Pharmacist

The Pharmacist will support all NACOSA's clinical related work, with specific deliverables related to the People Who Use Drugs (PWUD), (Adolescent & Youth) AYP, SW (Sex Worker Programme), and COVID Project.

Born out of a movement to draft the first national strategic plan for AIDS, NACOSA has played an important role in mobilising an effective, multi-sectoral response to HIV, AIDS and TB - South Africa's main public health challenges.

NACOSA is now a leading community service organisation, working collectively to build strong, equal and healthy communities free from the burden of HIV, AIDS, TB and GBV.

We do this by strengthening community systems, mobilising and managing resources, facilitating networking and collaborations, providing and enabling access to servicesand advocating, learning and sharing collectively.

NACOSA works at all levels - from international agencies, the corporate sector, research institutions and government, right though to local services and small, community groups.

• Review and update clinical process and documents in line with SANC and Pharmacy Council Guidelines
• Review our PSM (Procurement and Supply Management) plan to update and scrutinize whether all the Pharmacy guidelines are covered to ensure compliance.
• Assist with the process to review and update Pharmaceutical and clinical related standard operating procedures.
• Assist to review the current Health Product list and recommend updates or changes to ensure that the health care needs are effectively addressed.
• Work with various subrecipient organisations to support the implementation of their Prep Plan and advise on processes to ensure the necessary licenses are in place so that the plan can be executed while remaining compliant to legislation.
• Assist to review and update training material on pharmaceutical related matters.
• Guide the process to ensure dispensing licenses are in place at subrecipient level where needed.
• Perform a general review of the level of compliance with pharmaceutical regulations across subrecipients and provide recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Provide mentoring support to NACOSA's internal Post-Basic Pharmacist Assist.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
• Registration with Pharmacy Council.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar NGO, clinical programmes, or clinical health care setting
• A thorough working understanding HIV/AIDS/TB/STI and COVID1
• Excellent project management skills
• Previous experience as specialist as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in Capacity Building and Training related to pharmaceutical matters.
• Provide technical guidance to implementers and programme/clinical staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in one or more South African languages besides English a distinct advantage.
• Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be a benefit.
• South African national or permanent residence is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel regularly in South-Africa (travel cost to be covered)

• Sensitive to issues around key populations at risk for HIV, as well as issues relating to gender and sexuality, and a commitment to evidenceinformed, rightsbased HIV programming
• Can work without supervision; comfortable with diversity; nonjudgmental; flexible.
• Must be highly organised, deadline driven and efficient with planning skills and a proactive and positive approach.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, and to coordinate multiple inputs to tight deadlines, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.