Netcare LTD.
Senior Pharmacist page is loaded## Senior Pharmacistremote type:
Onsitelocations:
Netcare Sunward Park Hospitaltime type:
Full timeposted on:
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End Date: January 21, 2026 (7 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR104060**We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.****We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.****Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.****Job Profile Summary*** The Senior Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team.* The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.**KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES****DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION**Dispensing medication* Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail)* Streamlining of retail front shop queues* Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines* Prepare, issue and control
all oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures* Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements* Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements**Customer service*** Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team* Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation**Stock control management*** Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy and quality thereof* Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re-ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates* Conduct cyclical and full stock takes* Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives* Stock days and quality of stock* Green procurement aspects**Administration management*** Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks* Preparation of call roster in advance* Assist with compiling duty rosters* Ensuring staggered shifts are adhered to at all times* Assist to maintain and update Kronos time cards**High cost medicine and Quality portfolio*** To Ensure involvement and assistance with obtaining Letters of motivation to ensure re-imbursement of High cost medicine* To mitigate the risk of non-payment of medicines* To work with Billings teams to assist with Dr communication regarding additional clinical information is received on the use of high cost* Assisting with aspects of Antibiotic Stewardship* Assisting with aspects of Medication safety and relevant audits**TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY****Teamwork*** Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.* Communicate effectively
to assist other team players* Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns**Personal and professional development*** Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.* Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures* Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field**Build and maintain stakeholder relationships*** Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.* Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies**SKILLS PROFILE****EDUCATION**Essential* A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm)* Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.**WORK EXPERIENCE**Essential* Advanced computer literacy* Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environmentKNOWLEDGEEssential* Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operationsJoin the team that providing the best and safest
care.**We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.**
We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care.
By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing.
You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity.The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing.## Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps:* ## Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview.* ## Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks.* ## Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process.* ## Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.**Our story begins with our values and our behaviours.**We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability.To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people.**People who care for other people.****Our Netcare people****At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people.**
Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Onsitelocations:
Netcare Sunward Park Hospitaltime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: January 21, 2026 (7 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR104060**We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.****We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.****Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.****Job Profile Summary*** The Senior Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team.* The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.**KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES****DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION**Dispensing medication* Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail)* Streamlining of retail front shop queues* Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines* Prepare, issue and control
all oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures* Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements* Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements**Customer service*** Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team* Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation**Stock control management*** Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy and quality thereof* Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re-ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates* Conduct cyclical and full stock takes* Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives* Stock days and quality of stock* Green procurement aspects**Administration management*** Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks* Preparation of call roster in advance* Assist with compiling duty rosters* Ensuring staggered shifts are adhered to at all times* Assist to maintain and update Kronos time cards**High cost medicine and Quality portfolio*** To Ensure involvement and assistance with obtaining Letters of motivation to ensure re-imbursement of High cost medicine* To mitigate the risk of non-payment of medicines* To work with Billings teams to assist with Dr communication regarding additional clinical information is received on the use of high cost* Assisting with aspects of Antibiotic Stewardship* Assisting with aspects of Medication safety and relevant audits**TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY****Teamwork*** Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.* Communicate effectively
to assist other team players* Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns**Personal and professional development*** Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.* Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures* Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field**Build and maintain stakeholder relationships*** Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.* Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies**SKILLS PROFILE****EDUCATION**Essential* A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm)* Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.**WORK EXPERIENCE**Essential* Advanced computer literacy* Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environmentKNOWLEDGEEssential* Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operationsJoin the team that providing the best and safest
care.**We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.**
We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care.
By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing.
You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity.The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing.## Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps:* ## Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview.* ## Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks.* ## Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process.* ## Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.**Our story begins with our values and our behaviours.**We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability.To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people.**People who care for other people.****Our Netcare people****At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people.**
Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other. #J-18808-Ljbffr