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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
 
APPLICATIONS: Bhisho (Head Office) Post to: HR Office, Department of Health (Head Office) Private Bag X0038, Bhisho, 5605 or Hand delivered to: Department of Health, Office no D53, UIF Building, Phalo Avenue, Bhisho, 5605. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 23 April 2019 
 
 
NOTE: Applications must be posted on the Z83 Form accompanied by copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document (certified within the past three months), Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal checking. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
We thank all applicants for their interest. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency assessments tools. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. Additional Note: The filling of these posts will be in line with the Annual Recruitment Plan 2019/20. The Eastern Cape Department of Health has the right not to fill these posts. 
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DIRECTOR: PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES REF NO: ECHEALTH/DIRPS/HO/01/03/2019 
SALARY: R1 257 033 – R1 437 270 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE: Bhisho, Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. A post-graduate qualification in business administration, public health or equivalent qualification as an additional qualification. Knowledge of the health service and understanding of the pharmaceutical sector policies and laws. A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES: Develop a shared vision and effective strategies for the delivery of efficient, effective and quality pharmaceutical services in the Eastern Cape Province. To provide strategic leadership and oversight for the effective and efficient provision of pharmaceutical services. Ensure the development, updating and implementation of provincial policies related to pharmaceutical services, e.g. medicines supply management policies. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures, norms and standards, guidelines, and contractual documents relating to the provision of health products and pharmaceutical services. Establish and ensure an optimal functioning of the provincial Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee (PTC) in accordance with the national policy on PTCs. Provide oversight in ensuring that a provincial formulary for medicine is established and maintained in accordance with the relevant policies including the essential medicines list and standard treatment guidelines, and in accordance with the epidemiological profile of the province. Review expenditure related to pharmaceuticals and surgical sundries, and advise on budget management. Provide leadership in the pharmacy professional development programme (Pharmacist assistants to Doctor of Pharmacy). 
 
ENQUIRIES: K Matshotyana Tel No: 040 608 1104