Pharmacist (Locum - Wrhi)

Executive Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a professional to implement pharmaceutical services according to clinical research protocols in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining study documentation, and training staff on specific procedures. Candidates should have experience in the pharmaceutical field and a solid understanding of relevant regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important research projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical services and clinical research protocols.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and legislation related to pharmacy services.
• Ability to conduct training and prepare documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implement pharmaceutical services per clinical research protocols.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain study documentation and train staff on SOPs.

Job description

Main purpose of the job :

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