POST : PHARMACY SUPERVISOR GRADE 1
INSTITUTITON : NGWELEZANA TERTIARY HOSPITAL
REFERENCE NO : NGWE 75/2023
DEPARTMENT : PHARMACY
REMUNERATION : R 906 540.00 – R961 614.00
OTHER BENEFITS : All-inclusive salary package per annum (70% of basic salary and 30% benefits i.e.
flexible portion that can be structured in terms of applicable rules). 12% In-hospitable area
allowance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:
 Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent
Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy that lead to registration with Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist
 Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist (2023)
 Four years’ experience after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist
 Initial and Current registration) with SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed by Human Resource department (certificate of service).
 Applicants must submit confirmation letter of relevant experience from their supervisors in an official letterhead of
the employer when they apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
 Knowledge of Acts, current Health and Public Service Legislation, regulations and policies and the ability to comply
with applicable legislations.
 Understanding and knowledge of policies and procedures including Good Pharmacy Practice, National Drug Policy,
Essential Drug List and Standard Treatment Guidelines.
 Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, computer skills, project and time management skill.
 Sound planning and organising and administrative skills
 Ability to be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
 Commitment to service excellence, good supervisory, analytical and team building skills
 Appropriate clinical and theoretical knowledge
 Computer literacy with a proficiency in MS Office Software applications.
 Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:-
 Provide accurate, efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective Pharmaceutical Services in line with the
National, Provincial and District strategies and priorities.
 Assist with the formulation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for Pharmaceutical services and
ensure they are in line with current statutory regulations and policy guidelines.
 Provide leadership, management and support to all staff under his/her supervision
 Ensure rational use of all resources
 Provide and supervise training programs (Pharmacist Interns and Pharmacy Support personnel)
 Assist in co-ordination of activities of Essential Medicines Program including Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
and other hospital committees.
 Conduct services assessment and implement quality improvement programs.
 Liaise with other stakeholders within and outside the department of health such as other hospital management teams,
Health District Office on Pharmaceutical and management issues.
 Assist with translation and operationalize current national, provincial and district strategic plans.
 Ensure that cost effective pharmaceutical service delivery is maintained within the hospital.
 Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and Labour Relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures and
policies.
 Provide pharmaceutical advice to patients and professional colleagues.
 Assist in compilation of monthly financial and other reports as required by Pharmacy Manager or his delegate.
 Ensure compliance with policies and procedures relating to cost effective procurement, storage, control and
distribution of pharmaceuticals.
 Act in a supervisory role for pharmacists, interns and pharmacist assistants and deputies for Pharmacy manager or
Assistant manager as deemed necessary
GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER
 Collate and analyse statistics and compile reports for Pharmacy management.
 Perform overtime duty when necessary and do calls (Standby duty)
 Ensure implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EPMDS in the operational area.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. DS Govender TEL NO: 035-901 7000

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JUNE 2023

Applications should be forwarded to: The Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. MP Zungu
Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
Private Bag X 20021
EMPANGENI
3880

OR

Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department
Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
Thanduyise Road
EMPANGENI
3855