Pharmacy Manager

Take the lead in shaping pharmacy services within a busy private hospital in Witbank. This management opportunity is suited to an experienced manager who enjoys balancing clinical excellence, operational performance, and team leadership while ensuring safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement pharmacy best operating practices relating to medication safety management.
• Ensure compliance with SAPC, Department of Health, and all legal and professional standards.
• Drive performance within the Antimicrobial Stewardship and Clinical Pharmacy programmes.
• Promote compliance with the hospital's quality management system.
• Achieve customer service excellence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage pharmacy financial performance and achieve budgeted targets.
• Control pharmaceutical cost of sales in line with revenue and budget requirements.
• Implement pharmaceutical product conversions and identify cost-efficiency opportunities.
• Drive initiatives that enhance cost-effective patient care while maintaining optimal clinical outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with doctors and the multidisciplinary hospital team.
• Lead growth, sustainability, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective stock management and inventory control.
• Provide visible leadership aligned with organisational values and strategic objectives.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain pharmacy staff while managing team performance.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Pharm, Dip.Pharm, or B.Sc Pharmacy qualification.
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Proven leadership and people management experience is essential.
• Relevant experience within a private hospital pharmacy environment.
• Sound understanding of pharmaceutical legislation, hospital operating structures, and multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
• Strong financial acumen and stock management experience.
• Knowledge of medication safety, antimicrobial stewardship, and clinical pharmacy principles.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

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