Pharmacist Role at Mediclinic in Polokwane | Apply Now!

📍 Location: Mediclinic Limpopo, Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
🏢 Company: Mediclinic Southern Africa
🕒 Job Type: Permanent, On-site
📌 Category: Pharmacist / Healthcare
🆔 Job ID: MC-65762

🌍 About Mediclinic

Mediclinic Southern Africa is a leading private healthcare provider, delivering high-quality patient care across hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare facilities. The organisation values patient safety, professional development, and operational excellence, offering a supportive and innovative environment for healthcare professionals.

🚀 Role Overview

As a Pharmacist at Mediclinic Limpopo, you will ensure the provision of safe, efficient, and professional pharmaceutical services for the hospital and its patients. This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, and operational management to optimize patient care and pharmacy operations.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pharmacy team, providing supervision, training, and mentorship.

• Manage pharmaceutical stock, including own, loan, and consignment inventory, ensuring accuracy and timely replenishment.

• Identify and mitigate departmental risks while maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Manage and control departmental budgets and finances.

• Deliver safe and efficient pharmaceutical services, including outpatient pharmacy operations.

• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.

• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and antimicrobial stewardship programs.

• Support the professional development of junior pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy assistants.

🎓 Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• B Pharm or BSc Pharm degree.

• Registered with the HPCSA.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a community or hospital pharmacy.

• Desirable: 3–5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in an institutional/hospital pharmacy.

• Experience in budget management, staff development, and operational planning is advantageous.

🧠 Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of pharmacy and healthcare industry practices.

• Experience with risk management processes and clinical pharmacy services.

• Understanding of pharmacy legislation (Pharmacy Act, Good Pharmacy Practice, Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965).

• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacy stock management, and ethical/surgical products.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pharmacy management systems.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

💡 CV Tips for Pharmacist Roles

• Highlight your B Pharm/BSc Pharm qualification and HPCSA registration.

• Emphasize experience in hospital or community pharmacy, including leadership or supervisory roles.

• Showcase expertise in clinical pharmacy, antimicrobial stewardship, and pharmacy operations.

• Provide examples of budget management, risk mitigation, and compliance with pharmacy legislation.

• Include contributions to quality improvement projects, audits, or clinical initiatives.

• Demonstrate strong teamwork, mentorship, and communication skills.