The Gauteng Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Pharmacist Assistant Position at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital.
Closing date: 01 December 2023
Pharmacist Assistant Position at Gauteng Department of Health
Pharmacist Assistant Basic Grade 1- 3
- Reference Number : refs/019303
- Directorate : Clinical Support
- Number of Posts : 1
- Package : R 147 471.00.per annum (plus benefits)
- Enquiries : Mr. B Mohale Tel:012 529 3680
Requirements :
Grade 12 certificate and qualification as required by the training facility and the SAPC ,plus Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant Basic. Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant ( Basic) Experience: Grade 1: no experience required after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Basic, Grade 2 a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant- Basic) with the SAPC.
Grade 3 a minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant(Basic) after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) with the SAPC. Basic communication skills, good interpersonal skills, basic administrative skills e.g. filling, record keeping, basic calculation skills, basic computer skills, basic literacy skills, record keeping skills, basic research/data collection and analysis skills, basic teamwork skills, basic technical work skills, basic management and time management skills, basic problem solving and decision-making skills. Be willing to work flexible hours (10:30 – 19:00).
Duties :
Understanding and complying with all relevant legislation and policies to provide a quality cost effective service, including HR and treasury regulations and policies. Observing all Batho Pele principles and adherence to six ministerial priorities. Ordering stock, stock control and distribution of medicines to all outlets (including PHC clinics) we are serving.
Doing Pre-packing, and compounding. Doing wards inventory management, dispensing and the provision of information to individuals. Doing records keeping, documentation and reporting. Participating in the monitoring and evaluation teams. Assisting with projects and programmes as identified in the pharmacy. Taking effective and appropriate steps to prevent any unauthorized expenditure, irregular expenditure and fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
Performing any legitimate task requested for provision of pharmaceutical care. Willingness and involvement in clinical trials as and when a need arises. Willingness to work at the service points where you are needed the most and at the time when you are needed the most. Willingness to deliver medicines to PHC clinics as and when required. Willingness to perform overtime as and when a need arises.
Notes :
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
Each application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable if the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly.
How to apply:
Applications can be delivered to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, 3111 Setlogelo Drive, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208 Nurses Home Block 13(HR Registry) or posted to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Private Bag X422, Pretoria 0001. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website that the institution is consistently faced with, applicants are encouraged to apply using any of the above methods.
Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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The employer reserves the right to fill this position. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) – Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within OHS Act 85 of 1993.
