Responsible Pharmacist

Sets standards for GHG pharmaceutical services at group level, including ensuring compliance to relevant external regulatory bodies. At hospital level, prepares, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals. Maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory. Consults with medical staff regarding prescriptions, orders, drugs and pharmaceuticals. Maintains detailed patient reactions, errors and complaints.

• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B. Pharm Degree or Dip. Pharm)
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience
• 1 year’s experience as a Responsible Pharmacist

• Ensure the effective management of the Pharmacy per the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and the Good Pharmacy Practice in South Africa.
• Ensure the Pharmacy complies with the SAPC, Department of Health (DOH) and other statutory and legal requirements.
• Drive a system of incident reporting, identify negative trends and implement corrective action.
• Ensure the establishment of and drive antimicrobial stewardship programs in the hospital.
• Ensure compliance to company policies and processes.
• Manage and advise the delivery of cost-effective quality patient pharmaceutical care in the hospital environment.
• Implement and monitor relevant processes according to quality standards, policy and regulations.
• Ensure the alignment, adherence and implementation of end-to-end standard operating procedures.
• Collate and address pharmacy related incident reports, complete root cause analysis and where relevant, provide staff with training and collaborate with the clinical staff to implement operational changes promoting safety.
• Identify and address patient concerns in a systemic, proactive and timely manner and complete follow-ups as necessary.