staff and other health workers, and promotion of Public health.
• Quality Management by demonstrating compliance with National Core Standards, Occupational Health & Safety control and good Pharmacy practices.
• All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate (or equivalent). University academic record for the 3 years of study.

Requirement

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacy Student.
• Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Intern by 1 January 2021.

Competencies

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable legislation. National and Provincial Health Policies, Pharmacy Acts and Laws.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Salary: R 350 817 per annum. A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

• It will be expected of candidates to be conversant in at least two of the official languages (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) of the Western Cape.
• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.