Main purpose of the job :
- To implement pharmaceutical services as per protocols for clinical research studies conducted at Wits RHI research sites
Location :
7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)Key performance areas :
Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirementsImplement and maintain study specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol for all relevant studies at siteAssist in setup of compliant pharmacy services at trial sites, in person, on calls or via emailPerform periodic oversight of pharmacy services at trial sites and issue reports accordinglyCompile and revise study or pharmacy related SOPsTrain staff on protocol and study specific SOPsMaintain study documentationConduct internal and organization-wide monitoring and quality assuranceIdentify any regulatory issues and bring it to the attention of the Project Manager and Principal InvestigatorPrepare for any monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsorsPeriodic review of all pharmacy SOPs and quality management planManage general housekeeping of the Pharmacy and Clean Room according to infection control standardsInterpret prescriptions and dispense drugs according to protocolAdvise participants on the correct use of or adherence to drugsMaintain drug accountability records for all drugsConduct stock control to ensure the correct availability of stock levels and expiry of drugsAdminister, process and file relevant documentationOrder medicines (scheduled, cold chain, investigational and concomitant) from suppliers to ensure sufficient stockEnsure appropriate destruction of all expired and quarantined drugsMaintain appropriate storage conditionsRespond to temperature excursions and call outs as necessaryManage importation of study products and related suppliesManage bulk orders and distribute stock to affiliated sites as requiredTrack stock levels at affiliated sites to ensure uninterrupted implementation of the trialOversight of study product management at affiliated sitesSetup and compile required files and SOPs for new studiesCompile periodic drug accountability reports and study specific reports as and when requiredComplete Pharmacy CRFs and file accordinglyMaintain and file all relevant pharmacy specific participant documentationComply 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 neededEnsure errors on source documents e.g., CRFs are corrected, initialled, and datedSupport 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 reviewsAssist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identifiedRequired minimum education and training :
Bachelor of Pharmacy DegreeProfessional Body Registration :
South African Pharmacy CouncilRequired minimum work experience :
Minimum of 4 years experience in research of which two should be in clinical trial or research environmentDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :
A certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Valid drivers license will be an advantageGood administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAble to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Self-starter and take initiativePatient, tactful and empathetic towards participants.Attention to detailExceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etcCoach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisationPromote harmony, teamwork and sharing of informationTO APPLY :
Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date : 18 November 2025Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note :
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