HWSETA Basic Level Pharmacist Assistant Learner

Function : Pharmacy

Facility : Life St George’s Hospital

Position : HWSETA Basic Level Pharmacist Assistant LearnerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for an 18.2 HWSETA Basic Level Pharmacist Assistant Learner, based at Life St  George’s Hospital, reporting to Adaire BegleySenior Pharmacist

The successful candidate will be offered a HWSETA grant that will cover the course fee and stipend while in employ for a 12 month period at Life St George’s Hospital Pharmacy.

Prospective learners must also write an arithmetic and literacy assessment and pass with a score of 85%, before he/she will be considered for enrolment.

Critical Outputs

  • General housekeeping and administrative tasks in the pharmacy as specified by the Pharmacy Manager/Senior Pharmacist.
  • Assist with unpacking of medicines.
  • Picking, packing and dispatching of ward orders.
  • Assist with cycle counts and stock takes of pharmaceutical stock.
  • Assist with the compounding of pharmaceutical preparations.
  • The provision of information to individuals to promote health.

Requirements

  • Matric certificate (certified copy).
  • Passed Maths/Maths Lit and Science/Life Science.
  • Currently unemployed.
  • From a previously disadvantaged background.
  • Computer literacy will be an advantage.
  • The ideal incumbent should be highly motivated, enthusiastic and work well in a team.

Competencies

  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement 
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Action orientation
  • Building relationships 
  • Customer responsiveness 
  • Organisational awareness
  • Excellence orientation 
  • Ethical behaviour

Email : Loletta.stander@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date : Sunday, December 31, 2023

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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