Assistant Pharmacy Manager

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. ROLE SUMMARY The Assistant Pharmacy Manager is responsible to assist the Pharmacy Manager with the overall management of the Pharmacy Department. The incumbent will assist with managing all related pharmacy services and activities according to the policies, procedures, philosophy and objectives of the Netcare Group. ROLE SUMMARY The Assistant Pharmacy Manager is responsible to assist the Pharmacy Manager with the overall management of the Pharmacy Department. The incumbent will assist with managing all related pharmacy services and activities according to the policies, procedures, philosophy and objectives of the Netcare Group. KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES CONSISTENCY OF CARE Financial Management • Assist the Pharmacy Manager with the management of the pharmacy financials as well as understanding the financial fundamentals of the healthcare business. • Assist the Pharmacy Manager with the effective management and audit compliance of the Netcare stock system policy and procedure. This relates to all retail, ethical, surgical and third party stock Administration management • Assist with management reports • Manage after hour roster for Pharmacists and Pharmacist Assistants • Assist with preparation of all aspects of stock take and cyclical stock takes • Manage ethical stock , retail stock and stock days • Assist with managing the process of stock take in pharmacy and capturing retail stock take data • Verifying all hospital stock take data Retail pharmacy management • Assist with the management of the Retail Pharmacy in the absence of a Retail Pharmacy Manager Pharmaceutical care • Ensure effective management of patient pharmaceutical care in the hospital comprising both hospital and retail pharmacy environments in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager • Ensure that the pharmaceutical standards, quality assurance and risk management is maintained within the hospital • Assist with the management of the pharmacy within the legal compliance of the South African Pharmacy Council and the Good Pharmacy Practice in South Africa • Act as custodians for management of Schedule 5&6 drugs as per legal requirements and related administrative and house-keeping tasks • Assist with the management, advise and influence the delivery of cost effective quality pharmaceutical care TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY Transformation targets • Ensure achievement of transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee Teamwork • Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals. Personal and professional development • Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge • Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures • Attend Pharmacy Managers orientation and induction at Operation Centre and Regional Office • Attend pharmacy leadership development course as provided • Attend other management courses as is routinely provided at hospital level People management • Assign decision making, authority, tasks and responsibility to appropriate persons in order to maximize organisation and employee effectiveness. • Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to hone pharmacy talent • Facilitate effective change and conflict management • Ensure professional conduct and appearance of staff • Provide in-service training for Pharmacists and Pharmacist Assistants • Promote staff wellbeing Build and maintain stakeholder relationships • Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial. • Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions. • Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal • Maintain customer intimacy through building relationships with doctors, nursing staff, suppliers and building patient loyalty • Build strategic inter-departmental relationships to help achieve business goals at Exco and departmental level within the hospitals • Foster an effective working relationship with service providers SKILLS PROFILE EDUCATION Essential • A relevant Pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm). • Registration with the South African Pharmacy CouncilPreferred • A relevant management qualification WORK EXPERIENCE Essential • Advanced level of Computer literacy.Preferred • Previous experience in the management of a Private Hospital Pharmacy would be advantageous KNOWLEDGE Essential • Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data • Sound knowledge of Private Hospital Pharmacy business operations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS WORKING CONDITIONS • Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations, including calls. • Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means. • Travel to support the functions of the role may be required. NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS Netcare Values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence. At Netcare, our core value is care . We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do. We care about the truth in all our actions. We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families. The Netcare Way Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold: Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect. Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity. Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation. Diversity - I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care. We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational