Regional Manager: Pharmacy Operations - Central Region

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Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 05/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Marlyn Donny Foster

Reference number: 60829

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead, optimise, and standardise pharmacy operations across the division, ensuring regulatory compliance, performance efficiency, and clinical quality. This role will drive pharmacy governance, system and process compliance, and contract compliance while supporting retail optimisation and pharmaceutical advisory functions.

This position will be based in Pietermaritzburg.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance and quality.
Implement and drive the pharmacy operational strategies that improve efficiency, optimise inventory management to reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
Provide clinical and operational advisory support to internal pharmacy teams and senior stakeholders.
Ensure excellence in patient-facing pharmacy services through process refinement and team development.
Manage and monitor pharmacy-related vendor contracts to ensure adherence and optimal outcomes.
Generate and analyse pharmacy data reports to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Drive consistency in pharmacy practices across the region, incorporating best practices.
Oversee pharmacy system use, upgrades, and staff training to ensure operational integrity.

Required Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Registered as a Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

DESIRED EDUCATION

Masters in Pharmacy, Public Health, or Business Administration,
Certification in Lean Six Sigma or project management

Required Experience

Minimum 7 years experience in pharmacy practice, with at least 3 in an operational leadership role.
Demonstrated success in managing multi-site pharmacy operations.
Experience with pharmacy systems and reporting tools

Essential Minimum Experience

Private healthcare sector background,
Experience in change management and contract/vendor management and materials management

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

Pharmacy Regulatory & Clinical Knowledge
Operational management
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership & People Management
Pharmacy Information Systems (e.g., SAP, Rx)
Retail Pharmacy Practices

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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