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Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
This role is for our retail pharmacy in our hospital

To ensure 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 / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

DESIRED EDUCATION: None
Required Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years experience in a hospital pharmacy Stock management and distribution

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Financial management
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Medical aid benefits regulations and formularies
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical stock control practices and principles

Important Notice

Mediclinic wants to alert candidates that third parties are from time to time fraudulently advertising vacancies at Mediclinic and / or offering employment contracts with subsequent payment instructions to accounts linked to the fraudulent activity. Please note that Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer made. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website and candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm the validity of vacancies.

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Mediclinic Kimberley | Kimberley | South Africa
Closing date: 18/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Portia Mabunda

Reference number: 63343

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
This role is for our retail pharmacy in our hospital

To ensure 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 / B Sc Pharm / Dip Pharm

DESIRED EDUCATION: None
Required Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years experience in a hospital pharmacy Stock management and distribution

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Financial management
• Ethical and surgical product knowledge
• Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965)
• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship
• Medical aid benefits regulations and formularies
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ethical stock control practices and principles

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
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We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to lead, manage, coordinate, and monitor clinical pharmacy services while driving pharmaceutical improvement within the hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting daily ward rounds, reviewing patient medication profiles across the hospital division, and contributing to improved patient outcomes.

• Conduct daily ward rounds, perform comprehensive patient medication reviews, monitor responses, and make interventions to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.

• Ensure medication safety and resolve medication-related challenges in a timely manner.

• Elevate antimicrobial stewardship, including monitoring microorganisms and analysing stewardship data to identify inappropriate antimicrobial use.

• Drive interventions to optimise drug utilisation and pharmaceutical care.

• Collaborate professionally with doctors, microbiologists, nurses, infection prevention control teams, and other stakeholders.

• Provide evidence-based drug information, medication therapy management advice, and formulary management recommendations.

• Actively participate in interdisciplinary discussions on patient care and medication management.

• Maintain detailed patient records, documenting interventions, recommendations, and outcomes.

• Develop and implement drug administration protocols to proactively manage risk.

• Report on medication adverse events and interventions.

• Mentor and support pharmacists to build skills, capacity, and professional competence.

• Prepare and present reports to the Clinical Risk Committee.

• Engage in continuous education, training, and operational research initiatives to enhance clinical knowledge and practice.

• B. Pharm Degree and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.

• Active registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ post-internship pharmacist experience, including at least two (2) years in Clinical Pharmacy with exposure to Antibiotic Stewardship, Pharmacovigilance, and Rational Medicine Use.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience with the Blue Bird programme and SAP will be advantageous.

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.

• Provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service evaluating all aspects of patient care to drive evidence-based pharmacotherapy, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and outcomes.
• Implement all components of the company's antimicrobial stewardship program.
• Compile and update antibiograms, and monitor microorganisms cultured at unit level. Discuss trends with local microbiologists and build effective working relationships.
• Drive improvements in hospital program metrics.
• Drive the delivery of key performance indicators in clinical pharmacy processes and practice to improve patient safety and outcomes.
• Drive improvements in clinical pharmacy metrics and enhance clinical pharmacy service delivery.
• Utilise surveillance system optimally to support effective prioritization and work practices in wards.
• Preparation for and active participation in internal stakeholder meetings including presentation of progress and gaps.
• Provide appropriate clinical pharmacy support for cost of care initiatives and projects and drive appropriate implementation.
• Enhance cooperative and influential working relationships with doctors and other functional stakeholders.
• Provide drug information and evidence-based guidance and training for other healthcare professionals.
• Elevate the performance on medication safety management and medication error interventions at ward level.
• Implement customer satisfaction and quality initiatives as identified.

• B.Pharm and post-graduate Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy acknowledged by the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Keen interest in following a clinical pharmacy career path.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience in the critical outputs in a hospital environment.
• Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist.
• Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges.
• Computer proficiency (MS office).
• Private hospital experience will be advantageous.

Market Related

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to lead, manage, coordinate, and monitor clinical pharmacy services while driving pharmaceutical improvement within the hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting daily ward rounds, reviewing patient medication profiles across the hospital division, and contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily ward rounds, perform comprehensive patient medication reviews, monitor responses, and make interventions to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.

• Ensure medication safety and resolve medication-related challenges in a timely manner.

• Elevate antimicrobial stewardship, including monitoring microorganisms and analysing stewardship data to identify inappropriate antimicrobial use.

• Drive interventions to optimise drug utilisation and pharmaceutical care.

• Collaborate professionally with doctors, microbiologists, nurses, infection prevention control teams, and other stakeholders.

• Provide evidence-based drug information, medication therapy management advice, and formulary management recommendations.

• Actively participate in interdisciplinary discussions on patient care and medication management.

• Maintain detailed patient records, documenting interventions, recommendations, and outcomes.

• Develop and implement drug administration protocols to proactively manage risk.

• Report on medication adverse events and interventions.

• Mentor and support pharmacists to build skills, capacity, and professional competence.

• Prepare and present reports to the Clinical Risk Committee.

• Engage in continuous education, training, and operational research initiatives to enhance clinical knowledge and practice.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• B. Pharm Degree and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.

• Active registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ post-internship pharmacist experience, including at least two (2) years in Clinical Pharmacy with exposure to Antibiotic Stewardship, Pharmacovigilance, and Rational Medicine Use.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience with the Blue Bird programme and SAP will be advantageous.

Lead assigned patient service lines and therapeutic programmes:

In collaboration with Group Clinical Pharmacist, ensure the adoption of medication utilisation frameworks, standards and system at hospitals

Facilitates pharmaceutical care services, direct patent care programme, medication utilisation systems and care areas to assure medicine utilisation activities are aligned with patient care needs, best practice and regulatory standards

Monitor and review profiles / chart to identify, prevent or mitigate drug related problems, improper medicine use or dose selection, over-indications, medication without indication and treatment failures

Implement stewardship activities and surveillance programmes

Track and evaluate assigned pharmacy programmes at the facility for quality and routinely benchmark against local and international best practice

Ensure clinical pharmacy is an integral part of health-care delivery system by actively collaborating with healthcare providers within the facility

Work within established parameters, protocols and frameworks for medicine use and control

Identify high risk patients and implement interventions to improve quality and safety

Make appropriate evidence based, patient-centred medicine recommendation

Provide pharmaceutical services throughout the hospital facility:

Ensure all transactions are recorded and reported on the approved platforms and systems

Provides accurate, safe and timely medicine therapy based on individual patient need

Follow the established escalation processes pertaining to clinical pharmacy

Ensure recommendations considers cost beneficial initiatives adopted in the group

B. Pharm and / MSc (Med) Pharm or M. Pharm (Clinical Pharmacy)

5 – 7 years' experience in a clinical pharmacy environment

Hospital experience is non-negotiable

Relevant operational experience and application of clinical pharmacy masters in a hospital setting (non-negotiable)

Between 5 - 7 Years