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Job title: Pharmacist

5 Old Rough Lane, Liverpool L33 6XE

Competitive

Monday to Friday 9-6 (Some flexibility available)

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced pharmacist to join our team in the Northwood store. As a reputable and community-oriented pharmacy chain, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. If you are passionate about improving the well-being of individuals in your community and eager to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

Currently dispensing around 13,000 items per month, this is a relatively BUSY branch. The branch also utilises Medipac robotic distribution technology, which frees up your time to focus on patient care.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 32 days with length of service)
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• GPhC fees paid
• Performance related bonus of up to £5000 per year
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Market leading employee discounts including major retailers

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines
• Provide medication counselling and support to patients, addressing questions and concerns
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure safe medication management
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage inventory
• Provide immunization services where applicable
• Offer advice on over-the-counter medications and healthcare products
• Participate in health promotion and public health initiatives

• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC
• Proven experience in a pharmacy setting
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and healthcare trends
• A flexible and positive approach to problem-solving

Rowlands Pharmacy
Tel: 01928 750500
Contact: Karl Rowlands
Email:

Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre which provides restorative care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from a variety of medical conditions that include Medical, Neurological, Orthopaedic, Surgical and Respite. At Tokai Healthcare, the focus is mainly on acute conditions that immediately affect patients' rehabilitation progress.

Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects.

We are seeking a Pharmacist for our facility, Tokai Estate in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

The successful incumbent will play a key part in providing top-notch pharmaceutical services to our patients and residents.

The Pharmacists are an essential part of our multidisciplinary team. If you would like to make a difference and work in a very busy, sub-acute environment, then apply now

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Dispensing of any medicine on authorised prescriptions (in-patients and out-patients)
• Evaluation of a patient's medicine-related needs, ensuring safe medication distribution and provide advice to any person with regard to the use of medicine
• Preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance or the supervision thereof
• Managing and overseeing of regular stock takes and ensuring that stock areas are well organised
• Prescription monitoring to ensure that prescribing and administration of medicines are monitored regularly and to ensure compliance is adhered to
• Ensure billing of any items issued is completed and up to date (including in-patient and out-patient accounts)
• Ensuring medical aid authorization of chronic medication for out-patients has been received
• Report on medication discrepancies/ errors, and adverse drug reactions
• Ensure that the Good Pharmacy Practice guidelines and pharmacy procedures are adhered to.
• Provide regular feedback to management with regard to any new developments or concerns within the pharmacy
• Train and provide support to pharmacist staff as well as nursing staff when required
• Attend regular MDT meetings

Requirements Qualifications - BPharm and SAPC registered with relevant experience.

Experience and Knowledge -

• Proven experience as a Pharmacist
• Medication Management experience
• Propharm and Clinic experience would be advantageous
• Hospital experience will be advantageous.
• Able to carry out all dispensing activities as per SAPC.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, dosages and pharmaceutical sciences
• Regulatory compliance
• Good understanding of the private healthcare industry and its challenges
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ethical integrity
• Understand great patient care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication.
• Computer proficiency
• Professional and focused
• Well presented and professional.
• Business Acumen

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references

Working Hours - You will be required to work 09H00 - 18H00 and alternating weekends

Faircape offers above-market salary , dependent on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes.

To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website -Tokai Estate Healthcare Website

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Vaccine Supply Chain Management:
·    Support vaccine logistics and distribution processes to enable COVID-19 vaccines to be integrated into the routine immunization services of the province
·    Coordinate communication regarding vaccine management within the province for both public and private sector.

• Facilitate and support provincial vaccine distribution and improve procedures for downstream vaccine demand planning and re-distribution activities
• Conduct ongoing situational analysis to identify gaps within the supply chain system
• Establish and maintain a process for the flow of information regarding vaccine usage, wastage, quantities and distribution so that the management of vaccines becomes more efficient and cost-effective
• Provide supervisory support within the province to ensure efficient logistics planning, distribution, storage and handling.
• Strengthen and improve SVS reporting compliance and accuracy of reporting
• Implement interventions to minimise vaccine wastage, including use of vaccine utilisation reviews

·    Implement integrated wastage monitoring tools
·    Optimise the policies and management of vaccines and injection safety including ensuring the availability of correct ancillary supplies


Cold Chain Management and Monitoring:

li >Coordinate cold chain support activities of partners including training on new equipment and maintenance support
• Support and facilitate training interventions in cold chain management, including in the private sector
• Develop and implement processes and tools to monitor/audit cold chain equipment, performance and capacity

·    Continuously monitor available cold chain capacity, identify gaps and design interventions in line with national guidelines
·    Facilitate provincial vaccine distribution to ensure cold chain management at all stages
 

• B.Pharm
• Registration as a Pharmacist with South African Pharmacy Council
• Record of continuous development in pharmacy related topics  
• Previous work experience in the Public sector

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Faircape Group owns and operates six premier retirement villages across the Western Cape. Among these, Tokai Estate and Heritage Manor host our growing Sub-Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centres , where we provide restorative care to patients recovering from Medical, Neurological, Orthopaedic, Surgical, and Respite conditions.

