Pharmacist (Crossroads) at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Job Description

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist
• At least 2 -3 years’ experience as a pharmacist post community service
• Pharmacy management experience
• Excellent Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to use own initiative and facilitate change
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• High Work Standards
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrable team player capabilities
• Ability to interact with all stakeholders at various levels in the organization
• Proficient in dealing with and responding to monitoring reports 

Advantageous:

• Valid Driver’s license and own transport
• Experience in a Clinical Research Environment as a Pharmacist
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate
• Human Subject Protection Certificate
• Proficient in Vaccine Aseptic Technique preparation
• Previous experience liaising with Trial Sponsors, CRA’s, Monitors and auditors

Responsibilities:

• Dispensing Investigational product as per Study protocol
• Write and revise Pharmacy and study related pharmacy SOPs
• Ensure the pharmacy is run according to South African pharmacy and research ethical standards.
• Indications to ensure participant safety.
• Ensure Study product is distributed according to protocol
• Ensure All trial participants receive IP on time according to protocol
• Optimal stock levels always maintained
• Maintain Investigational Product accountability records in accordance with the standards required by the SAPC, SAHPRA, ICH-GCP and Investigation Product Management
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control of pharmacy processes
• Data Management – data is accurately and timeously captured.
• Ensure that the study protocol is implemented correctly, and reports are submitted timeously to site PI and sponsor.
• Engage and respond to Sponsor requests