Pharmacist Intern

Mediclinic Southern Africa is a healthcare provider operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary hospital services and related service offerings. We place science at the heart of our care process by striving to provide evidence-based care of the highest standard. The group currently operates 50 private hospitals (excluding a growing number of day clinics) throughout South Africa and three hospitals in Namibia with more than 8 200 beds in total.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure assistance in providing a comprehensive professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-hospital patients and the public

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public

Ensure accurate dispensing

Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: B Pharm qualification or B Pharm final year student

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act
• Financial management
• Good pharmacy practices
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical product knowledge