Pharmacist at South African Medical Research Council

The Job

The HIV Prevention Research Unit (HPRU) requires a skilled/experienced Pharmacist to establish and maintain a research pharmacy and to implement internal policies and procedures for the safe and proper management and accountability of study products as well as non-investigational drugs. The incumbent must manage the position in compliance to all regulatory aspects of the Pharmacy and Pharmacy systems with the South African Pharmacy Council and the Medicines Control Council.

Responsibilities: Core Requirements:

• Establish and maintain a research pharmacy at the clinical research site
• Provide pharmacist services which include the ordering, receipt, storage, dispensing, accountability and destruction of study products
• Ensure pharmacy regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement pharmacy standard operating procedures and guidelines in compliance with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)
• Implement quality control measures to ensure a high standard of pharmacy data.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent, with
• At least one-year experience post community service
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist

Advantageous

• A valid driver’s license is essential for the above post, as the incumbent will be required to drive the company vehicle when necessary. A Driver’s test will be conducted to assess competency.
• Clinical research experience and science writing skills
• Experience with aseptic preparation of pharmaceuticals
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Willing to work outside normal working hours, when required.
• Excellent computer skills, good organizational and analytical skills and the ability to work independently and in a team
• Proven technical knowledge and skills relevant to the portfolio.

A salary in the region of R675 801 per annum, cost-to-company.

In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.