HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST (HST) - PHARMACY MANAGER

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HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST (HST)
 
HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING (HSS) UNIT​
 
PHARMACY MANAGER
 

 
PURPOSE:
Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Pharmacy Manager for the South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV and AIDS (SA SURE) Plus project to supervise Pharmacists and Post-basic Pharmacist Assistants and to render pharmaceutical support in health facilities. The incumbents will be responsible for the maintenance and support of Drug Information Systems throughout the district and will liaise with relevant stakeholders within the Department of Health and partner multi-disciplinary teams in support of the TB and HIV programme.
 
This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable subject to continuation of funding.  The position will be based at the eThekwini Metro PHC facilities in eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision of Pharmacists who supervise Post-basic Pharmacist Assistants;
• Training and mentorship of Pharmacists and Post-asic Assistants;

• Supervision and monitoring of External PuPs, Adherence Clubs and Outreach Points;
• Undertake regular M&E assessments;
• Monitoring of stock and stock-holding in the clinics;
• Ensure compliance with good pharmacy practice;
• Ensure SyNCH and Tier.Net implementation and utilisation;
• Monitor stock visibility solution reporting and RX Solution across eThekwini facilities;
• Training of facilities and PuPs on DoH programmes and systems;
• Ensure the maintenance of M&E systems;
• Monitor the compliance to SoP's relating to differentiated models of care and initiating quality improvement interventions;
• Monitoring of CCMDD dashboards and identification of gaps for training;
• Maintain effective communication with the District;
• Identification, recruitment, training and support of External PuPs;  
• Submission of monthly reports; and
• Represent HST and the facility in stakeholder meetings and workshops when requested.

 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications

• Registration as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC); and
• Valid South African Driver's Licence.

 
Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years management experience; and
• Experience with non-communicable diseases (NCD's), HIV/AIDS, TB and STI treatment regimens and adherence issues relating to NCD, HIV and AIDS patients.​

 
Competencies and skills

• Knowledge of the Department of Health's ordering channels and a good understanding of drug supply management and good pharmacy practice;
• Knowledge of Plankmed Stock Control Programme, RX Solution and SVS;
• Knowledge of CCMDD and the Differentiated Models of Care;
• Presentation skills;
• Good counselling, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to lead a team and work as a part of team;
• Willingness to work in rural areas;
• Computer literacy and advanced MS Excel skills;
• Fluency in English is a must and IsiZulu is an advantage; and
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

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REMUNERATION
A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and qualifications and in line with HST's Job Grading System will be offered. 
 
APPLICATIONS and ENQUIRIES
Interested applicants should forward a detailed CV stating the position applied for together with names and contact details (telephone numbers and an email address) of at least three contactable referees, at hr@hst.org.za
 
PLEASE NOTE:

• Preference will be given to an applicant residing in the particular province that this project will be supporting.
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Email users are requested to set the delivery option of their message on both 'Return Receipt' and 'Confirm Delivery'.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• HST reserves the right to not fill this position.

 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 APRIL 2019
 
HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST PROMOTES EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND LIVING OPENLY WITH HIV ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.​

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