The Western Cape Government Programme 2024

The 2024 programme of the Western Cape Government is accepting applications for the current job opportunity in the Western Cape.

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

Western Cape Government Programme 2024 Job Description

Pharmacist (Internship)

01 January 2024 until 31 December 2024 (22 posts)

Employment Type: Contract

Reference No: MHS140/2024

Groote Schuur Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital, Red Cross Hospital, Worcester Hospital, George Hospital, Stellenbosch Hospital, Eerste River Hospital, Karl Bremer Hospital, Victoria Hospital, Khayelitsha Hospital, Kraaifontein CHC, Lady Michaelis CHC, Vanguard CHC, Mitchells Plain CHC, and Bishop Lavis CHC

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills)

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable Pharmacy legislation, National and Provincial Health policies.

Minimum Educational Qualification

• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist (Intern).

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs)

1. Leadership by demonstrating initiative in addressing problems.
2. Provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation, dispensing of medication and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success.
3. Effective medicine supply management to ensure the safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals.
4. Adherence to policies, procedures and expenditure control.
5. Assist with the training, education and development of pharmacy staff and other health workers, and promotion of Public health.
6. All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
7. Quality Management by demonstrating compliance with National Core Standards, Occupational Health & Safety control and good Pharmacy practices.

Registration With A Professional Council

Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist (Intern).

Please note the following:

The interviews will take place via MS Teams. A cover letter that indicates 5 institutions of preference, but the applicant may be placed at other institutions depending on availability. If the applicant does not select 5 institutions their application will not be considered. A comprehensive CV with referral letters from 3 referees. Certified copies of Matric Certificate, Identity Document, University academic record for the 3 years of study, and South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) student registration certificate Accommodation during internship will not be provided. All short-listed candidates will undergo a technical competency test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on the 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 with their job application / on appointment. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).

Package: R 356 079 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the Individuals personal needs).

Notice To All Applicants For The Western Cape Government Programme 2024

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, and previous employment.

• It will be expected of candidates to be conversant in at least two of the official languages (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) of the Western Cape.
• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:

available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at the relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

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Enquiries

Technical enquiries: Ms D Frieslaar,

Tel. no. (021) 483 6197,

e-mail address: Denise.Frieslaar@westerncape.gov.za / Mr R Mitchell, Tel no. (021)483-2644,

e-mail address: Ricardo.Mitchell@westerncape.gov.za

IT enquiries: Mrs C Veldman Tel: (021) 815 8839,

e-mail address: Cindy.Veldman@westerncape.gov.za