Pharmacy Manager

Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a strategy for the pharmacy department in line with Busamed Pharmacy Division’s strategic themes and that of the Hospital.

The incumbent will further manage all related pharmacy services and activities according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the Busamed Group.This will include (not limited to) the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and other stakeholders. The Pharmacy Manager will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory, and cost-effective manner. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage the pharmacy financials as well as understanding the financial fundamentals of the healthcare business
  
• Manage all aspects of the retail pharmacy business including optimizing prescription and front shop sales
  
• Management of patient pharmaceutical care in the hospital comprising both hospital and retail pharmacy environments
  
• Ensure effective, clear, and direct communication with all stakeholders regarding pharmacy related maters (Doctors, Suppliers, Internal colleagues/departments, external peers)
  
• Ensure that the pharmaceutical standards, quality assurance and risk management is maintained within the hospital
  
• Leverage appropriate internal and external channels to ensure urgent filling of critical vacancies with a specific emphasis on Pharmacist positions
  
• Plan, co-ordinate, execute stock take, analysing results and presenting improvement plans
  
• Assume licensing for regulatory requirements compliance with all appropriate standards
  
• Co-ordinate staff activities to ensure smooth running of the pharmacy and achieve company goals
  
• Liaise with relevant management re-stock purchases
  
• Participate in call-out roaster and respond to call-out requests as per company procedures
  
• Ensure stock management are appropriately captured on the relevant software
  
• Facilitate quick receipt of consignment invoices
  
• Dispensing of all prescriptions for in and outpatients
  
• Supply and control of ward stocks 

• B Pharm. Degree or Dip Pharm
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council  

• Customer-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills and high working standards
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years’ experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of Medical Aids
• Senior or management Experience in a Private Hospital Pharmacy

• Advanced computer skill - must be accurate and pay attention to details
• SAP knowledge
• Financial analytical skills
• Must be able to apply critical judgement across variable situations and able to anticipate complications and provide solutions
• Sound knowledge of costs and cost containment including economic use of stock and accurate charging of all items