Clinical Practice Pharmacist
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is a private, independent non-profit hospital with 181 hospital beds, committed to providing superior patient-centric care, whilst advancing towards world class clinical innovation. The hospital’s core services include cardiology, cardio thoracic surgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, ear-nose and throat surgery, specialist physicians and the following paediatric services – general, neurological, cardiology and gastroenterology services.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital (ZAH) is seeking a suitably qualified and clinically driven Clinical Practice Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about patient-centred care, medication safety, antimicrobial stewardship and evidence-based clinical practice.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and identify opportunities to optimise medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Review patient histories, diagnoses, laboratory and microbiology results and prescribed medicines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and provide evidence-based clinical recommendations.
- Drive and support the hospital’s Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Programme, including antimicrobial reviews, interventions, reporting and improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and identify medication-related risks including adverse drug reactions, drug interactions and therapeutic outcomes.
- Promote and support compliance with SAPC requirements, Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), applicable legislation and hospital clinical governance standards.
- Participate in medication safety investigations, audits, quality improvement projects and accreditation activities.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to the pharmacy team and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate and participate in clinical education, Pharmacy Week, AMS initiatives and other pharmacy awareness initiatives.
- Identify and facilitate Section 21 medication requirements, including applications, ordering, utilisation monitoring and appropriate management.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, reports and relevant clinical records.
- Remain up to date with developments in clinical pharmacy practice and actively pursue ongoing professional and postgraduate development.
Education
- BPharm degree or equivalent qualification.
- Postgraduate qualification or current studies in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy or a related field.
- Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
Experience and Requirements
- Previous experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy environment.
- Experience in an Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme.
- Experience in clinical audits, quality improvement or hospital accreditation.
- Experience working in an acute-care hospital environment
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and Good Pharmacy Practice requirements.
Other
- Clinical Pharmacy Expertise
- Clinical Assessment & Decision-Making
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Medication Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality Improvement & Clinical Governance
- Patient-Centred Care
- Professional Accountability & Continuous Development
Additional Information
Interested candidates must please submit their CV’s to recruitment@zah.co.za
Closing date 25 August 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates to be contacted. If you did not receive feedback from the hospital within four weeks of the closing date your application was unsuccessful.
Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital and Bronberg Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer