POST BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANT REF NO: CHBAH 746 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R239 682 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Qualification as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic. Registration with
the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Qualified Post-Basic Pharmacist
Assistant. Current registration with SAPC. Sound verbal and written communication
skills. Sound organisational and planning skills. High level of reliability and ability
to handle confidentiality. Ability to act with tact and discretion and handle conflict.
Good telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure,
to take initiative and work well in a team. Knowledge of public service legislation,
policies, and procedures. No experience required.
DUTIES : Assist with control of stock both ordering, receiving and the distribution of medicines
in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures and legislation. Assist with
the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile or sterile medicine or
scheduled substances according to a formula and standard operating procedures
approved by the responsible pharmacist; Assist with the manufacturing of nonsterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to a formula and
standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist; Assist
with the re-packaging of medicine; Assist with the distribution and control of stock
of Schedule 1 to Schedule 7 medicines or scheduled substances; Assist with the
ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 7
according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines and
Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, To purchase or obtain such medicine or
scheduled substances; The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection,
manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the
medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of
the prescription by a pharmacist; the provision of instructions regarding the correct
use of medicine supplied; and the provision of information to individuals in order to
promote health and safe use of medicine. Adhere to Good pharmacy practice
guidelines as published in the rules of the SAPC. Adhere to timelines. Be willing to
undergo continuous training and development programmes. Attend meetings and
training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the performance management and
development system.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Dikgang Tel No: (011) 933 8797/8843
APPLICATIONS : applications can be hand delivered to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani
Baragwanath Academic Hospital from 8am to 3pm at Ground Floor, Main Admin
Building or posted to The Director: Human Resource, Chris Hani Baragwanath
Academic Hospital, Private Bag X01, Pimville, 1808 and or via courier (Kindly note
that the application forms received by the institution after the closing date of the
advert irrespective of the reasons will not be considered). No faxed applications will
be considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Please Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on
the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) with no blank spaces left. And must be
initialled and signed. On the Z83 application form the Department where position
was advertised and should state Department of Health. According to Department
of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are
not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant
documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed
Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated and must
specify the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating
the position, institution and dates indicating the starting and ending period
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(DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the
Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit
certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents
on or before the interview. Shortlisted Candidates in possession of a foreign
qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate
from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Personnel Suitability
Checks (PSC), Verification checks (Reference checks: Provide at least 3 and one
must from an immediate supervisor. The Department reserve the right to conduct
verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the
relevant information mentioned above will disqualify the candidate. Identity
verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial
stability checks and employment verification will be performed. If you have not been
contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to
medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act
5/1993. CHBAH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS
positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates
for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng
Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.