Clinical Practice Pharmacist
- Function
- Pharmacy
- Facility
- Life The Glynnwood Hospital
- Position
- Clinical Practice Pharmacist
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Clinical Practice Pharmacist based at Life The Glynnwood Hospital, reporting to Andrea Ferreira, Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a patient-focused clinical pharmacy service within the hospital as an integral part of the healthcare team, ensuring that objectives and standards are met to promote safety, efficacy and sustainability in medication use in the hospital.
- Critical Outputs
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- Provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service by 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 LHC 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 the delivery of key performance indicators in clinical pharmacy to improve patient safety, improve patient outcomes and enhance overall clinical pharmacy service.
- Utilise surveillance system optimally to support effective prioritisation 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 - 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.
- Comply with all legal, professional and procedural requirements pertaining to the dispensing of prescriptions.
- Participate in the implementation of and compliance with LHC Quality Management Systems;
- Participation in industry conferences, relevant societies and external stakeholder meetings.
- Drive the appropriate utilisation of cost-effective medication and formulary medication in the hospital.
- Requirements
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- B Pharm and relevant post-graduate certificate/degree in ward pharmacy/clinical skills, studying towards a certificate/master’s degree in clinical pharmacy, or committed to completing a post-graduate certificate in clinical pharmacy within the next 12 months.
- A minimum of two (2) years of proven work experience in a clinical pharmacy setting.
- Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist.
- Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges.
- Computer proficiency (MS Office).
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Attention to detail
- Motivating and developing people
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Innovative thinking
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Action orientation
- andrea.ferreira@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.