Gauteng Dept of Health Pharmacy Internships 2023 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for internship programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for internship programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest internship programmes at Gauteng Dept of Health Pharmacy Internships 2023/2024 and how to apply.
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. It is typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field. Employers benefit from these placements because they often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run.
Gauteng Department of Health invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Pharmacy Internship Programme 2023 / 2024.
Qualifying applicants are invited to apply for the Gauteng Department of Health: Pharmacy Internship Programme 2024.
Applications are hereby invited from suitable candidates to do their Pharmacy Internship in the Gauteng Department of Health for 2024. These positions are advertised pending approval to fill these posts for 2024.
Successful candidates will be placed across various Gauteng public hospitals.
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES IN GAUTENG
Hospitals in Gauteng are categorised into Central, Tertiary, Regional, Districts and Specialised Hospitals. In addition, there are District Pharmacies responsible for primary health care services.
The pharmacist is responsible for the maintenance of stock, which involves the ordering, storage, and distribution of medicine and the exercising of control over the medication.
The pharmacist is also involved in the maintenance of the formulary and the impact of the primary EML on the stock holding and distribution thereof.
Hospitals are normally divided into following main care areas:
- In-patients pharmacy: The pharmacist dispenses medication to patients in wards and maintains stock levels in the wards and other specialist areas.
- Out-patients: medicine from bulk containers into patient ready packs.
- Patient Care areas: Pharmacists attend ward rounds and interact with both medical and nursing personnel regarding all medication related information and issues.
How to apply
We are an affirmative action employer and intend to promote equity in service delivery.
The department offers internship positions at registered hospitals and district pharmacies, for only a period of 12 months from the date of registration with the SA Pharmacy Council.
The internship is conducted in accordance with the rules and set programme of the SA Pharmacy Council. Person interested in doing their pharmacy internship programme in the public sector in Gauteng must complete and submit the following documents:
- Application for Employment Form (Z83) obtainable from any Government Office or on the internet.
- Current Curriculum Vitae not longer than 4 pages.
- Academic record up to the 3rd year of study or further
- Testimonial from a lecturer of the University.
- Six choices of institutions (see attached list of institutions below) in order of preference. Your choice must include:
- Two Regional Hospitals
- One Central/ Tertiary Hospital OR One Specialist Hospital
- A motivation letter to substantiate your choices.
- Identity Document or equivalent
The internship positions will be only for a period of 12 months from the dote of registration with the SA Pharmacy Council.
The department reserves the right not to extend any internship due to failure in the pre-registration exam, other cases for extension will be considered on an individual basis.
APPLICATIONS TO BE POSTED/ HAND DELIVERED TO:
Application Deadline: 31 August 2023
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