In addition to sub-acute services, we also support our long-term care facilities by providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services, including the dispensing of blister packs to residents across our retirement villages.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between hospital and home, supporting recovery in a structured, therapeutic environment. We work within a high-functioning multidisciplinary team (MDT) of doctors, nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals committed to excellent patient outcomes.

We are seeking a Responsible Pharmacist to join our team in Tokai Estate within the Southern Suburbs. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing our pharmacy services, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care across both sub-acute and long-term care environments.

What We Offer

• Collaborative Environment – Work with an MDT of doctors, nurses, and therapists.
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses – Recognition for strong leadership and impact.
• Long Service Leave – Rewarding commitment and loyalty.
• Discounted ISP Packages – Affordable internet connectivity.
  
  

• Dispensing of any medicine on authorised prescriptions (in-patients and out-patients)
• Evaluation of a patient's medicine-related needs, ensuring safe medication distribution and provide advice to any person with regard to the use of medicine
• Preparation or packaging of any medicine or scheduled substance or the supervision thereof
• Prescription monitoring to ensure that prescribing and administration of medicines are monitored regularly and to ensure compliance is adhered to
• Ensure billing of any items issued is completed and up to date (including in-patient and out-patient accounts)
• Ensuring medical aid authorization of chronic medication for out-patients has been received
• Report on medication discrepancies/ errors, and adverse drug reactions
• Ensure that the Good Pharmacy Practice guidelines and pharmacy procedures are adhered to.
• Assessing and updating current policies and procedures
• Provide regular feedback to management with regard to any new developments or concerns within the pharmacy
• Train and provide support to pharmacist staff
• Ensuring continuous professional development by means of the pharmacy quality
• Attend regular MDT meetings
  
  

• Proven experience as a Responsible Pharmacist
• Medication Management experience
• Propharm and Clinic Manager experience would be advantageous
• Hospital experience will be advantageous.
• Able to carry out all dispensing activities as per SAPC.
  
  

• Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, dosages and pharmaceutical sciences
• Regulatory compliance
• Good understanding of the private healthcare industry and its challenges
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ethical integrity
• Understand great patient care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication.
• Computer proficiency
• Professional and focused
• Well presented and professional.
• Business Acumen
  
  

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Two Written references
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Health Care Provider

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QS coordination and support

• Ensure manufacturing processes, duties, and activities are designed according to GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Perform process evaluation, report process and system deficiencies, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Define and manage critical data related to quality.
• Ensure adherence to product master data standards, including Master Batch Record (MBR) creation and validation.
• Create new item IDs on the ERP system.
• Create and maintain detailed, compliant manufacturing instructions and descriptions in the system.
• Verify that MBRs contain all relevant pharmaceutical data, such as input material lists, SOPs, work instructions, and process data (e.g., IPCs, CPPs, CQAs).
• Ensure MBRs comply with GMP standards.

Ensure proper MBR change controls in line with process compliance procedures and document standards.

• Align engineering and QA policies; configure systems for cleaning, hold times, maintenance, calibration, and Tares.
• Implement quality manuals and policies.
• Develop, initiate, and author SOPs and process documents; process and store records; review output documents.
• Review protocols for product launches; conduct audits and reporting.
• Perform root cause analysis and risk assessments; report findings.
• Participate in QMS monthly and annual reviews.
• Conduct and report on statutory external (regulatory) audits.
• Provide technical and operational input during the drafting of quality plans and procedures specific to the unit.
• Manage MES-related assets and resources to meet work objectives.
• Stay informed on industry developments, trends, legislation, and regulations.
• Provide information for reports as required by superiors.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist in providing a comprehensive professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-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 : Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION : N / A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential minimum experience : 2-3years experience

Desired experience : 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy

Clinical pharmacy, including antimicrobial stewardship

Stock management and distribution

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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

Job Purpose:

• To assist and maintain aspects of the Quality Management System, adhering to SA GMP requirements and those of the Office of Global Quality.
• To assist with Pharmaceutical Quality System elements (Quality Complaints Investigations, PQR’s, Quality Risk Management)
• To review and authorize Non-conformance Reports, Change Controls and complete Master Batch Documentation Review.

