Junior Pharmacist - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

JUNIOR PHARMACIST

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8

In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above-mentioned vacancy

The University of Pretorias commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Faculty of Veterinary Science, as the only faculty of its kind in South Africa, has a unique responsibility in training all veterinarians and veterinary nurses. The Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) is instrumental in providing teaching and research support by rendering clinical veterinary services. OVAH is a very busy small and large animal hospital with + 70 staff members. The clinicians and specialists render a 24-hour service in the OVAH, surrounding community and satellite clinics. A pharmacy within the OVAH provides all the clinics with the required pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical supplies.

The Faculty of Veterinary Science invites applications from persons complying with the relevant requirements for the position of a pharmacist who will assist the pharmacy manager with the management and administration of the ordering, receiving, storage, issue, sales, returns and disposal of all pharmacy stock (both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical) in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, UP policies and Faculty SOPs. The pharmacist will also oversee support staff employed at the OVAH pharmacy and report to the Pharmacy Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be responsible for, but no limited to the following:

• Aspects of general management of the OVAH pharmacy, including dynamically updating standard operating procedures for the pharmacy, assisting with quality assurance programmes and implementing new innovations in pharmacy practice;
• Investigating and resolving errors and client complaints;
• Direct supervision of pharmacy technicians and administrative staff;
• Strict inventory control and enforcing all policies relevant to ordering, storing and dispensing of stock, and assisting with regular stock counts and annual stocktaking;
• Administration related to specified schedule 5 and 6 drugs with strict adherence to legal requirements;
• Pharmacy duties, both during and after-hours, including dispensing of medicine, consulting with clinicians, students and clients, over-the-counter sales and cash management; and
• Assisting with the training of veterinary and veterinary nursing students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BPharm or equivalent;
• Registration as pharmacist with the SA Pharmacy Council;
• A minimum of two years experience working in a hospital or retail pharmacy.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and co-ordination of people and resources;
• Well-developed planning, organisational and supervisory skills;
• Learning facilitation and/or instruction skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Excellent communication and language skills in English, both written and verbal; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES

• Working with and knowledge of veterinary drugs;
• Work in an academic environment; and
• Proficiency in Sepedi, Setswana or Zulu.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in the relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and registration with SAPC; and
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 13 April 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 15 June 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.