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Purpose of the position:
The role of the district pharmacist is to provide overall coordination of the pharmaceutical services, with a particular focus on TB and adjuvant medicines. The DP will work closely with the District Pharmacist and report directly to the Project/Programme Manager at the district level who will monitor day to day activities and approve timesheets. This position requires a good understanding of the medicine quantification, procurement and supply chain management systems to ensure reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality medicines
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B.Pharm)
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a pharmacist after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Proof of current registration with SAPC
- Postgraduate degree in Clinical Pharmacy is an added advantage
- Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy, retail section and NGO environment
- Management or supervisory experience
- Sound knowledge of Good Pharmacy practice, Medicine and related substance Act, and the Pharmacy Act
- Valid driver’s license and be willing to travel
- Clear criminal record
Duties and Responsibilities:
Good Pharmacy Practice
- Design, develop and manage a comprehensive activity plan
- Advocate for Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)
- Planning and coordination of health products supply
- Quality assurance and clinical governance practices
Programme Support
- Work with DoH district pharmacist to ensure compliance
- Developing and implementing a standard procedure for drug management
- Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal control procedures to mitigate identified risks
Training
- Develop protocols, standard operating procedures and guidelines for efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service.
Data management
- Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives
- Support resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) projects