Life Healthcare Pharmacy Internships 2024

Life Healthcare Pharmacy Internships 2024 Programme

Life Healthcare Pharmacy Internships 2024 The programme provides more than just an opportunity to learn – it’s a chance to engage in hands-on experiences and collaborate with a diverse healthcare team focused on achieving the best patient outcomes. Join this structured and coordinated pharmacist internship programme designed to provide you with invaluable practical experience and a stimulating work environment. The programme covers a wide range of areas, ensuring you gain proficiency in essential pharmacy skills and contribute effectively to healthcare delivery.

• Closing date: 31 July 2024
• Location: various Provinces (see below). Hospitals offering internships:

Eastern Cape
Life Beacon Bay Hospital – East London
Life St Dominic’s Hospital – East London
Life St George’s Hospital – Port Elizabeth
Life St Mary’s Private Hospital – Umtata

Western Cape
Life Bay View Private Hospital – Mossel Bay
Life Kingsbury Hospital – Cape Town
Life Knysna Private Hospital – Knysna
Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital – Cape Town

KwaZulu-Natal
Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital – Durban
Life Entabeni Hospital – Durban
Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital – Durban
Life The Crompton Hospital – Durban
Life Westville Hospital – Durban

Gauteng
Life Brenthurst Hospital – Parktown
Life Bedford Gardens Hospital – Bedfordview
Life Eugene Marais Hospital – Pretoria
Life Flora Hospital – Roodepoort
Life Fourways Hospital – Sandton
Life Groenkloof Hospital – Pretoria
Life Roseacres Hospital – Germiston
Life Springs Parkland Hospital – Springs
Life Suikerbosrand Hospital – Heidelberg
Life The Glynnwood – Benoni
Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital – Roodepoort
Life Wilgers Hospital – Pretoria

Free State
Life Rosepark Hospital – Bloemfontein
Mpumalanga
Life Cosmos Hospital – eMalahleni
Life Midmed Hospital – Middelburg

North West
Life Anncron Hospital – Klerksdorp
Life Peglerae Hospital – Rustenburg

If you are looking to join a dynamic hospital environment, where you’ll embark on a structured and coordinated journey designed to provide you with invaluable work experience.

About Life Healthcare

Life Healthcare is a leading provider of private healthcare, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and a key roleplayer in the South African healthcare sector. Our primary business is private acute hospital care. With 66 healthcare facilities, our group has one of the most extensive footprints in southern Africa.

Duties and responsibilities

Every year, our interns attend facility tours to other healthcare sectors, including manufacturing and wholesale and distribution to ensure a rounded experience.

During the year the intern will receive individualised support with:

• SAPC competence and unit standards
• A research project
• A portfolio of evidence
• Assistance with the pre-registration examination

Practical experience in:

• dispensing
• counselling
• compounding
• drug information services
• stock management

 As part of the training, the intern also has the opportunity to:

• participate in a multifunctional healthcare team
• gain exposure in medication incident management
• participate in the clinical pharmacy programme
• get involved in quality projects and professional audits
• learn about financial management
• gain access to continuing education modules

Remuneration and career development

We offer the following:

• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunity for re-employment following your community service and excellent career growth opportunities within the group

Selection criteria

All applicants will be measured against the following criteria:

• University based merit
• Leadership abilities
• Adaptability
• Ability to work in a team
• Enthusiasm and drive
• Good communication skills
• Previous work experience

How to Apply?

Download our pharmacy intern leaflet here. Applications for 2025 are now open, click here to apply.

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• Fill in the APPLICATION FORM here.