Advertiser: Western Cape Provincial Government / Department of Health
POST 29 / 74
(Chief Directorate: Metro District Health Services)
SALARY: R 596 118 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs)
CENTRE: Retreat Community Health Centre
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualifications: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with a professional council: Proof of current registration (2014) with the SAPC as Pharmacist. Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B / EB) driver’s licence. Register as Responsible Pharmacist with the SAPC. Willingness to be registered as a tutor with the SAPC. Competencies (knowledge / skills): Extensive knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP). Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical acts and laws. Supervision, management and leadership skills. Communication and conflict handling skills. Experience or knowledge of Medsas and JAC or equivalent electronic dispensing in stock management system. Computer literacy. Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Proof of Continuous Professional Development. Appropriate ability to tutor Pharmacist’s Assistants and / or Intern Pharmacists.
DUTIES: Key result areas / outputs: Governance and Leadership: Overall responsibility for pharmaceutical service delivery at Retreat CHC in line with statutory requirements and Western Cape Government policy. Promote rational medicine use. Represent the Pharmacy at management level. Good Pharmacy Practise compliance. Ensure improved access to a quality service. Manage and supervise the selection, procurement, distribution and use of all pharmaceutical stock to ensure constant supply and budgetary control. Human Resources Management and Development in the Pharmacy which includes tutoring of Pharmacist’s Assistants. Obtain quality Information by collecting, collating and submitting prescribed pharmaceutical data within the required timeframe.
ENQUIRIES: Mr HA Lemmetjies, tel. no. (021) 713-9746
APPLICATIONS: The Director: Metro District Health Services, Southern / Western sub-structure, DP Marais Nurses Home, Corner of white and main road, Retreat, 7945.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr A Kassen
CLOSING DATE: 8 August 2014
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
NOTE: It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
Interview Hints and Tips
Arrive on time for the interview. Plan your trip and leave early if you have to or if you are unfamiliar with the area. Give yourself enough time to find the building as well as parking. You also need keep your diary open after the interview. Your interview might be running longer than anticipated.
Remember to take a few extra copies of your CV with you. One copy is for you should you have to refresh your memory. The other copies are for the interviewer and anyone else sitting in on the interview. You only need to produce these if there is a need for them.
Be careful not to over- or under-dress for an interview. The golden rule is to look professional and smart even if everyone else at the company is wearing jeans. Speak to your employment agency for guidance with specific acompanies.
Women:
- More conservative outfit and coordinate all the colours
- Moderate shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too muck make-up and perfume
- Nails must be neat and clean
Men:
- Conservative suit with a white long sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie (no cartoon characters)
- Dark socks, professional shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too much aftershave
- Nails must be neat and clean
The interviewer will be judging the effect of your appearance on customers as well as staff. Your "look" must project the fact that you are the perfect '"fit" for that specific position and company.
Get rid of chewing gum and check your overall appearance before walking into the organisation's premises.
Switch your cellphone off once the interviewer knows that you have arrived for the interview - never, ever take a call during an interview. If there is a medical emergency in your family and your phone needs to be on then inform the interviewer and ask for permission to leave your phone on. In most cases the person will agree to it.
Remember to take a file with pen paper with you to the interview. This will assist you in making notes and to write down questions you might want to ask later.
The interview starts when the first question is asked. Right? Wrong. The interview starts the minute you arrive at the company and you will be under scrutiny by everyone who knows that interviews are being held. Be friendly with cleaning staff, secretaries and everyone else you encounter on your way to the interview. This will make you feel more positive as well as leave positive people in your wake. The last thing you need is for a staff member to mention how rude you were before the interview. Or for the secretaries to tell the manager that you had an attitude with them and you thought you were important!
Studies have shown that most interviewers make up their mind within the first few minutes. You therefore need to greet your interviewer by making comfortable eye contact, shaking hands firmly and introducing yourself in a confident manner.
Make a connection and build a relationship with the interviewer. Remember that they are already happy with your CV and now wants to check you out. Your attitude will be more important than most of your answers.
Only sit down when offered a chair.
If you are offered any coffee or tea you have three choices: Coffee, tea or nothing. Do not go and ask for something not offered - the organisation might not have it on the premises and the interviewer could feel embarrassed.
Keep an eye on your body language and avoid fidgeting, biting your nails, playing with your car keys, etc.