Main Duties and Responsibilities are:

• Ensure that the QA Database is accurately maintained.
• Generate and review Standard Operating Procedures.
• To provide support to the business by timeous review of products for release.
• Product Release and Supply: to ensure timeous QA release of stock from warehouse; to assess laboratory requirements for new product analysis; to assist in reviewing the monthly Schedule of Open Orders to set-up laboratories in advance of delivery of product; to compile the Monthly Metrics report on all Quality processes.
• Support in the management and execution of PQRs from all External Supply Organisations (ESO) and to perform local PQR reviews.
• Third Party Manufacturers/Packers/FPRC: to assist with the review BMR/BPR/Stability & Validation Protocols & Reports and QC documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with the registered dossier and to ensure accurate manufacture of products.
• To review and approve Third Party Change Controls and obtain all documentation required to compile an amendment to submit to SAHPRA; to prepare documentation required for Shelf Life extension variations.
• Site Transfer Process: to assist the Team Leader for all Technical & Analytical method site transfers.

Perform actions required by the Quality Management System to include:

• Drawing up SOP’s
• Retention sample control
• Master Product documentation
• Approved Batch documentation
• Annual Product Review
• Deviation/ Non-conformance Reports Control
• Change Controls
• SA GMP training

• Quality Complaints – to log and assist in required actions according to SOP and to train on and use Trackwise Quality Complaints system.
• To compile tables of comparison between existing and future sources of API and FDP.
• To prepare documentation required for Batch Specific Requests for SAHPRA submission.
• Reports to SAHPRA as well as the SAHPRA annual reconciliation.
• To provide timeous support to the Sales Team.
• Manage allocated projects as and when required.
• Training – to provide training to colleagues.
• Compiling, implementing, and managing QA requirements and SOPs.
• Comply with all legislative requirements as set out in the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 as well as legislative requirements for all products imported and distributed by the company.
• Supervise distribution of all scheduled substances in the company’s portfolio.
• Communicate directly with suppliers on all quality related issues / manage quality audits of suppliers.
• Compile release documentation and release of all products.
• Any other duties assigned by Senior Management.
• The completion of all assigned Company training within the specified timelines.
• Forwarding of all received Product Quality Complaints, Adverse Events and Medical Enquiries to the relevant person in Quality Assurance/ Pharmacovigilance/ Medical Affairs.

Qualifying Requirements are:

• B Pharm degree (registered with SA Pharmacy Council).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing and/or quality environment within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Quality assurance and regulatory affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry, experience in dealing with Pharmacy Council and SAHPRA.
• Embodies Values & Behaviours in all internal and external interactions.
• QA experience in a Pharmaceutical / Manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate.
• Good inter-personal skills to liaise with other departments, customers, TP contractors and Global.
• Sound knowledge of SA GMP requirements and best practices.
• Understand the requirements of the relevant Acts and regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry.
• Decisiveness, superior attention to detail and commitment to timeous actions with respect to the Supply Chain.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on
Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

The Pharmacist will be responsible for leading, managing, coordinating, monitoring, and driving improvement in the clinical pharmacy services within the hospital. Ensure customer-focused professional clinical pharmacy services.

The Pharmacist will be responsible for:

1. Leading and managing clinical pharmacy services.
2. Coordinating and monitoring pharmacy activities.
3. Driving improvements in service delivery.
4. Ensuring customer-focused professional clinical pharmacy services.

1. BPharm or Dip Pharm.
2. MCs (Med).
3. MPharm (Clinical Pharmacy).
4. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
5. Application of Clinical Pharmacy Masters in the Hospital Environment.
6. Ability to render effective clinical pharmacy services.

Please attach an up-to-date CV with copies of all qualifications, certifications, and registration. The full job spec will be forwarded.

The Responsible Pharmacist is to ensure that all pharmaceutical and related activities undertaken and/or under consideration are according to licenses and legislation as well as any corporate guidelines. The suitable candidate will take full responsibility for all pharmaceutical actions taking place in the Sterile Manufacturing unit and are compliant according to national / international cGMP Guidelines, and will be based in Midrand, Gauteng.

