Pharmacist - (Fixed Term Contract - Wits RHI)

AJ Personnel; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 420 000 - 640 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AJ Personnel is assisting Wits Health Consortium in recruiting a Pharmacist to implement pharmaceutical services for clinical research studies at WRHI sites. The role is based at 57 Klein Street Hillbrow, Johannesburg, with responsibilities spanning dispensing, study drug management, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy, SAPC registration, and at least 4 years of experience including 1 year in a clinical trial or research environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree is required.
• South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) registration is required.

Responsabilidades

• Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Manage general housekeeping of the Pharmacy and Clean Room according to infection control standards
• Interpret prescriptions and dispense drugs according to protocol
• Implement and maintain study specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol
• Manage all trial Investigational product and lead the prepacking and delivery of medicines for study participants
• Maintain study documentation
• Conduct internal monitoring and quality assurance
• Identify regulatory issues and bring to the attention of the Project Coordinator
• Prepare for monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsors
• Advise participants on correct use of drugs
• Maintain drug accountability records for all drugs
• Conduct stock control to ensure stock availability and expiry
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions
• Order medicines from suppliers to ensure stock
• Ensure destruction of expired and quarantined drugs
• Compile periodic drug accountability reports and study specific reports
• Complete Pharmacy CRFs and file accordingly
• Maintain and file all pharmacy participant documentation
• Periodic review of all pharmacy SOPs and quality management plan
• Verify data in source documentation and transcription accuracy from CRFs
• Ensure errors on source documents are corrected, initialled, and dated
• Ensure corrective action of internal and external QC reports
• Promote teamwork and information sharing
• Take ownership and demonstrate self-management
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond to feedback

Formação académica

Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Main purpose of the job:

• To implement pharmaceutical services as per protocols for clinical research studies conducted at WRHI research sites

Location:

• 57 Klein Street Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Manage general housekeeping of the Pharmacy and Clean Room according to infection control standards
• Interpret prescriptions and dispense drugs according to protocol
• Implement and maintain study specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol
• Manage all trial Investigational product and lead the prepacking and delivery of medicines for study participants
• Maintain study documentation
• Conduct internal monitoring and quality assurance
• Identify any regulatory issues and bring it to the attention of the Project Coordinator
• Prepare for any monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsors
• Advise participants on the correct use of or adherence to drugs
• Maintain drug accountability records for all drugs
• Conduct stock control to ensure the correct availability of stock levels and expiry of drugs
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions
• Administer, process and file relevant documentation
• Order medicines (scheduled, cold chain, comparative, concomitant and basic) from suppliers to ensure sufficient stock
• Ensure appropriate destruction of all expired and quarantined drugs
• Compile periodic drug accountability reports and study specific reports as and when required
• Complete Pharmacy CRFs and file accordingly
• Maintain and file all relevant pharmacy specific participant documentation
• Periodic review of all pharmacy SOP’s and quality management plan
• Verify accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
• Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialled, and dated
• Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree

Professional Body Registration:

• South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience
• At least 1 year in a clinical trial or research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• A Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• A Valid driver’s license will be an advantage.
• Good administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Self-starter and take initiative
• Patient, tactful and empathetic towards participants
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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 1998 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