Pharmacist (12 Month Sessional Contract - Wits PHRU), Klerksdorp

Main purpose of the job To implement the required pharmacy related duties for PHRU Clinic access according to PHRU Standard Operating Procedures, Sponsor requirements and local (South African) Regulatory requirements.

Location PHRU - Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp

Key performance areas

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

Supervision of Basic, Post Basic and qualified Pharmacist Assistants

Ensure any pharmacy related problems identified in clinical study/project or access programme are immediately brought to the attention of the PI, Programme/Project Manager and Pharmacy Management where applicable

To be the primary liaison for allocated projects with the study/study PI and/or Programme/Project Manager where applicable, for any pharmacy related issues

Meet with sponsor/programme personnel at regularly intervals and with regulatory personnel at any monitoring/auditing visit(s)

Ensure a thorough understanding and follow the project protocols, unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Practice Guidelines (WPGs) and the Study Specific Procedure (SSP) manuals

Develop project/study specific procedures and general pharmacy plans in accordance to sponsor requirements

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

Safe storage and monitoring of IP

Ensure that drug accountability is done and completed accurately for each subject enrolled in a study according to all prescribed guidelines and regulations

Ensure that accurate compliance monitoring is done and documented appropriately

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

Perform monthly stock checks and any required study specific inventory controls and reports

Contribute to the pharmacy’s expansion plan where required, to assure adequate and effective running of the pharmacy

To develop/implement and conduct Quality Control and Assurance (QC and QA) activities for designated clinical trials and troubleshoot should problems exist in QC and QA processes

Refer to monitoring reports, minutes of meetings, identify trends and develop training sessions based on required and identified problem areas

Meet deadlines for reports/feedback/action to projects and pharmacy management timeously

Ensure all queries are attended to appropriately and in a timely manner

Assist both internal and external stakeholders for all pharmacy related queries

Ability to work on different protocols concurrently

Participate in team meetings as required and provide constructive feedback and support to other team members

Provide any necessary training to pharmacy staff to ensure effective running of studies

Responsible Pharmacist to ensure that all medication is dispensed before the end of each day

All necessary steps must be taken to ensure the participant is never without medication

Require 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 must be a team player when required

Assertive; Proactive; Innovative; Flexible; Ability to train study teams if required

Develop/review pharmacy related SOP’s

It is expected that you will be willing to work in a complex and diverse environment where patience and precision in dealing with co-workers is crucial

Required minimum education and training

Matric

Pharmacy Degree (B.Pharm)

Experience in sterile/vaccine preparation is an advantage

Professional Body Registration

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

Required minimum work experience

At least one year working experience as a Pharmacist

Clinical Research experience will be advantageous

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

Excellent administration skills

Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment

Sound problem solving skills

Possess strong organisational skills and excellent time management skills

Attention to detail and accuracy is essential

Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to meet pharmacy and project needs

Proficient computer skills

Team player

Conflict management

Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP)

Proactive

Cheerful, professional and customer-oriented team-conscious attitude to service, including within multi-disciplinary team and internal and external stakeholders is essential

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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