Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To assist the Pharmacists in effectively managing stock availability, ensuring quality improvement, and providing TA and DSD as required

Location:

• Wits RHI xe2x80x93 Lejweleputswa (Welkom area - Free State) - Roving

Key performance areas:

Storage and stock control

• Ordering of stock from the main supplier or the pharmaceutical depot
• Receive stock and organize the storage of medication on the shelves paying attention to batch numbers and expiry dates
• Store medication according to storage requirements and temperatures
• Perform temperature control daily for relevant medication
• Consult the Pharmacist to contact suppliers if equipment needs maintenance or repair
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly stock takes and complete relevant inventory forms
• Check stock dates and if expired, remove them from shelves for disposal
• Inform and advise the Pharmacist of stock to be ordered and stock rotations
• Complete and file all relevant forms and documentation
• Monitor SVS reports assisting with stock redistribution as required

Dispensing medication

• Receive prescriptions from clinicians
• Evaluate prescriptions for correctness against dosage chart
• Check expiry dates and batch number of medications before labeling and dispensing
• Interpret prescriptions and prepare medicine accordingly
• Prepare medication based on chronological expiry date to ensure usage before the expiration date for dispensing
• Inform and advise patients or caregivers on the use of medication
• Make referrals to Counsellors or Dietician as and when required

CCMDD

• Receiving and issuing of CCMDD parcels delivered by the service provider
• Manage parcels accordingly by tracing patients who missed collection, uplifting uncollected parcels, and reporting errors on SyNCH
• Tracing dormant and closed patients and providing an outcome
• Perform quarterly assessments at external Pick-up-Points and provide ad-hoc support as required

Data Control

• Entering data on the pharmacy data system (SVS/RXSolution)
• Entering data on Red-Cap to monitor staff performance
• Preparing daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Reporting system errors to the relevant authorities
• Comparison of Pharmacy data to the Clinic data

Required minimum education and training:

• Certificate as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (1 year)

Required minimum work experience:

• Completion of in-service training and examination as required by the above certification
• Experience working in a public or private pharmacy for at least 2 years with experience in the dispensing of ARV drugs will be beneficial
• Driverxe2x80x99s license with own transport

Professional body registration:

• The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Driverxe2x80x99s license is beneficial
• Certification in basic HIV and good clinical practice
• Experience in adherence counseling when dispensing medication
• Good administration skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Display concern for patients and willingness to respond to patient's needs and requirements

Demands of the job:

• Working with High Patient numbers and being able to work under pressure
• Work with patients who are HIV positive, ill, and emotionally challenged due to HIV and related illnesses
• Traveling/roving between facilities to support stock redistribution

Communications and relationships:

• Maintain effective working relationships with relevant staff. Effectively liaise with patients, caregivers, Social Workers, suppliers, and NDoH staff

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 10 August 2023.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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