SUMMARY:
A Pharmacist (Sessional) - Contract vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (Wits VIDA) in Soweto, Johannesburg - Gauteng.
POSITION INFO:
Background
The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).
Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials, immunizing pregnant women to protect their infants against disease (including influenza, Group B streptococcus, and respiratory syncytial virus), and the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) initiatives.
In 2020, VIDA commenced two international trials on COVID-19 vaccines amongst several other COVID-19 studies. World Health Organization position papers directly refer to the work conducted by RMPRU and have used such data generated to inform policy and recommendations for vaccine implementation globally and here in South Africa.
By combining clinical, microbiological, and epidemiological expertise in an African setting, the unit has made significant contributions in vaccine development against the leading respiratory and enteric pathogens contributing to under-5 childhood morbidity and mortality in Africa and other low and middle-income countries.
Main purpose of the job
- To prepare and dispense Investigational Product to subjects on clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Trial Protocols and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)
Location
- VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Key performance areas
- Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures
- Implement and maintain study-specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol
- Conduct internal monitoring and quality assurance
- Identify any regulatory issues and bring them to the attention of the Project Coordinator
- Prepare for monitoring and audit visits from sponsors or regulatory authorities
- Communicate with other team members including medical officers, study coordinators and research assistants to ensure compliance with the study protocol
- Interpret prescriptions and dispense medication/Investigational Product (IP) according to study protocols and Good Pharmacy Practice
- Advise participants on the correct use of medication or IP
- Maintain accountability records for all medication and IP
- Order medication and perform stock control to ensure adequate stock levels
- Process and file all relevant documentation including all relevant pharmacy specific participant documentation
- Ensure appropriate destruction of expired and unusable medication or IP according to the study-specific protocol or GPP
- Maintain appropriate storage conditions of medication and IP
- Perform daily temperature monitoring on medication and IP and report temperature deviations to the appropriate person in a timely manner
- Compile study-specific reports as and when required
- Manage general housekeeping of Pharmacy
- Deputize for responsible pharmacist
Required minimum education and training
- BPharm Degree
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) advantageous
Professional Body Registration
- South African Pharmacy Council
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities
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Experience in clinical trials will be advantageous
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High Attention to detail/accuracy
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Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Patient, tactful and empathetic towards participants
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Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work extra hours if required from time to time
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum 2 years work experience as a Pharmacist
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 08 September 2021.
- 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.
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