Pharmacist (Locum - Wits RHI)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
• It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To implement pharmaceutical services as per protocols for clinical research studies conducted at Wits RHI research sites

• Maria Rantho Clinic (Soshanguve)
• Phedisong 1 Clinic (Ga-Rankuwa)

• Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Implement and maintain study specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol
• Provide training and mentorship to the project team on all pharmaceutical aspects of the project, including but not limited to stock management, dispensing and pharmacovigilance
• Maintain study documentation
• Conduct internal monitoring and quality control/assurance
• Identify any regulatory issues and bring it to the attention of the study investigators
• Prepare for any monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsors
• Support the general housekeeping of the DoH site pharmacies according to infection control standards
• Supervise the dispensing processes followed by NIMART-trained nurses in line with the protocol and local regulations
• Provide education 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) to ensure sufficient stock
• Ensure appropriate destruction of all expired and quarantined drugs
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions
• Compile periodic drug accountability reports and study specific reports as and when required
• Oversee the completion and filing of Pharmacy Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Maintain and file all relevant pharmacy specific participant documentation
• Support the documentation and reporting of adverse events in study participants
• Periodic review of all pharmacy SOP’s and quality management plan
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including DoH, regional pharmacy, funders, private health service providers, partners and relevant Wits RHI structures
• Serve as a representative of the pharmacy
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Verify accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
• Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialled and dated
• Support the timely transmission/data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)
• Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
• Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
• Valid driver’s license and own transport required

• South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience of which one should be in a clinical trial or research environment

• Interest and expertise in HIV prevention, STI management, adolescent health and/or sexual and reproductive health
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice
• Well organised, ordered, systematic and analytical
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Assertive, confident and adaptable
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Display a concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients’ needs and requirements
• Able to prioritise own work load, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity
• 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 on-going training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• 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: 08 December 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
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