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CITY OF TSHWANE - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: PHARMACIST ASSISTANTS POST BASIC (JUL 2021 TO JUN 2022)
CITY OF TSHWANE
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM REGISTERED POST BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANTS (30 POSITIONS) TO SUPPORT PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES IN CITY OF TSHWANE CLINICS FOR A CONTRACT PERIOD FROM 1 JULY 2021 TO 30 JUNE 2022
The City of Tshwane renders comprehensive primary healthcare services at its clinics. The service requires medicines to be available and to be dispensed to patients as prescribed by authorised clinicians. These requirements can be achieved by the employment of post basic pharmacist assistants (PBPA).
This initiative is in support of the National Health Insurance that aims to improve access to high-quality public sector healthcare services.
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
• Grade 12 certificate
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as a PBPA in institutional or community sector pharmacy
• Acquaintance with standard operating procedures and policies of institutional pharmacy, and Primary Healthcare Standard Treatment Guidelines
• Current working experience in primary healthcare facilities
• No criminal record or dismissal for misconduct at previous place(s) of work
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The PBPA will be expected to work under indirect supervision and still work within the scope of practice by performing the following duties:
• Conducting stock control
• Ensuring proper storage of medicines
• Dispensing medicines
• Ensuring appropriate use of medicines
• Performing dispensary administrative functions
• Participating in pharmacy education programmes
• Supporting ward-based outreach team services in the community
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
• Grade 12 certificate
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as a PBPA in institutional or community sector pharmacy
• Acquaintance with standard operating procedures and policies of institutional pharmacy, and Primary Healthcare Standard Treatment Guidelines
• Current working experience in primary healthcare facilities
• No criminal record or dismissal for misconduct at previous place(s) of work
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The PBPA will be expected to work under indirect supervision and still work within the scope of practice by performing the following duties:
• Conducting stock control
• Ensuring proper storage of medicines
• Dispensing medicines
• Ensuring appropriate use of medicines
• Performing dispensary administrative functions
• Participating in pharmacy education programmes
• Supporting ward-based outreach team services in the community
REMUNERATION
• R127 per hour
• The PBPA will be contracted through a City of Tshwane contract
• Individuals who meet the qualifying criteria must express their interest by sending a brief profile of themselves, a summary of their experience and their contact details to Mr Thabang Malesa at thabangmal@tshwane.gov.za
ENQUIRIES: Thabang Malesa (012 358 8769)
CLOSING DATE: 2 June 2021