Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To implement pharmaceutical services as per GPP and protocols for clinical research studies at Wits RHI

Location:

• 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Implement and maintain study-specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol
• Train staff on protocol and study specific SOPs
• Maintain study documentation
• Conduct internal monitoring and quality assurance
• Identify any regulatory issues and bring it to the attention of the Project Coordinator
• Prepare for any monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsors
• 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, comparative, concomitant, and basic) from suppliers to ensure sufficient stock
• Ensure appropriate destruction of all expired and quarantined drugs
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions
• Manage all trial Investigational products and lead the prepacking and delivery of medicines for study participants
• 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
• Periodic review of all pharmacy SOP's and quality management plan
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate 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.

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience of which at least 1 year in a clinical trial or research environment

Professional body registration:

• South African Pharmacy Council

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• A certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and a Valid driver's 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 toward participants
• Attention to detail. Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 16 February 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• 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.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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Company Description

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology.

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