Main purpose of the job :
- Dispenses medication to clinical trial patients according to good pharmacy practices and protocol ensuring legislation is adhered to
Location :
ILTBRU - Jose Pearson TB Hospital, GqeberhaKey performance areas :
Ensure compliance of drug usage by means of return productAccurately calculate and document the adherence to the product in the patient case fileVerify script to ensure accurate dispensingDispense medication in line with Standard Operating Procedures and protocolsEnsure competence in usage of the dispensing program by performing all dispensing procedures correctly according to SOPEnsure correct labelling of drug prior to dispensingEnsure integrity of drug prior to dispensing by checking expiry date and other physical characteristicsConduct proper product usage counselling as and when requiredPerform home visits to study participants when requiredEnsure monthly stock take of drugs as per project specific protocol requirementsEnsure constant supply of drugs based on patient demand by ordering drugs for the trial that you are responsible for at least two weeks prior to stock being depletedEnsure unused products and expired products are returned to supplier or destroyed as per project requirementEnsure that drugs are stored at the right temperatureEnsure regular daily checks of room temperature and that these checks are documentedEscalate any discrepancy in temperature as per the project requirementEnsure FIFE / FEFO principles are followed in the pharmacyVerify invoice to delivery and sign delivery note as acknowledgement of delivery and file all invoices appropriatelyEnsure proper storage immediately after receipt in line with protocol guidelinesEnsure that shipment (outgoing and incoming) is according to specified conditionsDocument Standard Operating Procedures and study specific or pharmacy related processesEnsure compliance statistics are correctly calculatedSet up a pharmacy establishment plan at the beginning of the trial and update annually if requiredEnsure SOPS are maintained and updated annually if requiredEnsure pharmacy registrations and pharmacy staff registrations is maintainedMaintain participants and medication documents upon dispensing of drugsCompile any reports as requested by projects from time to timeEnsure that all relevant documentation is forwarded to compliance or the monitor to ensure "sign on" to the respective projectKeep pharmacy signature logs and pre-subscriber logs updated whenever there is staff turnoverEnsure regulatory file is updated with current updatesTake ownership and accountability for tasks & activities and demonstrates effective self-managementEnsure high level of customer and patient centricity in all dealings with both internal and external customersRequired minimum education and training :
BPharm DegreeRequired minimum work experience :
Minimum 2 years experience (Community Service and Intern)Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :
Experience in ARV dispensing, GCP, High Attention to detail / Accuracy, Patience, Stock Management , Passionate / Caring, Numeracy skills, Ability to Prioritize, TenacityTO APPLY :
Only if you mee t 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 : 12 November 2025Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note :
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