Research Pharmacist at Stellenbosch University

Duties     

• Dispensing
• Dispensing medication to patients and participants in studies and clinical trials in an accurate manner.
• Being up to date with each study's protocol/updates and carrying out duties according to the protocol.
• As per SAHPRA legislation, GCP, GPP, SOP's and protocols.

Dispensary Management

• Monitoring stock levels/expiry dates and ensuring adequate stock availability.
• Orders for investigational product and dispensary stock.
• Orders and oversight of stock ordered for bronchoscopy suite, Including scheduled drugs.
• Receipt, storage, packing, dispensing, preparation, accountability, and destruction of IP.
• Monitoring and reporting of any deviations from protocol (temperature excursions, non-conforming IP) as per trial-specific protocols and SOP.
• Interacting with monitors, auditors and inspectors.
• Monitoring and management of emergency trolley stock as per SAHPRA regulations.

Drug Accountability

• Completing and reconciling IP accountability and all dispensing logs.
• Completing preparation / reconstitution logs.
• Performing manual accountability and patient adherence.
• Daily pill pack preparation.
• As per trial-specific protocols, pharmacy manual, working instructions, and SOP.

Administrative Tasks

• Administration of the site SOP management system for the clinical team.
• Reviewing and writing relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Keeping adequate source documents.
• Timely completion of time sheets.
• Completing source documentation as per the sponsor, GCP, and SAHPRA requirements.
• Report writing.

Team functions

• Maintaining professional conduct and relationships at all times.
• Training staff as required.
• Assisting, supporting and participating in recruitment, retention and outreach programmes.
• Maintaining confidentiality.

Job Requirements

• B. Pharm degree from an accredited university. 
• At least three years¿ experience as a dispensing pharmacist.
• Registration as a pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Valid GCP training.
• At least one year of research experience in clinical trials.
• The ability to implement document version control.
• The ability to solve problems independently and effectively.
• A goal-oriented disposition.
• Computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English.