Pharmacy Supervisor Grade 1 (Responsible Pharmacist) REF NO: NCDOH 17/2023 at Northern Cape Department Of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration as a Responsible Pharmacist would serve as an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. A valid B (08) driver’s license is an inherent requirement.
• Sound knowledge of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, and the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999.
• Fully familiar with the Standards of Good Wholesale Practice (GWP) and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).
• Sound knowledge of pharmaceuticals listed in the Primary, Adult and Paediatric Hospital Levels and Tertiary/Quaternary National Essential Medicine Lists.
• Incumbent must demonstrate a high level of computer literacy.
• Excellent analytical, research, report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure. 

DUTIES :

• Register as a Responsible Pharmacist of the Provincial Pharmaceutical Depot.
• Responsible for all compliance-related requirements regarding the Control of Medicine and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974.
• Responsible for all compliance requirements with the Medicine Control Council.
• Compiling, updating and training on Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintenance of quality control of pharmaceutical items throughout the distribution process.
• Effective supervision of the pharmaceutical operations in line with statutory requirements.
• Effectively manage the human resources through adequate work allocation, management of training and development, leave management and effective communication through regular meetings in line with operational requirements.
• Effectively manage the administrative aspects relating to the depot including submission of statistics, compiling reports, record keeping, etc. regular meetings, and attendance registers.
• Ensure that the depot complies with the relevant legislation and adheres to Good Pharmacy/Wholesale/Distribution Practices and the Department of Health Pharmaceutical policies and procedures.
• Supervision & Training/ Tutoring of the Pharmacist assistants.