Pharmacist Assistant

An exciting opportunity exists for a Pharmacist Assistant based Kwa-Zulu Natal (DURBAN) to take up the following role with an International NGO in the health care field.

Responsible for assisting with managing and improving medicine supply management at PHC/CHC/hospital level. Implementing systems to reduce the frequency of medicine stock outs and the implementation of Pharmacovigilance systems at facility level.

Education, Training and Experience
• Certification as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant
• Current registration with The South African Pharmacy Council(SAPC)
• Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP)
• Code EB(08) Drivers Licence and own transport, ability to drive
• Good Clinical Knowledge in the field of HIV/Aids

Key performance areas

• Manage medicine supply at primary health care level
• Perform National Core Standards and Good Pharmacy Practice assessments at PHCs/CHCs/hospitals
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of pharmaceutical services at PHCs/CHCs/hospitals
• Providing training and mentorship to nursing staff
• Assist with implementation of quality improvement programmes
• Assist with collection, collation and interpretation of data
• Assist with implementation of Pharmacovigilance programmes
• Ability to handle a varied, busy and pressurized work load with competing demands on time.
• Positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to problem solve
• Ability to ensure all tasks are seen through to completion
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team with diverse backgrounds.