Pharmacist Assistant-uThukela- 20 Sep 2024

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST

The Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen
ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa.
Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Unit
POST-BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANT

uThukela District
PURPOSE
The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant for
the South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV and AIDS (SA SURE PRO) Project in uThukela
District, KwaZulu-Natal to render pharmaceutical support in health facilities that promotes
and implements the principles of drug supply and management.
Liaising with relevant stakeholders within the Department of Health (DoH) and partner multi-
disciplinary teams in support of the TB and HIV programme, the incumbent will be responsible
for the implementation of Drug Information Systems in facilities throughout the district, where
the position will be based.
This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable subject to continuation of funding.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Undertake primary activities in support of the Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and
Distribution (CCMDD) Programme.
 Support all Pelebox activities, including but not limited to: loading, offloading, query
resolution and submission of invoices.
 Undertake tasks in support of the Synchronised National Communication in Health
(SyNCH) system, ensuring utilisation and compliance.
 Work collaboratively with other HST personnel in support of the SA SURE PRO project.
 Ensure that DoH monitoring and evaluation systems are updated and supported.
 Ensure support for transitioning of CCMDD patients out of the facilities via registration at
available external pick-up points.
 Share information about and promote the CCMDD programme.
 Undertake secondary activities in relation to all aspects of ethical stock control, including
re-ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates,
and conducting cyclical and full stock-taking.
 Update minimum and maximum levels to ensure that sufficient levels of stock are
available at all times.
 Assist in all aspects of issuing, dispensing, procurement and ethical stock control.
 Ensure compliance with good clinical/pharmacy practice.
 Maintain the Stock Visibility Solution (SVS) and Rx Solution systems.
 Support the maintenance of accurate and updated records on pharmacy activities.
 Maintain effective communication and resolution of queries.
 Perform related administrative and house-keeping tasks, and other functions as deemed
necessary.
 Assist with and offer advice on the usage, side-effects, contra-indications and storage of
medication.
 Represent HST and the facility in stakeholder meetings and workshops when requested.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
 Registration and active status as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African
Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
Experience
 One year’s experience as a qualified Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the SAPC
Recommended competence and skills
 Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice

 Knowledge of SVS and Rx Solution, SyNCH and TIER.Net
 Good communication skills
 Ability to work as a part of team, with good people skills
 Willingness to work in remote rural areas
 Computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office
 Accuracy and attention to detail
 Basic calculation skills
 Good presentation skills
 Fluency in English is essential, and in isiZulu would be an advantage.
REMUNERATION
A salary package commensurate with the successful candidates’ qualifications and

experience, and in line with HST’s Job Grading System, will be offered.
APPLICATION AND ENQUIRIES
 Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/

 Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that
comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered.
 Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname.
 No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit
their applications online at the provided link.
PLEASE NOTE:
 The incumbent must reside in or relocate to (at his/her own cost) to the district before the
start-date of the job, and must be willing to be rotated to support all clinics in the district at
any time.
 All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of

Personal Information Act (POPIA).
 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.
 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: 07 October 2024, at 16h30
The Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by
the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan.
Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job
specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and
education), are encouraged to apply.

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VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST

Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Unit

POST-BASIC PHARMACIST ASSISTANT

This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable subject to continuation of funding.

Recommended competence and skills

 Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice

A salary package commensurate with the successful candidates’ qualifications and

APPLICATION AND ENQUIRIES

 Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/

 All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of

 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

 Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

 All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.

 HST reserves the right to not fill this position.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 07 October 2024, at 16h30

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