About this role
Mediclinic Sandton | Bryanston, Johannesburg | South Africa Closing date: 01/11/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Nomsa Rachel Somzila Reference number: 75013 Workplace Type: On-site Permanent Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To lead an expert patient-oriented pharmaceutical care service that promotes the appropriate use of medicines in the hospital KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services to the hospital Initiate and implement the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme and enhance the appropriate utilisation of antimicrobials Provide information related to pharmaceutical utilisation, trends, strategies and medication to the hospital Mitigate and support the management of pharmaceutical risks in the hospital Ensure accurate dispensing where applicable
REQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
MPharm or relevant postgraduate degree
DESIRED EDUCATION
Antimicrobial Stewardship course, Infection Prevention and Control related course
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
2 years’ experience as a Ward or Clinical Pharmacist
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Experience in managing an Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Antimicrobial stewardship processes and procedures Ethical pharmaceuticals Knowledge of the pharmacy and related healthcare industry Relevant Pharmacy legislation (e.g. Pharmacy Act; Good pharmacy practice; Medicine Control Act 101 of 1965) Development of pharmaceutical guidelines and protocols Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies Surgical pharmaceuticals Develop patient treatment plans Knowledge and experience working with relevant pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLV; AS400) Computer literate (Microsoft Office) All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements. Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile