Paediatric Neurologist

Ampath Laboratories; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified pharmacist to join their team in a dynamic clinical trial environment. This role involves ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, and providing pharmaceutical care to patients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Pharmacy and be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a high-pressure setting while contributing to the well-being of patients in a renowned healthcare institution.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Pharmacist in a clinical research environment.
• Registered with South African Pharmacy Council.

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmacist duties for the Clinical Trial and CHBAH NICU Pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations.
• Instruct patients on proper medication use and monitor compliance.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Time management skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm Degree)

Registration with SAPC

Job description

Background : Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics.

Main purpose of the job : To perform all duties of a pharmacist for the Clinical Trial and CHBAH NICU Pharmacy in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, sponsor requirements and local (South African) Regulatory requirements. To collaborate or work together and support the Department of Pharmacy at CHBAH in provision of pharmaceutical care for patients at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH), including admixing of medicines and supporting NICU patients.

Location : Chris Hani Baragwanath, Soweto - Johannesburg

Key performance areas :

1. To ensure any pharmacy related problems identified in an access programme are immediately brought to the attention of the Programme / Project Manager where applicable.
2. To be the primary liaison for allocated access programmes with the study / study PI and / or Programme / Project Manager where applicable, for any pharmacy related issues.
3. To ensure that medication (treatment / study drug) is ordered, received, dispensed, returned and destroyed appropriately according to specific sponsor / study requirements and to ensure that these actions are documented accurately and timeously.
4. Ensure that drug accountability is done and completed accurately for each subject enrolled in a study according to guidelines and regulations described above.
5. Ensure that accurate compliance monitoring is done and documented appropriately.
6. To instruct patients on the proper use of the drugs that they are taking and stress the importance of following these instructions and to take any required corrective actions where problems have been identified.
7. Contribute to the pharmacy's expansion plan where required, to assure adequate and effective running of the pharmacy.
8. Meet with sponsor / programme personnel at regularly intervals and with regulatory personnel at any monitoring / auditing visit(s).
9. Develop programme specific and general pharmacy plans in accordance to sponsor / programme requirements.
10. To evaluate the patient medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety, and effectiveness of the prescribed therapy.
11. To dispense medicines or scheduled substances as prescribed according to hospital Standard Operating Procedures.
12. To determine compliance to therapy and follow up to ensure the patient's medicine-related needs are met.
13. To ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and statutory regulations (GPP, GCP, GMP, etc.).
14. To ensure safekeeping of pharmaceuticals, implementing measures to prevent fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
15. To deputize for the senior pharmacists and be available for on call after hours services and / or shift work.
16. Develop pharmacy related SOPs.
17. Supervision of pharmacist assistant / s.

Required minimum education and training :

1. Grade 12
2. Qualified Pharmacist
3. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm Degree) or equivalent qualification accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist
4. Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist and proof of current registration

Require minimum work experience : 2 Years experience working as a Pharmacist in a clinical research environment

Professional body registration : Registered with SA Pharmacy Council. PSSA membership and medical indemnity will be advantageous.

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities : The candidate must also be able to work in a highly stressful environment. Be very organised and possess good time management skills. Problem solving skills. Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be attentive to detail as well as computer literate.

TO APPLY : Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position. Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.

Closing date : 22 April. Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note : WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of and subsequent amendments thereto. AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium. AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Desired Skills : Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm Degree), South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), PSSA membership advantageous, Medical indemnity advantageous, Qualified Pharmacist, Soweto.