Pharmacist Assistant - Durban, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel

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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Main purpose of the job:

To implement and maintain stock management at Project PrEP implementation sites, to support and oversee dispensing of medicines to project participants in compliance with good pharmacy practice, and Department of Health and local health authority guidelines
To provide mentorship & support to project PrEP staff to ensure compliance with good clinical/Pharmacy Practice and maintenance of high standards of ethical and professional conduct

Location:

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eThekwini (Durban), KZN

Key performance areas:

Provide mentorship & support to ensure safe and effective storage of medicines in the pharmacy or medicine room
Provide signage to medication rooms to ensure that unauthorized persons do not obtain access to the medication/pharmacy
Provide mentorship & support in the ordering and receipt of stock from suppliers following Standard Operating Procedures
Provide mentorship & support and ensure that stock dispensed is appropriately recorded into the registers and bin cards
Guide facilities on storage & disposal of expired stock
Support pharmacovigilance activities in supported facilities and project sites at subdistrict level
Where required, provide direct service delivery at the facility level to ensure compliance with good pharmacy practices and Ideal clinic requirements
Guide the correct prescribing of medication and other pharmacyrelated topics
Provide input and expertise in the development of relevant algorithms to supported facilities
Support the implementation and maintenance of the decentralisation strategies in supported facilities
Support facilities in the distribution of medication for pick up points ensuring that it is done according to SOPs
Support and monitor the implementation and maintenance of decentralisation and simplified services within the project sites
Prepack medication for the clients and ensure distribution to the pickup points
Ensure the collection of medication that has not been collected by clients
Accurately enter data on the pharmacy data system
Support the retention of accurate and updated records on pharmacy activity
Prepare monthly reports
Identify and report system errors to the relevant authorities
Compare pharmacy data to the clinic data
Compile and submit comprehensive monthly reports on progress in all activities to both line manager and subdistrict team manager and other ad hoc reports when required
Keep up to date with new developments in HIV, HIV prevention, and sexual and reproductive health including contraception, STI management, and preand postexposure prophylaxis arena and share expertise with the broader team
Represent Wits RHI in meetings & workshops when requested to (e.g. Facility, subdistrict, etc.)
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective selfmanagement
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.
Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives

Required minimum education and training:

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Grade 12:

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Certificate as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Required minimum work experience:

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Full completion of in-service training and examination as required by the above Certification:

No work experience required

Professional Body Registration:

South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

No formal work experience needed; however, practical should have been completed
Wits RHI prefers individuals who has never worked at all
Certification in basic HIV and good clinical practice
Exposure to public or private pharmacies in the dispensing of PrEP drugs will be beneficial
Good administration skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ordered, systematic, and analytical
Assertive, confident, and adaptable
Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Selfmotivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Display concern for clients and willingness to respond to client's needs and requirements, especially those of young people

TO APPLY:

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

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