pharmacist x2 - Cape Town, South Africa - Desmond tutu Health Foundation

Description

PHARMACIST X 2

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

CAPE TOWN (CROSSROADS AND PHILIPPI VILLAGE)

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations' exciting future.

These two contract positions will be based at the Emavundleni Research Centre pharmacies in Crossroads and Phillipi Village, Cape Town. The main purpose of this position: The pharmacists will be responsible for Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance, Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Infection Medication Management, Investigational Product (IP) Management and Record Management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12, with Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy with Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist
• At least 2 years' experience as a pharmacist post community service
• Pharmacy management and supervision experience
• Excellent Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to train and mentor
• Must be able to work independently and within a team
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent Planning and Organizing skills

Advantageous:

• Experience in a Clinical Research Environment as a Pharmacist
• Previous experience liaising with Trial Sponsors, CRA's, Monitors and auditors
• Current GCP (Good Practice Certificate)
• HSP (Human Subject Protection) certificate
• Proficient in Vaccine Aseptic Technique preparation
• Proficient in dealing with and responding to monitoring reports

Responsibilities:

• Dispensing Investigational product as per Study protocol
• Write and revise Pharmacy and study related pharmacy SOPs
• Ensure the pharmacy is run according to South African pharmacy and research ethical standards
• Check prescriptions and advise medical officers as to drug interactions and contra- indications to ensure participant safety
• Ensure Study product is distributed according to protocol
• Ensure All trial participants receive IP on time according to protocol
• Optimal stock levels maintained at all times
• Maintain IP accountability records in accordance with the standards required by the SAPC, SAHPRA, ICH-GCP and Investigation Product Management
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control of pharmacy processes
• Data Management – Data is accurately and timeously captured. The study protocol is implemented correctly, and reports are submitted timeously
• Engage and respond to Sponsor requests
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy staff

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 06 February 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-C007 and apply: DTHF Career Page

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization, please visit our website.