Pharmacist at NACOSA

Key Deliverables Include:

• Review and update pharmaceutical and clinical policies, processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Lead the procurement of health and non-health products, including procurement planning, supplier management, contract development and the preparation of procurement documentation.
• Strengthen and implement the Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Plan to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical legislation, donor requirements and organisational standards.
• Oversee inventory management, including forecasting, stock monitoring, reconciliation, warehousing, storage and distribution of health commodities at Principal Recipient (PR) and Sub-Recipient (SR) level.
• Responsible for GPP at all levels ensuring Sub-Recipients are compliant and accurately report their monthly stock levels
• Manage electronic stock visibility systems and reporting, ensuring the accuracy and reconciliation of manual and electronic stock records.
• Support quality assurance activities and maintain audit readiness for the Global Fund, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review and update the Health Product List, pharmaceutical training materials and other technical resources to meet programme needs.
• Provide pharmaceutical oversight and technical support to sub-recipients, including guidance on PrEP implementation, dispensing licences, regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct pharmaceutical compliance assessments and provide mentoring, technical assistance and capacity building to NACOSA staff and implementing partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen pharmaceutical systems and ensure the continuous availability of quality-assured health commodities.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• We are looking for an experienced Pharmacist with a successful track record that meet the following criteria.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Current Registration with the Pharmacy Council.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar NGO, clinical programmes, or clinical health care setting
• A thorough working understanding HIV/AIDS/TB/STI
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience acting as a specialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in Capacity Building and Training related to pharmaceutical matters.
• Provide technical guidance to implementers and programme/clinical staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in one or more South African languages besides English a distinct advantage.
• Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be a benefit.
• South African national or permanent residence is preferred. 
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel regularly in South Africa (travel costs to be covered)