Pharmacist Assistant (Reference NDOH 33/2013)

Advertiser: National Department of Health

Location: Pretoria

Chief Directorate: Health Financing and Pricing. Directorate: Pharmaceutical Economic Evaluations
Salary: Pharmacist Assistant (BASIC)
GRADE 2: R110 556 – 126 405 per annum (plus competitive benefits).
Registration with SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Basic).
Number of posts: Two (2)

GRADE 1: R138 213 – 155 694 per annum (plus competitive benefits.
Registration with SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)

GRADE 2: R160 404 – 170 250 per annum (plus competitive benefits).
Registration as for Grade 1 plus a minimum of five (5) years appropriate
experience after Registration with the SAPC.

GRADE 3: R173 823 – 198 756 per annum (plus competitive benefits).
Registration as for Grade 1 and 2 plus a minimum of thirteen (13) years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) with the SAPC. Salary grade will be determined in accordance with the above requirements as per the OSD determined. Originally certified certificates of service must be submitted with your application as well as proof of registration as a Pharmacist (where applicable).

Requirements:
- Qualification and experience required as indicated Above
- Knowledge in Mathematics, Science, Economics and/or Statistics will be an advantage
- Knowledge and application of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) and the Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act, 2002 (Act 59 of 2002)
- Knowledge and application of the regulations relating to the pricing of medicines (section 22G)
- Knowledge of both the private and public sector pharmaceutical market in South Africa
- Knowledge of funding of Health Service, procurement and selection of drugs
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work irregular hours
- Good computer (MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Excel), communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
- A valid driver’s licence.

Duties:
- Assist with the maintenance of a database of medicine prices in South Africa
- Compare South Africa medical prices with international prices and make the required follow-ups with the stakeholders concerned
- Assist with the administrative processes for Pharmaco economic submissions
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders (manufacturers, distributers, retail pharmacists, dispensing doctors and consumers)
- Assist with the review of the logistic fee component of the SEP
- Conduct on-going research on medicine prices along the supply chain of medicines
- Write reports and the implementation of guidelines
- Analyse documents from stakeholders and write comments or reports
- Review and authorise submission for SEP updates/adjustments.

Enquiries: Mr M. D. Gaula at tel (012) 395 8891

The Department of Health is registered with the Department of Labour as a designated Employer and the filling of the following posts will be in line with the Employment Equity Act (including people with disabilities).

Applications:
The Director-General, Department of health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered applications may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Civitas Building, corner of Thabo Sehume (formerly known as Andries) and Struben streets, Pretoria.

For attention: Ms N Sombinge

Note:
Application should be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) and should be accompanied by a CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualification certificates, service certificates, including ID and driver’s licence. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will be not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign and equivalent qualifications (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.

Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect / no reference number(s) on their applications.

Reference number: NDOH 33/2013

Closing date: 20 May 2013