Pharmacist (12 Month Sessional Contract - Wits PHRU)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996
• The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation, and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children
• In recent years, the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To implement the required pharmacy related duties for PHRU Clinic access according to PHRU Standard Operating Procedures, Sponsor requirements and local (South African) Regulatory requirements

• PHRU - Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp

• Execute all duties, responsibilities and functions in a professional manner within applicable legislation
• Ensure compliance and adherence to GCP and GPP and adherence to unit and department specific SOPs
• Perform all allocated general dispensary duties
• Supervision of Basic, Post Basic and qualified Pharmacist Assistants
• Ensure any pharmacy related problems identified in clinical study/project or access programme are immediately brought to the attention of the PI, Programme/Project Manager and Pharmacy Management where applicable
• To be the primary liaison for allocated projects with the study/study PI and/or Programme/Project Manager where applicable, for any pharmacy related issues
• Meet with sponsor/programme personnel at regularly intervals and with regulatory personnel at any monitoring/auditing visit(s)
• Ensure a thorough understanding and follow the project protocols, unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Practice Guidelines (WPGs) and the Study Specific Procedure (SSP) manuals
• Develop project/study specific procedures and general pharmacy plans in accordance to sponsor requirements
• To ensure that medication (treatment/study drug) is ordered, received, dispensed, returned and destroyed appropriately according to specific sponsor/study requirements and to ensure that these actions are documented accurately and timeously
• Safe storage and monitoring of IP
• Ensure that drug accountability is done and completed accurately for each subject enrolled in a study according to all prescribed guidelines and regulations
• Ensure that accurate compliance monitoring is done and documented appropriately
• To instruct patients on the proper use of the drugs that they are taking and stress the importance of following these instructions and to take any required corrective actions where problems have been identified
• Perform monthly stock checks and any required study specific inventory controls and reports
• Contribute to the pharmacy’s expansion plan where required, to assure adequate and effective running of the pharmacy
• To develop/implement and conduct Quality Control and Assurance (QC and QA) activities for designated clinical trials and troubleshoot should problems exist in QC and QA processes
• Refer to monitoring reports, minutes of meetings, identify trends and develop training sessions based on required and identified problem areas
• Meet deadlines for reports/feedback/action to projects and pharmacy management timeously
• Ensure all queries are attended to appropriately and in a timely manner
• Assist both internal and external stakeholders for all pharmacy related queries
• Ability to work on different protocols concurrently
• Participate in team meetings as required and provide constructive feedback and support to other team members
• Provide any necessary training to pharmacy staff to ensure effective running of studies
• Responsible Pharmacist to ensure that all medication is dispensed before the end of each day
• All necessary steps must be taken to ensure the participant is never without medication
• Require good organizational, administrative and analytical skills; good writing and presentation skills; attention to detail; Problem solving skills; Good time management skills
• Ability to work independently but must be a team player when required
• Assertive; Proactive; Innovative; Flexible, Ability to train study teams if required
• Develop/review pharmacy related SOP’s
• It is expected that you will be willing to work in a complex and diverse environment where patience and precision in dealing with co-workers is crucial

• Matric
• Pharmacy Degree (B.Pharm)
• Experience in sterile/vaccine preparation is an advantage

• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

• At least one year working experience as a Pharmacist
• Clinical Research experience will be advantageous

• Excellent administration skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Sound problem solving skills
• Possess strong organisational skills and excellent time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to meet pharmacy and project needs
• Proficient computer skills
• Team player
• Conflict management
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP)
• Proactive
• Cheerful, professional and customer-oriented team-conscious attitude to service, including within multi-disciplinary team and internal and external stakeholders is essential
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV including a one pager Cover letter
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• 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
• Closing date: 11 June 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

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