Pharmacist Assistant (6 Months Fixed Term Contract - Wits RHI)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
• It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To assist the Pharmacist to effectively manage stock, label and dispense medication

• 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Shandukani Research Centre (CRS)

• Ordering of stock from the main supplier or the pharmaceutical depot
• Distribution of stock from the supplier to the pharmacy
• Receive stock and organize storage of medication on the shelves paying attention to batch numbers and expiry dates
• Store medication according to storage requirements and temperatures
• Perform temperature control daily for relevant medication
• Contact suppliers if equipment is in need of maintenance or repair
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly stock takes and complete relevant inventory forms
• Check stock dates and if expired, remove from shelves for disposal
• Inform and advise the Pharmacist of stock to be ordered and stock rotations
• Complete and file all relevant forms and documentation
• Receive prescriptions from the Research Nurse or Medical Clinicians
• Evaluate prescriptions for correctness and completeness
• Check expiry dates and batch number of medication before labelling and dispensing
• Interpret prescriptions and prepare medicine accordingly
• Prepare medication based on chronological expiry date to ensure usage before expiration date for dispensing
• Label medication for verification by Pharmacist
• Inform and advice patient or care givers on the use of medication
• Entering of data on the pharmacy data system
• Preparing of the monthly reports when required
• Reporting system errors to the relevant authorities
• Comparison of Pharmacy Data to the Clinic Data
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc
• Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives

• Grade 12 and a Certificate as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant (1 year)

• Completion of in-service training and examination as required by above certification

• Certification in good clinical practice
• Experience in adherence counselling when dispensing medication
• Experience working in a public or private pharmacy for at least 2 years with experience in the dispensing of medication will be beneficial
• Experience in ordering, unpacking and management of stock
• Good administration skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ordered, systematic and analytical
• Assertive, confident, and adaptable
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Display a concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients' needs and requirements

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 28 April 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
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