Location NETCARE ST ANNES HOSPITAL
Reporting structure PHARMACY MANAGER
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team.
The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Dispensing medication
- Dispensing in and out patient prescriptions.
- Provision of a drug information service.
- Assisting in ethical stock ordering, stock control and stock counts.
- To assist with training of Pharmacist Assistants and Interns.
- Implementation of controls to enforce GPP and SOPs to minimise risks.
- Maintaining effective relationships with key role players.
- To dispense retail prescriptions and counsel patients.
- Communicating professionally and handling queries as per policy.
- Assisting customers in Pharmacy and front shop.
- Assisting with stock take, stock control and expired stock removal from shelves.
- To assist/offer advice on the usage, side-effects, contra-indications and storage of medication.
- Responsible for Balancing of S6 book in March, June, September and December and all scripts and invoices documentation and noted.
- Administrative tasks.
- Tidiness of Pharmacy.
- To be on call 1 week a month.
- Will be required to work one week-end per month – will be overtime
- Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled and must be destroyed after use
SKILLS PROFILE EDUCATION
- A relevant Pharmaceutical qualification (B Pharm. Degree or Dip Pharm)
- Registration with the SA Pharmacy Council
- Must be computer literate
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Work experience in a Hospital Pharmacy advantageous
- Experience within a private hospital and/ or retail pharmacy will be advantageous
- Involvement in clinical Pharmacy with a focus on quality of care
- Retail dispensing and overseeing the Pharmacist assistants in the retail pharmacy
KNOWLEDGE:
- Sound knowledge of private hospital and retail pharmacy business operations.
- Knowledge of medical aids advantageous
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer service orientated with high working standards.
NON MANAGERIAL SKILLS:
Coaching Others*
The capacity to recognise development
areas in others and support them to
facilitate personal develo
pment through coaching.
Leading and Managing Change*
The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide
leadership in times of uncertainty.
Performance Development*
The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team
to achieve set objectives.
Taking Action
Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
Decision Making Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
Managing Self
Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
Customer Focus and Service The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external
Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled and must be destroyed after use and delivery to customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
Adapting and Responding to Change
Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives and managing own reaction to change.
Continuous Improvement The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
Personal Work Ethic Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS:
Netcare Values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
- Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation.
- Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
- Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
- Passion - The creative, passionate and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.
- Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.
The Netcare Way Netcare is committed to providing quality care.
.
Deadline Date: 27.03.2014
How to Apply:
APPLICATION PROCESS NETCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Company's approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy.
Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to:
Tasneem Laher at:
tasneem.laher@netcare.co.za
Alternatively
fax application details to:
033 8975275.
Please note:
- Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the current and past
- Netcare direct line managers of the applicant and the relevant Netcare HR Managers.
- Employees are therefore encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line manager is aware of the application.
- In the event of a candidate having any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to perform the job function, the candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can be made.
