Mediclinic Constantiaberg | Plumstead, Cape Town | South Africa 

Closing date: 03/05/2024  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Nontombi Ncediwe  
Reference number: 49549  
 Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead an expert patient-oriented pharmaceutical care service that promotes the appropriate use of medicines in the hospital  

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services to the hospital

Initiate and implement the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme and enhance the appropriate utilisation of antimicrobials

Provide information related to pharmaceutical utilisation, trends, strategies and medication to the hospital

Mitigate and support the management of pharmaceutical risks in the hospital

Ensure accurate dispensing where applicable

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: MPharm or relevant postgraduate degree

DESIRED EDUCATION: Antimicrobial Stewardship course, Infection Prevention and Control related course

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ experience as a Ward or Clinical Pharmacist

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing an Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Antimicrobial stewardship processes and procedures Ethical pharmaceuticals Knowledge of the pharmacy and related healthcare industry Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965) Development of pharmaceutical guidelines and protocols Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies Surgical pharmaceuticals Develop patient treatment plans Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400) Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile