ROLE
• Dispensing of medication accordance to the Pharmacy Council Act.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines.
• Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements.
• Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements.
• Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team.
• Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation.
• Maintain and sustain effective working relationships with all medical and allied medical staff.
• Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies.
• Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy and quality thereof.
• Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including, re-ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates.
• Help to conduct cyclical and full stock takes.
• Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives.
• Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns.
• Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field.
• Develop the field of Clinical Pharmacy ,working closely with the doctors (Clinical Governance)

SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm).
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council

WORK EXPERIENCE
• Work experience in a Hospital and Retail Pharmacy environment.
• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Experience in Clinical Governance would be advantageous