Pharmacist (Locum Fixed Term Contract - WITS RHI)

AJ Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a qualified pharmacist to implement and oversee pharmacy services for clinical research studies. The role requires substantial experience within a research environment, strong organizational skills, and involves compliance with regulatory standards, oversight, and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in research, with 2 in a clinical trial or setting.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council essential.
• Patient and empathetic towards participants.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain pharmacy services for clinical trials.
• Conduct training on SOPs and monitor compliance.
• Manage drug accountability and stock control.

Skills

Administration skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy degree

Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To implement pharmaceutical services as per protocols for clinical research studies conducted at Wits RHI research sites

Location :

7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)

Key performance areas :

Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

Implement and maintain study specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol for all relevant studies at site

Assist in setup of compliant pharmacy services at trial sites, in person, on calls or via email.

Perform periodic oversight of pharmacy services at trial sites and issue reports accordingly

Compile and revise study or pharmacy related SOPs

Train staff on protocol and study specific SOPs

Maintain study documentation

Conduct internal and organization-wide monitoring and quality assurance

Identify any regulatory issues and bring it to the attention of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator

Prepare for any monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsors

Periodic review of all pharmacy SOPs and quality management plan

Manage general housekeeping of the Pharmacy and Clean Room according to infection control standards

Interpret prescriptions and dispense drugs according to protocol

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

Administer, process and file relevant documentation

Order medicines (scheduled, cold chain, investigational and concomitant) from suppliers to ensure sufficient stock

Ensure appropriate destruction of all expired and quarantined drugs

Maintain appropriate storage conditions

Respond to temperature excursions and call outs as necessary

Manage importation of study products and related supplies

Manage bulk orders and distribute stock to affiliated sites as required

Track stock levels at affiliated sites to ensure uninterrupted implementation of the trial

Oversight of study product management at affiliated sites

Setup and compile required files and SOPs for new studies

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

Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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., CRFs are corrected, initialled, and dated

Support the timely transmission / data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)

Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews

Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified

Required minimum education and training

Bachelor of Pharmacy degree

Professional body registration

South African Pharmacy Council

Required minimum work experience

Minimum of 4 years experience in research of which two should be in clinical trial or research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :

A certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Valid drivers 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

Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self management

Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc

Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation

Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information

TO APPLY : Only if you meet

the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV

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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 : 17 June 2025

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 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto

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