Job Description
About the Role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies are seeking a reputable Pharmacist to join their Scott Street, Scottburgh 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 the patient’s medicine-related needs are being met.
- The provision of pharmacist-initiated therapy.
- Compounding, manipulation, preparation, or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance, or the 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
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in Pharmaceutical
- Min 2-3 years retail pharmacy experience (Student/Intern)
- Computer literate MS Office
- Advantageous: Relevant retail/FMCG experience, Third additional language SAP experience, E-scripting experience, Registered tutor, Unisolv experience
Qualifications
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Salary & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Monthly and annual performance pay
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
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About Healthcare / nursing Jobs in KwaZulu-Natal
The healthcare industry is a vital sector in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, providing essential services to the local population. Typically, the demand for skilled healthcare professionals, such as nurses and medical practitioners, remains strong due to an ageing population and the need for improved healthcare outcomes. Generally, this translates to a relatively stable job market with opportunities for career progression.
In terms of salary expectations, nursing positions in KwaZulu-Natal generally fall within broad ranges that can vary depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level nurses can expect salaries ranging from R400 000 to R600 000 per annum, while more experienced professionals may earn between R800 000 and R1 200 000 per year. However, it’s essential to note that actual salaries can differ significantly depending on the specific circumstances.
Common skills required for nursing positions in KwaZulu-Natal include strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment, attention to detail, and basic life support skills. Typically, healthcare professionals are expected to possess a high level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. In addition to these core skills, knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, and patient assessment techniques is also essential.
The healthcare industry encompasses various sectors, including hospitals, clinics, community health services, and private healthcare facilities. Financial services sector companies may employ nurses in their employee assistance programs or occupational health services, while technology industry companies might require nurses with expertise in digital health technologies. The manufacturing sector also utilizes nursing staff to provide on-site medical care for employees.
Career development opportunities are plentiful in the healthcare sector, with many institutions offering training and development programs for aspiring professionals. Typically, nurses can progress to senior roles such as charge nurse or team leader, while those with an interest in education may pursue a teaching career or leadership positions. With experience, nurses can also move into specialist roles, such as public health nursing or policy development.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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