Pharmacist needed urgently: APPLY HERE
Medical, Gauteng JHB – Central
RNEG – RNEG Annually
A Pharmacist position is available at our client, Wits Health Consortium Ezintsha division in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Background
Ezintsha is a group of South African academics and health professionals who work with partners around the world. We apply new technology to health-related problems, and work to extend access to effective drugs in order for quality health care and medicine to be provided to everyone. Ezintsha was formed in 2019 and is a sub-division of Wits Reproductive Health & HIV Institute, which is part of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Main purpose of the job
To implement pharmaceutical services as per GPP and protocols for clinical research studies conducted by
Ezintsha.
Location – Johannesburg (Ezintsha sites)
Key performance areas include:
Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Implement and maintain study-specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol.
Train staff on protocol and study-specific SOPs.
Maintain study documentation.
Conduct internal monitoring and quality assurance.
Identify any regulatory issues and bring it to the attention of the Project Coordinator.
Prepare for any monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsors.
Manage general housekeeping of the Pharmacy and Clean Room according to infection control standards
Interpret prescriptions and dispense drugs according to protocol.
Advise participants on the correct use of or adherence to drugs.
Maintain drug accountability records for all drugs.
Conduct stock control to ensure the correct availability of stock levels and expiry of drugs.
Administer, process and file relevant documentation.
Order medicines (scheduled, cold chain, comparative, concomitant and basic) from suppliers to ensure sufficient stock
Ensure appropriate destruction of all expired and quarantined drugs.
Maintain appropriate storage conditions
Manage all COVID trial Investigational product and lead the prepacking and delivery of medicines for study participants
Compile periodic drug accountability reports and study specific reports as and when required.
Complete Pharmacy CRFs and file accordingly.
Maintain and file all relevant pharmacy specific participant documentation.
Periodic review of all pharmacy SOP’s and quality management plan.
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc.
Required minimum education and training
Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
Required minimum work experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience (Clinical trial or Research Environment)
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
A certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and a Valid driver’s license will be an advantage.
Good administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Self-starter and take initiative.
Patient, tactful and empathetic towards participants.
Attention to detail.
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
TO APPLY
Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV – Please Apply Online
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications is 23 June 2020.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
Other Benefits: Medical Aid and Provident Fund
Ad Visible Until 23 June 2020
Ref: JHB002391/EvdM
Vacancy Type: Permanent. Apply Now
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