Pharmacist

MASIPHUMELELE

The Desmond Tutu HIV 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 invite applicants to apply for this fixed term contract position as Pharmacist.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacist with 2-3 years’ experience as a Pharmacist
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Clinical Trails experience will be advantageous
• Computer literacy (Ms Office)
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• Ability to use own initiative and facilitate change
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
• Work standards
• Good planning and organising skills

Responsibilities include:

Site Maintenance:

• 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 Management:
• Maintain adequate stock levels of IP at the site
• Receive IP from DTHF Pharmacy – document receipt and resolve discrepancies
• Store IP under correct conditions at the site
• Label IP prior to dispensing
• Check prescriptions prior to randomization / 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
• Return unused IP to DTHF pharmacy for storage until IP destruction permitted
• Record Management
• Maintain IP accountability records in accordance with the standards required by the SAPC, MCC, ICH-GCP and IPM
• Maintain prescription records against which IP is dispensed
• STI and Family Planning Clinic
• Assist with the ordering of stock and preparation of statistics.
• Capture scripts.
• Perform all the applicable duties as described in Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Dispensing of medicine and supervision of post-basic assistant.

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. This job may be removed before it expires. If you are a foreign national applying for this position please attach a copy of your work permit to your application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation is a child friendly organisation committed to the protection of children. For more information about the organization please visit our website at www.desmondtutuhivfoundation.org.za