Four different pillars to achieve the above goal;

• Day-to-Day Support: The Production Intern (PI) is responsible to properly support the production area to ensure in-compliance support where needed (e.g. line opening, line closing).
• Process Knowledge: The PI has to understand the production processes for which he/she is responsible. This scopes scientific understanding of the process, knowhow on production equipment within the process and identifying risks to ensure execution in compliance.
• Product Stewardship: This pillar scopes basically the ownership of the product as well as the GMP documentation in the area of responsibility. The PI will monitor the processes to ensure they are capable and in control, will participate in any changes (change controls, transfers, etc) and will facilitate root cause investigation in case deviations happen.
• Continuous Improvement: The PI should identify actions to improve the production processes and achieve leaner and more efficient practices. For this, the PI will identify improvement areas, evaluate risks and execute following Good Documentation Practices e.g. Change Control.

Process Knowledge

• Understand process flow
• Understand process controls as well as risks
• Understand technically the product and its composition
• Understand process/product cost structure
• Support training to operators

Product Stewardship

• Ensure GMP, EHS and Quality compliance during the execution of the Plan and all related tasks. Ensures compliance with work instructions according to the relevant SOP’s
• Perform in process audits – both planned and ad hoc accordingly to ensure that GMP standards are met and maintained.
• Support regulatory with technical documents

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive, contribute and support continuous improvement initiatives of GMP compliance and standards within the department accordingly and together with the management team.
• Plan the implementation of improvement projects
• Perform internal assessments in production areas and develop corrective actions to strengthen cGMP.

What are the requirements?

• Registered with SAPC as a Pharmacist Intern
• B. Pharm degree successfully completed
• Good planning and administrative competencies
• Good verbal and written communication
• Logical approach to problem solving and trouble shooting
• High work standards and business ethics
• Must be available to work shifts if required

How to apply?

To apply for the J&J Pharmacy Intern opportunity CLICK HERE

Closing date: Unspecified

Skills:

Interpersonal skills – Active listening, provides constructive feedback, team player, communication skills Must be inquisitive in nature
Deadline and target driven approach and behaviour
User knowledge of Microsoft Office

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What are the requirements?

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacy Student;
• Be able to speak at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans, English and/or IsiXhosa);
• Be a final year student in a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) programme.

All applicants are to submit a comprehensive CV with referral letters from 3 referees. All applicants should indicate five (5) institutions of preference, but may be placed at other institutions, depending on the availability of posts. If the applicant does not select 5 institutions their application will not be considered. Certified copies of Matric Certificate, Identity Document, University academic record for the three (3) years of study and South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) student registration certificate. All short listed candidates will undergo a technical competency test.

Applicants must posses the following skills:

Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable legislation. National and Provincial Health Policies, Pharmacy Acts and Laws. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literacy. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Their duties will include:

Leadership by demonstrating initiative in addressing problems. Provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation, dispensing of medication and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success. Effective medicine supply management to ensure the safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals. Adherence to policies, procedures and expenditure control. Assist with the training, education and development of pharmacy staff and other health workers, and promotion of Public health. Quality Management by demonstrating compliance with National Core Standards, Occupational Health & Safety control and good Pharmacy practices. All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

How to apply?

To apply for the 2021 Western Cape Pharmacist Internships CLICK HERE

Closing date: 19 June 2020

Should you have any questions regarding this internship advert please call Ms D Frieslaar, tel. no. (021) 483 6197.

Note: Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

• It will be expected of candidates to be conversant in at least two of the official languages (English/Afrikaans/IsiXhosa) of the Western Cape.
• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

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