Main purpose of the job:

To implement and maintain stock management at Project PrEP implementation sites, to support and oversee dispensing of medicines to project participants in compliance with good pharmacy practice, and Department of Health and local health authority guidelines
To provide mentorship & support to project PrEP staff to ensure compliance with good clinical/Pharmacy Practice and maintenance of high standards of ethical and professional conduct

Location:

Tshwane – Pretoria

Key performance areas:

Provide mentorship & support to ensure safe and effective storage of medicines in the pharmacy or medicine room
Provide signage to medication rooms to ensure that unauthorized persons do not obtain access to the medication/pharmacy
Provide mentorship & support in the ordering and receipt of stock from suppliers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Provide mentorship & support and ensure that stock dispensed is appropriately recorded into the registers and bin cards
Guide facilities on storage & disposal of expired stock
Support pharmacovigilance activities in supported facilities and project sites at sub-district level
Where required, provide direct service delivery at facility level to ensure compliance with good pharmacy practises and Ideal clinic requirements
Provide guidance on the correct prescribing of medication and other pharmacy related topics
Provide input and expertise in the development of relevant algorithms to supported facilities
Support the implementation and maintenance of the decentralisation strategies in supported facilities
Support facilities in distribution of medication for pick up points ensuring that it is done according to SOPs
Support and monitor the implementation and maintenance of decentralisation and simplified services within the project sites
Pre-pack medication for the clients and ensure distribution to the pickup points
Ensure the collection of medication that has not been collected by clients
Accurately enter data on the pharmacy data system
Support the retention of accurate and updated records on pharmacy activity
Prepare monthly reports
Identify and report system errors to the relevant authorities
Compare pharmacy data to the clinic data
Compile and submit comprehensive monthly report on progress in all activities to both line manager and sub[1]district team manager and other ad hoc reports when required
Keep up to date with new developments in HIV, HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health including contraception, STI management, and pre-and post-exposure prophylaxis arena and share expertise with the broader team
Represent Wits RHI in meetings & workshops when requested to (e.g. Facility, sub-district, etc.)
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.
Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives

Required minimum education and training:

Grade 12
Certificate as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Required minimum work experience:

Full completion of in-service training and examination as required by above Certification
No work experience required

Professional Body Registration:

South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

No formal work experience needed; however, practical should have been completed
Wits RHI prefers individuals who has never worked at all
Wits RHI wants, at the end of the assignment, the candidate, will gain exposure and experience in the field, as well as assess opportunities for the future direction of their career
Certification in Basic HIV and Good Clinical Practice
Exposure to public or private pharmacy in the dispensing of PrEP drugs will be beneficial
Good administration skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ordered, systematic and analytical
Assertive, confident, and adaptable
Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Display a concern for clients and willingness to respond to client’s needs and requirements, especially those of young people

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 and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
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: 31 July 2024.
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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