GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

​NOTE : Kindly note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications, please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from the HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior to appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Medical Supplies. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, and White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

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DEPUTY MANAGER PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/024111 
Directorate: Contract Management 
SALARY : R1 247 202 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Medical Supplies Depot 
 
REQUIREMENTS : B. Pharm or equivalent qualification. Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. 7 years of appropriate experience in management/supervisory roles in the pharmaceutical preferably in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Specific experience in pharmaceutical procurement and/ contract management of more than 2 years is required. A postgraduate qualification in management will be added advantage. A good understanding of the relevant legislation, National Drug Policy, the Essential Drugs Programme, Public Finance Management Act, and Good Pharmacy Practice relating to pharmaceutical services. Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Sound leadership, analytical and computer proficiency. Proven problem-solving and project management experience, monitoring and evaluation and risk evaluation skills. Must be achievement-driven and self-motivated. Extensive knowledge of Pharmaceutical Services’ approaches, policies, and procedures. In-depth knowledge and experience in the supervision of Pharmaceutical Services.  Understanding of the PFMA, Medicines and Related Substances Act, and Pharmacy Act. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative prescripts governing the Public Service, Pharmacy Practice and Control of Medicines. Computer literacy. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Good team building, problem-solving solving and leadership skills. Knowledge and skills in managing quality improvement programmes. Sound knowledge and understanding of the mandate of the Medical Supplies Depot. 
 
DUTIES : To perform the duties of a pharmaceutical supply chain manager in accordance with the PFMA, Medicines and Related Substances Act, Pharmacy Act, GPP and GWP. Ensure compliance with the procurement unit supply chain prescripts and other relevant legislation. Strengthen stakeholder and staff engagement to improve performance and service delivery. Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal control procedures to mitigate identified risks in the unit. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. Represent pharmaceutical services at relevant meetings and to serve on various committees and participate in relevant forums in the depot. Coordinate training programmes for Pharmacy assistants, Pharmacist Interns and other support personnel. Develop protocols, standard operating procedures, and guidelines for efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical services. Supervise pharmacists and pharmacist assistants, maintain discipline and deal with grievances and Labour Relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures and policies, and implement the Performance Management and Development system. Compiling reports for submission to MSD management on a monthly and quarterly basis. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Langa Tel No: (011) 628 9002 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PHARMACIST ASSISTANT BASIC REF NO: REFS/02417 (X3 POSTS) 
Directorate: Pharmaceutical Services - Warehouse 
SALARY : R215 0123 per annum, plus benefits 
CENTRE : Medical Supplies Depot 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate and qualification as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Active Registration as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council. Knowledge and experience in Warehousing, logistics, Supply chain Management, transportation, and the Hospital Pharmacy sector as well as computer literacy will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES : Receiving of stock from suppliers according to standard operating procedures, Good Distribution Practice and Good Pharmacy practice standards: offloading trucks and moving stock into the appropriate quarantine area, moving of stock to storage areas and packing stock on correct shelves according to FEFO and FIFO. Stock rotation and participating in stock takes. Issuing of ordered stock according to scope of practice to Health Facilities in Gauteng Province. Moving of roll-trainers to the dispatch area. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. C Ramaphakela Tel No: (011) 628-9046