Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic): (Grade 1 - 3) (Shifts) Dr Machupe Mphahlele Health Centre

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**Overview** This role is for a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) at Grade 1-3 level, based at the Dr Machupe Mphahlele Health Centre within the Limpopo Department of Health. The position involves shift work and offers an annual salary ranging from R 275,340.00 to R 343,761.00. The reference number for this role is LDOH 73/41. **What you will do** * Order items as authorized by the Nursing Manager, confirm and follow up all orders with DEPOT, and provide weekly reports on stock availability. * Receive stock from depot/hospitals by checking physical stock against invoices, capturing stock on stock cards, and addressing any queries with the depot (e.g., price queries). * Issue stock to cubicles and patients using picking lists, ensuring stock is correctly picked, and completing and maintaining documentation. * Record and report excessive stock and deviations to the Depot. * Assist in maintaining a pharmaceutical stock control system that complies with good pharmacy practice and legal requirements, managing stock to avoid expiry, maintaining relevant documentation (e.g., credit notes), and ensuring product safety. * Perform stocktaking twice a year and facilitate returned goods. * Coordinate pay-point helpdesk services, monitor service level agreements with third-party contractors, identify new pay points, and re-organize/realign according to laid down norms and standards. * Ensure the establishment of pay point committees. * Participate in the control and distribution of stock to facilities, specifically regarding dispatching products within legal requirements and according to good distribution practices. * Manage the cold chain, pack stock after picking, dispatch stock to cubicles, and process documents for stock returned from cubicles. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist Assistant [Post Basic]. * Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic. * Ability to travel to all facilities within the cluster. * Willingness to do after-hours work and be on call, including shift work. * Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and literacy in virtual meeting platforms. * Valid driver’s license (except for people with disabilities). **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and Regulations, and the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act. They should have good communication skills, be able to support public health initiatives, and assist with safe preparation and dispensing. Experience in stock control, supply support, operational and workflow support is desired. The candidate should demonstrate professional and ethical conduct, be committed to continuous learning and workplace training, and exhibit integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, accuracy, accountability, and reliability. They should be calm under pressure, adaptable to change, and a team player committed to continuous learning and Batho Pele principles. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/pharmacist-assistant-post-basic-grade-1-3-shifts-dr-machupe-mphahlele-health-centre-limpopo-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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