Pharmacist - Witbank, South Africa - Re-Action Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Re-Action Consulting (Pty) Ltd

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Witbank, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Position:
Pharmacist

Reporting To:
Project Manager

Location:
Witbank

This position is for a 5-month fixed-term contract that commences in January 2023.

DESCRIPTION

The Pharmacist forms part of a team that will be implementing a COVID-19 Vaccination project within the Mpumalanga province The role of the Pharmacist is to manage the cold supply chain and deployment of COVID-19 Vaccines.

The Pharmacist will work collaboratively with the vaccination teams to deliver safe, effective, timely procurement and supply of COVID-19 vaccines.

PURPOSE
The Pharmacist will be responsible for cold chain quality assurance within the programme, establish control checks and reporting findings. The Pharmacist will also be a part of the Change Management team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess and strengthen appropriate cold chain and logistics requirements;
Develop and strengthen supply chain strategies to receive, store, distribute and manage COVID19 vaccines and their additional products;
Manage distribution of COVID19 vaccines to vaccination sites;
Establish safety arrangements to ensure the integrity of COVID19 vaccines and auxiliary products;
Ensure the quality, efficacy, proper tracking, reporting of vaccine utilization and safety of COVID19 vaccines throughout the cold chain;
Implement procedures of reverse logistics to allow tracking of the vaccines during the vaccination programme;
Design and implement appropriate waste management mechanisms;
Serve as the vaccine champion for the programme;
Ensuring compliance with good clinical/pharmacy practice;
Provide tools and support to vaccination teams;
Document and report on all activities

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Working knowledge of COVID19 vaccination practice and procedures;
Knowledge and experience on pharmacy practise and cold chain management;
Ability to effectively manage the cold chain of vaccines;
Ability to implement quality assurance checks for all vaccination processes within the programme;
Must be able to establish control checks;
Be able to report on findings;
Must be able to work well under pressure;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Ability to problem solve;
Good administrative and report writing skills;
Attention to detail;
Ability to take corrective action as and when required;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to meet project deadlines

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Degree;
Certificate in COVID19 Vaccination Training for Health Workers;
Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC);
5 years' experience as a Pharmacist;
Experience in a COVID19 programme is required
Travel and overnight between Johannesburg and Witbank as required.

Job Type:
Temporary

Application Question(s):

Are you fully vaccinated against COVID19?
What is your highest level of Qualification?
Do you have experience in a COVID19 Vaccination programme?
Where do you currently reside?
Do you have a Drivers License?
Are you registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)?
How many years of experience do you have as a Pharmacist?
This position will be based at Witbank, Mpumalanga. Will you be able to travel or relocate for this position?
What is your availability? (Notice period)