Job Description
About the Role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a reputable Pharmacist to join their Boardwalk store team. As a pharmacist, you will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients and ensuring that their medicine-related needs are met. You will work closely with our dispensary team to provide excellent customer service and ensure that all administration functions are carried out correctly.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision of pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for patients’ medicine-related needs and being accountable for meeting those needs.
- Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety, and effectiveness of the therapy.
- Dispensing of any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a person authorized to prescribe medicine.
- Signing off and checking of all prescriptions prepared by an assistant or an intern and accepting accountability for the correctness thereof as per GPP 2.7.1.2.1.f.
- Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use of medicine.
- Determining patient compliance with the therapy and follow-up to ensure that patients’ medicine-related needs are being met.
- The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy.
- Compounding, manipulation, preparation, or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof.
- Manufacturing of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof.
- Purchasing, acquiring, importing, keeping, possessing, using, releasing, storage, packaging, re-packaging, supplying, or selling of any medicine or scheduled substance, or supervision thereof.
- Application for the registration of a medicine in accordance with the Medicines Act and Pharmacy Act.
- Acts specially pertaining to the profession of a pharmacist as prescribed above.
- Formulation of any medicine for the purposes of registration as a medicine.
- Distribution of any medicine or scheduled substance.
- Repackaging of medicines.
- Initiation and conducting of pharmaceutical research and development.
- Promotion of public health.
Requirements
- Essential: Grade 12 / Matric BPharm / equivalent qualification
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Min 2- 3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
- 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern)
- Computer literate MS Office
Qualifications
- Relevant retail/FMCG experience
- Third additional language SAP experience
- E-scripting experience
- Registered tutor
- Unisolv experience
Salary & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Monthly and annual performance pay
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
How to Apply
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About Healthcare / nursing Jobs in South Africa
The healthcare industry is a vital sector in South Africa, with a growing demand for skilled professionals to cater to the country’s increasing population and aging demographic. Generally, job seekers in this field can expect a dynamic and rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development. However, the South African job market can be competitive, and it’s essential to have a clear understanding of what to expect.
Typically, salaries for healthcare professionals in South Africa vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, entry-level positions tend to start within the range of R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, while senior roles can command salaries ranging from R800 000 to over R1 million per annum. However, these figures are only a general guide, and actual salaries may differ based on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for healthcare professionals in South Africa include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, and patient data management systems is often expected. Many employers also place a strong emphasis on ongoing professional development, with training and certification programs available for both new entrants and experienced professionals.
The healthcare industry sector encompasses a wide range of roles, including nursing, clinical care, health administration, and research. Financial services sector hospitals, technology-enabled healthcare facilities, and non-profit organisations are just a few examples of the types of employers that commonly hire healthcare professionals. Manufacturing sector companies, government departments, and academic institutions also employ healthcare staff.
Career development opportunities for healthcare professionals in South Africa are numerous. Many organisations offer training programs, mentorship schemes, and career progression pathways to help employees develop their skills and expertise. With experience and additional education, healthcare professionals can move into leadership roles, become specialists, or pursue careers in education and research.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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