Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Distribution Centre in KZN has an opportunity available for DC Pharmacist to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to assist in managing all Ethical Warehouse related activities undertaken and/or under consideration are compliant with accepted South African Pharmacy Council principles and conditions of any licenses and legislation as well as any corporate guidelines.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential:
Grade 12 / Matric
B Pharm Degree (Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council)
3 Years’ experience in a similar role within a Distribution Centre
People and Project Management experience
Advantageous:
5 Years’ experience in a similar role within a Distribution Centre
Transport Management or Supply-Chain / Logistics Degree or Diploma
Wholesale/Operational and management experience
Job Specification…
Ensure that the pharmaceutical facility is conducted under the continuous supervision of a Pharmacist (legal requirement).
Keep up to date with all changes to legislation affecting the conduct of business and the necessary changes by amending the applicable standard operating procedure.
Ensure that all applicable fees as determined by SAPC in respect of the company are paid to ensure the continued registration of the company as a pharmaceutical business.
Handle a medicines recall data base according to correct procedure and guidelines of the MCC.
Ensure that goods returned to the distributor is handled in a procedural correct manner, reason for returns determined and any further actions followed through and recorded.
Ensure that goods due to be rejected or reworked are handled in a procedurally correct manner.
Ensure that all employees are conversant with the system laid down for using and following the standard operating procedures.
Ensure the disposal or destruction of scheduled medicines is correctly performed under proper control so as not to be a health hazard.
Ensure that an adequate pest control programme is in place on the premises and at the manufacturing facility, using acceptable food grade bait, and to ensure that precautions are taken to ensure that product contamination does not occur.
Oversee the safe and effective storage of medicines.
Train Distribution Centre / warehouse personnel in terms of GWP and GDP.
Train new staff and ensure that they have the necessary tools and equipment required to perform their duties efficiently.
Direct, coordinate, assign, monitor and review the work of individuals engaged in the Distribution centre.
Establish key performance indicators, monitor staff performance, and improve performance against set goals.
Competencies
Essential:
Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP
English – Read, write and speak well
Deadline driven
Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations
Up to date and in depth knowledge of the Good Pharmacy Practice content as set by the South African Pharmacy Council
Trustworthy and Honest
Attention to detail
Demonstrates an understanding of the necessary leadership principles, values, principles of behaviour and leads by example
Special conditions of employment:
South African citizen
MIE, clear criminal and credit
Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
Market related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
