Distribution Responsible Pharmacist at Clicks Group

Job Purpose:

To manage compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and as subsequently amended and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 or 1974 and as subsequently amended, and any guidelines promulgated in terms of these Acts, as relates to the procurement, storage, assembly, distribution and delivery of Medicines (as defined in the Act), ensure compliance to GWDP//GPP/GMP principals and continuous Pharmacist supervision during operating hours and to ensure emergency services available at the specific branch.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and as subsequently amended and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 or 1974 and as subsequently amended and any guidelines promulgated in terms of these Acts, as relates to the procurement, storage, assembly, distribution and delivery of Medicines (as defined in the Act).
• Ensure compliance to GWDP/GPP/GMP principals: by performing batch recalls/withdrawals, self inspection audits, temperature mapping and validation and calibration of equipment required for GPP / GWDP/GMP adherence.
• Ensure that there is continuous Pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours.
• Manage other Pharmacists and Pharmacist Assistants employed at the specific site.
• Ensure emergency services are available at the specific branch, perform call out duties and manage processes required to deliver the emergency services to Key Hospital customers.

Quality Outputs of the Job:

Duties: 

• Manage compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and as subsequently amended and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 or 1974 and as subsequently amended, as relates to the procurement, storage, assembly and distribution of Medicines. (as defined in the Act).  
• Understand the requirements of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and Pharmacy Act, Act 53 of 1974 and as subsequently amended and keep up-to-date with amendments to these Acts.
• Ensure that the required registrations, recordings and licenses are current and in place for the specific UPD branch.
• Ensure that UPD’s Standard Operating Procedures and processes related to receipt delivery, distribution and handling, storage, processes and procedures do not compromise or adversely affect safety, efficacy and quality of medicines/Scheduled products stored in the specific UPD warehouse/ Distribution Centre and that medicines and Scheduled substances are safely and effectively stored. Ensure that these processes and procedures do not subject the product/s to contamination and/or deterioration.
• Conduct new customer validations and regular documented reviews of customer access to scheduled medicines, to ensure that customers that access scheduled medicines are legally entitled to do so. Ensure that there are systems, particularly security systems, in place to prevent unauthorized persons accessing the premises and scheduled medicines outside normal working hours both during working hours and after hours which includes security and staff search procedures.
• Maintain the Site master file for the specific UPD branch. Establish and maintain, the Quality Manual for the specific UPD branch.

Skills:

• Current valid registration in good standing with SAPC
• Communication skills
• Management/supervisory skills
• Writing skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• People skills
• Computer literate

Knowledge:

• GWDP/GMP
• Pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution
• C.P.D
• Pharmaceutical Industry Laws, regulations and Ethics

Personal Competencies:

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Honesty and integrity
• Ethical
• Legal compliance
• Attention to detail

Minimum Education and Qualification:

• B. Pharm

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in Wholesale Pharmaceutical Industry