Pharmacist (Wits ILTBRU)

Background Background : The Isango Lethu TB Research Unit is a clinical research site in the Eastern Cape South Africa operated by the Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU) a division of the Wits Health Consortium The unit focuses on conducting clinical trials for more effective tolerable and shorter treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) Main purpose of the job Main purpose of the job : Dispenses medication to clinical trial patients according to good pharmacy practices and protocol ensuring legislation is adhered to Location Location : ILTBRU - Jose Pearson TB Hospital Gqeberha Key performance areas Ensure compliance of drug usage by means of return product Accurately calculate and document the adherence to the product in the patient case file Verify script to ensure accurate dispensing Dispense medication in line with Standard Operating Procedures and protocols Ensure competence in usage of the dispensing program by performing all dispensing procedures correctly according to SOP Ensure correct labelling of drug prior to dispensing Ensure integrity of drug prior to dispensing by checking expiry date and other physical characteristics Conduct proper product usage counselling as and when required Perform home visits to study participants when required Ensure monthly stock take of drugs as per project specific protocol requirements Ensure 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 depleted Ensure unused products and expired products are returned to supplier or destroyed as per project requirement Ensure that drugs are stored at the right temperature Ensure regular daily checks of room temperature and that these checks are documented Escalate any discrepancy in temperature as per the project requirement Ensure FIFE / FEFO principles are followed in the pharmacy Verify invoice to delivery and sign delivery note as acknowledgement of delivery and file all invoices appropriately Ensure proper storage immediately after receipt line with protocol guidelines Ensure that shipment (outgoing and incoming) according to specified conditions Document Standard Operating Procedures and study specific or pharmacy related processes Ensure compliance statistics are correctly calculated Set up a pharmacy establishment plan at the beginning of the trial and update annually if required Ensure SOPS are maintained and updated annually if required Ensure pharmacy registrations and pharmacy staff registrations is maintained Maintain participants and medication documents upon dispensing of drugs Compile any reports as requested by projects from time to time Ensure that all relevant documentation is forwarded to compliance or the monitor to ensure sign on to the respective project Keep pharmacy signature logs and pre-subscriber logs updated whenever there is staff turnover Ensure regulatory file is updated with current updates Take ownership and accountability for tasks & activities and demonstrates effective self-management Ensure high level of customer and patient centricity in all dealings with both internal and external customers Required minimum education and training BPharm Degree Required minimum work experience Minimum 2 years experience (Community Service and Intern) Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilitiesExperience in ARV dispensing GCP High Attention to detail / Accuracy Patience Stock Management Passionate / Caring Numeracy skills Ability to Prioritize Tenacity To apply Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please 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 conditions. Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Closing date : 12 November 2025. Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing date. Employment Equity 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. Other information Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : 2 years Vacancy : 1 Key skills LTC Pharmacy, Hospital Experience, Pharmacy Software, Continuous Improvement, Go, Infusion Experience, Pharmacy Residency, Training & Development, Order Entry, Epic, Clinical Pharmacy Experience, Compounding Medications #J-18808-Ljbffr