Pharmacist - Middelburg
Salary Negotiable
Middelburg, Eastern Cape
Middelburg,
Eastern Cape
more than 14 days ago
18-12-2014 8:35:14 PM
15-01-2015 8:35:14 PM
Pharmacist
A dynamic and comprehensive HIV and TB treatment and care services, including HIV prevention and testing Organisation is currently looking for Pharmacists in the rural ares in the Eastern Cape to join this dynamic company.
These services of the NGO/Organisation includes antiretroviral medication, CD4 testing and lab monitoring, treatment for opportunistic infections, on-site pharmacy services, condom distribution and community outreach HIV testing services. The South African team is committed to providing high quality medical as well as social support for those who need it. All these services are provided free of charge.
Urgently looking for candidates in the following areas:
• Mnquma
• Mbashe
• Nkonkobe
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Review prescriptions issued by authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
• Experience in HIV /AIDS management
• Prepare, fill and compound drug orders by physicians and other authorized personnel.
• Supervise pharmacy personnel engaged in mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Answer questions and provide information to patients and providers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals
• Maintain established policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Prepare quarterly drug forecast.
• Communicate with relevant personnel at PHC sites to ensure timely delivery of drugs.
• Provide statistical data as required
• Train and provide mentorship to healthcare workers on pharmaceutical related matters
Qualifications or Skills Required
• B.Pharm from an accredited University
• At least two years’ experience as a pharmacist
• Sound Pharmaceutical Ethics
• Experience in HIV /AIDS management
This position is open to Foreign Nationals who have are currently registered with HPCSA, Already poses a current work VISA, and whom have the right experience & qualifications.