SUMMARY:
The main responsibility of this position will be to manage the research pharmacies in accordance wit
POSITION INFO:
RESEARCH PHARMACIST
THREE (3) YEARS FIXED-TERM (PART-TIME-6 HOURS PER DAY)
CENTRE FOR ADHERENCE AND THERAPEUTICS (GUGULETHU)
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.
The main responsibility of this position will be to manage the research pharmacies in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice and Good Pharmacy Practice Guidelines (GCP and GPP). Assistance within the Community Heath Centre pharmacy may be required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist
- At least 2 years working experience as a Research Pharmacist
- Excellent Computer literacy (Ms Office)
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to use own initiative and facilitate change
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills
- 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 required
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Responsibilities:
- Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance – assist with development, implementation and maintenance of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures and Establishment Plans according to international regulatory standards; ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all applicable legislation
- Concomitant medication management – medication is handled according to SA Pharmacy Council and SAHPRA requirements
- Investigational Product (IP) Management – study protocol is managed and distributed according to protocol
- Record Management – records are accurately and timeously captured according to study protocol
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 17 May 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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