Northern Cape Department of Health invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Pharmacy Intern to be based at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, Kimberley.
POSITION : PHARMACY INTERN REF NO: NCDOH 10/2024 (X5 POSTS) (Contract)
SALARY : R398 544 per annum, (TCE package)
CENTRE : Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy, Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist (Intern). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist (Intern).
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Computer literacy. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable Pharmacy legislation, National and Provincial Health policies.
DUTIES : Adherence to policies, procedures, and expenditure control. All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Assist with the training, education and development of pharmacy staff and other health workers, and promotion of public health. Effective medicine supply management to ensure the safe and reliable procurement, storage, control, and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals. Leadership by demonstrating initiative in addressing problems.
Provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation, dispensing of medication and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success. Quality Management by demonstrating compliance with National Core Standards, Occupational Health & Safety control, and good
Pharmacy practices.
ENQUIRIES : Dr E Olivier, Ms M Visser Tel No: (053) 802 2124
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be e-mailed to [email protected] or hand delivered at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, Admin Block 3rd Floor, Kimberley, Applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.
CLOSING DATE : 09 February 2024
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 of the Public Service Act, obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service Administration website. Applicants must complete Z83 and a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, indicating positions held, dates and key performance responsibilities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and relevant documents on or before the day of the interview proceedings following communication from the Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection Unit. Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Northern Cape Department of Health. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts. If you have
not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representavity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.