PHARMACEUTICAL POLICY SPECIALIST REF NO: NDOH 42 /2022
Chief Directorate: Sector Wide Procurement. Directorate: Affordable Medicines
Grade 1: R911 406 per annum
Grade 2: R996 570 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
Grade 1: A B-Pharm degree, current registration as a Pharmacist plus a
minimum of seven (7) years appropriate experience after registration as a
Pharmacist with the SAPC. Grade 2: B-Pharm degree, current registration as
a Pharmacist plus eleven (11) years appropriate experience after registration
as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Salary grade will be determined in accordance
with the above requirements as per the OSD. Qualification and years of
experience required are indicated above. Knowledge and understanding of the
National Drug Policy, National Health Policy. Knowledge of the Medicines and
Related Substances Control Act 101 and Pharmacy Act 53, as amended. Indepth knowledge and understanding of the Standard Treatment Guidelines
(STGs) and Essential Medicines List (EML). In-depth Knowledge and
understanding of evidence-based medicine principles, Health Technology
Assessment and rational medicines use. Good communication (verbal and
written), presentation, interpersonal, problem-solving, project planning,
organisational, supervisory and computer skills (MS Office packages). A valid
driver’s license. Willing to travel regularly and work long and irregular hours.
Candidates may be required to do a practical competency test.
DUTIES :
Manage the recruitment, functioning and governance of Ministerial appointed
Committees for the selection of essential medicines, Manage the Review of the
Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and Essential Medicines List (EML)
and support the establishment of the framework for Health Technology
Assessment, Provide input relating to medicine selection to internal and
external parties with adequate relationship management and communication,
Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures for the review of
STGs and EML, Risk management.
ENQUIRIES :
Dr J Jugathpal Tel No: 012 395-8449 or Janine.Jugathpal@health.gov.za