Pharmacist

St Joseph’s Care and Support Trust is a Non-profit Organisation and Public Benefit Organisation within a dedicated faithbased environment. It is a progressive NGO, situated in Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, and deals with HIV/Aids in its totality. Its primary functions are Health and Social Services, supported by capacity building and training. It is the intention of this organisation to promote representivity and achieve Affi rmative Action targets, as contemplated in
its employment equity plan. St. Joseph’s Care and Support Trust off ers a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative team. Suitably qualified candidates who have passion for working with patients are invited to apply for these posts.

Pharmacist

Requirements: ● An appropriate degree/National Diploma in Pharmacy, coupled with at least 3-5 years’ pharmaceutical experience in a hospice environment ● Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist ● A dynamic, self-motivated self-manager ● A valid driver’s licence ● Competency in Microsoft computer programs ● The ability to work under pressure.

Essential criteria: ● Comfortable to work in a faith-based organisation ● Good interpersonal relations ● Verbal and written communication skills ● Knowledge of the National ARV Framework and National Framework for delivery on HIV/AIDS services ● Knowledge of regulations that govern pharmacy dispensing.

Key performance areas: ● Provide the effi cient and professional dispensing of medication to patients who are aff ected by HIV/AIDS and TB ● Dispense prescription medication ● Prepare monthly statistics and submit these to the ARV and VCT Co-ordinator ● Take stock ● Place orders and receive stock ● Accurately record the dispensed medication ● Interact with the Doctor and the Professional Nurses regarding prescription enquiries ● Communicate with wholesalers.

Negotiable Cost-to-Company salary packages will be offered.

Enquiries regarding the abovementioned positions must be directed to Mr Louis
Ramakulukusha, tel. (013) 932-6612.

Interested candidates can forward their written applications, with comprehensive Curricula Vitae and contactable references, to the Human Resources Manager, St Joseph’s Care and Support Trust, PO Box 2016, Bronkhorstspruit 1020 or deliver by hand at the St Joseph’s Care and Support Trust, Sizanani Village,
Groblersdal Road, Bronkhorstspruit or fax to (013) 932 6651 or e-mail to administration@stjosephcare.org.za

Closing date for applications: 24 March 2010.

Note: Appointment will be made at the sole discretion of the St Joseph’s
Care and Support Trust Board. It will be expected of the successful
candidates to sign a performance contract. Correspondence will only
be conducted with short-listed applicants for interviews. Applicants who
have not been contacted by 30 April 2010, must consider their applications
unsuccessful.