WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS VACANCIES

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POST 10/256 : PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST-BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support 
SALARY : Grade 1: R239 682 per annum 
Grade 2: R277 398 per annum 
Grade 3: R299 244 per annum 
CENTRE : Directorate: Pharmacy Services, Cape Medical Depot 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SAPC as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Warehousing/Wholesale). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years of appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years of appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good knowledge of wholesale warehouse practices and procedures. Good numeric skills. Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies, particularly in a warehouse environment, including Cold Chain Practices. Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Meticulous and attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with the control of pharmaceutical stock. Assist with the effective control and distribution of completed pharmaceutical orders to facilities. Assist with the efficient and secure packaging of pharmaceutical products for delivery. Assist with the Issuing of stock against orders from health facilities within the scope of practice of a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Assist with the receiving and storage of pharmaceutical products from suppliers. Compliance with good pharmacy practice and good warehouse practice. Support and assist the Pharmacy Supervisor with collating statistics. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. Candidates registered in categories other than “Warehousing/Wholesale” may also apply, on condition that registration in the category “Warehousing/Wholesale” is obtained within 12 months. Appointments will be done on probation until the registration certification in the required category is obtained. Failure to comply will lead to the termination of services in the cases of those appointed from outside the public service. In the case of serving employees, the employee will return to his/her previous post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 04 April 2024

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POST 10/257 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPORT 
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services 
SALARY : R202 233 per annum 
CENTRE : Forensic Pathology Services, Vredendal Hospital Laboratory 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in LOGIS. Appropriate Clinical Administration experience. General Administration experience. Inherent requirement of the job: Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work in a mortuary environment. Ability to collate and verify data accurately and have good interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure, interpret and apply policies. Knowledge of Petty cash and EPS (Electronic Purchasing system). Knowledge of Contract Management, PMFA and SCOA codes. Knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of Electronic Content Management (ECM) software. 
 
DUTIES : Efficient and Effective processing and filing of documentation. Effective control of reports and statements, during and after the Forensic Mortuary process. Effective Management of stores, assets and infrastructure. An effective support to the Manager: FPS Laboratory. Administering documentation in relation to Forensic Pathology Laboratory functional activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C King Tel No: (027) 213 - 3161 
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : Candidates will be subjected to a Practical test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to security clearance prior to appointment. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 04 April 2024 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 10/258 : LABORATORY ASSISTANT (TOXICOLOGY) 
Chief Directorate: Emergency Clinical Services Support 
SALARY : R171 537 per annum 
CENTRE : Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in a biomedical laboratory. Appropriate experience in using laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, vortexes, balances and pipettes. Appropriate experience in handling biological samples and other hazardous chemicals/waste and gases. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Above average competency use of Microsoft programs including both Word and Excel. The ability to work in a biohazardous environment, perform heavy manual tasks, and the ability to work under pressure. Basic understanding of calculations necessary for the preparation of chemical solutions. Good interpersonal relationships and working both individually and in a team. Must be ethical, honest and take accountability. Understand basic laboratory equipment and how to follow SOP for their maintenance and monitoring. 
 
DUTIES : Laboratory Upkeep and support. Testing support. Specimen handling and Management. Inventory, Facility and Admin Support. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Davies Tel No. (021) 406-6026, Email: Bronwen.davies@uct.ac.za  
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records, and previous employment checks prior to appointment. Candidates may have to undergo profiling assessments prior to appointment. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 04 April 2024