Research Pharmacist -Gugulethu at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy with Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist
• At least 2- 3 years working experience as a research pharmacist
• Clinical trials experience
• GCP training with an accredited provider (e.g. Crede)
• Excellent Computer literacy (Ms Office)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to use own initiative and facilitate change
• Ability to multitask and be flexible
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• Work Standards
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrable team player capabilities
• Ability to interact with all stakeholders at various levels in the organisation
• Valid Driver’s licence and own transport preferable

Advantageous:

• Experience working in public sector facility pharmacies

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Pharmacy SOPs and Establishment Plans
• Maintain Pharmacy sections of the Research Site Files
• Maintain Pharmacy technical appliances – calibrate temperature monitoring devices
• Maintain restricted access control to pharmacy
• Investigational Product (IP) Management
• Maintain adequate stock levels of IP at the site
• Store IP under correct conditions at the site
• Label IP prior to dispensing
• Check prescriptions prior to randomization / dispensing IP
• Check ICF correctly signed and dated prior to randomizing or dispensing IP
• Assign participants to IP - randomization
• Dispense IP as per specific protocol requirements
• Receive and reconcile IP returns
• Store IP (used and unused) on site until monitor confirms IP accountability
• Dispose of used IP as per sponsor requirements
• Record Management
• Maintain IP accountability records in accordance with the standards required by the SAPC, SAHPRA and ICH-GCP
• Maintain prescription records against which IP is dispensed
• Capture scripts and dispense medicines.
• Assist with the ordering of stock and preparation of statistics.
• Participate in monitoring visits and audits as necessary
• Assist dispensing doctor with management of IP and dispensing room
• Ensure pharmacy files are inspection ready 
• Attend trainings and sponsor calls
• Perform all the applicable duties as described in Good Pharmacy Practice