Klerksdorp: Pharmacist (12 Month Sessional Contract – Wits PHRU)

About the Role

The Unspecified Employer is seeking a Pharmacist to join the PHRU Clinic access team at Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp. The main purpose of this role is to implement pharmacy-related duties in accordance with PHRU Standard Operating Procedures, Sponsor requirements, and local South African Regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute all duties, responsibilities, and functions in a professional manner within applicable legislation
• Ensure compliance and adherence to GCP and GPP and adherence to unit and department specific SOPs
• Perform all allocated general dispensary duties
• Supervise Basic, Post Basic, and qualified Pharmacist Assistants
• Identify and report any pharmacy-related problems identified in clinical studies or access programs
• Serve as the primary liaison for allocated projects with study/study PI and/or Programme/Project Manager where applicable
• Meet with sponsor/programme personnel at regularly intervals and with regulatory personnel at any monitoring/auditing visit(s)
• Ensure thorough understanding and follow project protocols, unit SOPs, Work Practice Guidelines (WPGs), and Study Specific Procedure (SSP) manuals
• Develop project/study specific procedures and general pharmacy plans in accordance to sponsor requirements
• Order, receive, dispense, return, and destroy medication according to specific sponsor/study requirements and document accurately and timeously
• Ensure safe storage and monitoring of IP
• Conduct accurate compliance monitoring and documentation
• Instruct patients on proper use of prescribed medications and take corrective actions where necessary
• Perform monthly stock checks and required study-specific inventory controls and reports
• Contribute to the pharmacy’s expansion plan as required
• Develop/implement Quality Control and Assurance (QC and QA) activities for designated clinical trials and troubleshoot QC and QA processes
• Meet deadlines for reports/feedback/action to projects and pharmacy management timeously
• Attend to all queries appropriately and in a timely manner

Requirements

• Good organizational, administrative, and analytical skills
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work independently but be a team player when required
• Assertive; Proactive; Innovative; Flexible
• Ability to train study teams if required

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Professional Body Registration: Required minimum education and training includes Matric Pharmacy Degree (B.Pharm)
• At least one year working experience as a Pharmacist
• Clinical Research experience is advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• No information provided in the original job description.