Regulatory and Licence Compliance

• To liaise with the SAPC in terms of statutory compliance and to ensure Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Pharmacy Practice in the Sterile Manufacturing Unit.
• To undertake the overall administration of the pharmacy business, as described in Section 25(1) of the Pharmacy Act of 1974.
• Responsible to SAHPRA for compliance with the requirements of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act 101 of 1965).
• To liaise with SAHPRA in terms of regulatory compliance, registration of medicine and final product, pharmacovigilance, and complaints.
• Ensure GMP and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliance from suppliers and contracted laboratories.
• Ensure that persons being employed at the company and who provide services forming part of the scope of pharmacy practice of a pharmacist are appropriately registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Notify the Pharmacy Council immediately upon receiving knowledge that his/her services as responsible pharmacist have been or will be terminated.
• Take corrective measures in respect of deficiencies with regard to inspection reports of the Pharmacy Council or in terms of the Medicines Act.
• Ensure that a letter of authorisation to communicate with Council, signed by the GM/CEO, be submitted to SAHPRA.
• Control the manufacturing or distribution of medicines, scheduled substances or medical devices in terms of the provisions of the Medicines Act, 1965.
• Be part of the decision-making process affecting the pharmacy business.
• Does not introduce or carry out any instruction or order of management with regards to the pharmacy business of the pharmacy owner which could amount to a contravention of legislation applicable to such pharmacy business.
• Ensure that the directors of the company comply with all the conditions of ownership of such a pharmacy business.
• Ensure that no person is appointed to perform any act falling outside the scope of practice of the category in which such person is registered or which he/she is not authorised to perform in terms of the Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act 53 of 1974).
• Report in writing any non-compliance with the Pharmacy Act to the management of such pharmacy business and furnish Pharmacy Council with a copy thereof.
• Ensure continuous registration of the pharmacy with the statutory bodies.
• To facilitate programmes of Continuing Professional Development for all pharmacists.
• To ensure regulatory compliance with respect to procurement, storage, distribution and correct disposal of all medicinal and medical products.
• To co-ordinate training (if applicable) of Pharmacist Assistant with an accredited Service Provider for all admixing and supportive staff.
• To assess and approve all customers for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• To purchase and maintain the latest up to date Reference Books as stipulated by SAPC.
• Ensures that all activities undertaken or proposed to be undertaken are in compliance with legislated requirements and in compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Implement corrective action from SAHPRA and/or Pharmacy Council inspections and or corporate audits.

Quality Compliance

• To review Quarterly Risk Reports.
• To oversee the implementation of a Quality Management System.
• To oversee the SOP process and approve all written procedures pertaining to the scope of practise of a pharmacist as set out in Act 53 of 1974.
• To oversee that processes needed for the Quality Management System are established, implemented and maintained.
• To oversee annual Management Reviews.
• To manage all product complaints by ensuring that they are reported on in-house database on time and to follow up regularly with respect to responses to such complaints.
• To oversee the preparation of Product Quality Reviews (PQR) of all final products.
• To ensure that Quality agreements are in place with all suppliers of product and critical services.
• To oversee inspections of all suppliers of product and services which have an impact on Quality.
• To oversee the assessment of all distributors and transporters for compliance as per SLA with the service provider.
• To promote the awareness of customer requirements throughout the company.
• To establish a culture of continuous training within the company and to ensure proper documentation of such training.
• To ensure that Technical Agreements are in place with all suppliers and distribution companies.

Sterile Product and Facility Compliance

• To manage and ensure smooth functioning of the Aseptic Services Unit, ensuring compliance to cGMP and specific requirements of SAHPRA as stated in the License to Manufacture.
• Ensure correct use and maintenance of all ASU equipment.
• Conduct periodic research on products being mixed in the ASU with respect to validation of Processes, Stability and other components.
• Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety requirements.

Staff Management and Training

• Ensure co-operation between quality and production staff.
• Ensure personnel have the correct education, training and experience to perform the assigned function.
• Assess staff competency as well as co-ordinate and facilitate training of staff.
• Implement disciplinary action where required.
• Oversee training of cGMP and other compliance training for all new and existing staff as required.
• Ensure a robust training system is in place that ensures compliance with cGMP.

Budgets

• Manage Capex, expense and CASH-flow budgets.
• Endeavour to achieve annual budgets and production target.

General

• To represent the company at various Professional Associations e.g. ISPE, PDA, PSSA, SAAPRA, SAAHIP, SAAPI.

Stock Control

• Oversee the stock control process.
• Ensure monthly cycle counts are performed.
• Ensure annual stock take is performed in line with Head Office requirements.
• Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.

Production

• Will be responsible for the final release of all products produced inside the ASU.
• Implementing of best practices, designed to develop and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Oversee all the production processes inside the ASU.
• Assist in conducting audit activities to ensure compliance with all licence conditions and GMP rules and regulations.

• B.Pharm Degree
• Management training

Desired Work Experience

• At least five years’ experience in Pharmaceutical industry.
• Two to three years management level experience with experience in leading and managing a Quality team and/or Production team, with proven track record.
• Management of Projects within the pharmaceutical industry advantage.