Pharmacy Practice Specialist
Job in
Randburg, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for:
Life Healthcare
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Healthcare / Medical Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: RandburgFunction Pharmacy Facility Position Pharmacy Practice Specialist Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Pharmacy Practice Specialist within Life Pharmacy Management Services. The position is based at Head Office in Dunkeld, and reports to the National Pharmacy Practice Manager.
Critical Outputs
Provide expertise to ensure the provision of customer focused, professional pharmaceutical services in Life HealthcareDevelop and build cooperative working relationships with other enabling functions to develop synergies, influence positive outcomes and maximize optimal functioning of the businessProvide functional input into Life Healthcare growth initiatives and projectsContribute to the strategy for appropriate human resourcing for pharmacy. Coordinate the approach for capacity development within the function, including the management of professional and support staff training programsDrive improvement projects to optimize systems and processes to achieve strategic business objectivesTake ownership of the pharmacy component of projects to reduce cost of care and improve sustainable clinical efficiencyDrive continuous improvement initiatives to identify and deliver best practice in pharmacy operations, and in line with ISO
9001 objectivesInfluence legislation that impacts the business through proactive commentary on draft publications and participation in stakeholder meetingsCommunication and escalation of professional and commercial issues pertaining to the private hospital industry to the relevant stakeholdersEnsure LHC work procedures are aligned to legislative changes and identified risk areasProvide management information and toolsSupport the regional pharmacy function to develop skills to ensure that managers and key staff are professionally and commercially competent to enable business units to achieve financial and non-financial targets.Requirements
Pharm and current registration with the South African Pharmacy CouncilAt least five years’ experience as a pharmacy manager, or experience leading teamsKnowledge and understanding of the Healthcare Industry is a requirement, and an advantage if gained in a private hospital settingExcellent interpersonal skillsDriver’s license and ability to travelCompetencies
Strategic thinkingAssertivenessAdaptabilityResilienceVerbal and written communication skillsPerformance orientationProblem-solving, analysis and judgementInfluencing skillsDrive and energyExcellence orientationEthical behaviourBuilding relationships and networkingCustomer responsivenessCommercial orientation
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