Research Pharmacist

Duties/Pligte

**Dispensing**- Dispensing medication to patients and participants in studies and clinical trials in an accurate manner.- Being up to date with each study's protocol/updates and carrying out duties according to the protocol.- As per SAHPRA legislation, GCP, GPP, SOP's and protocols.

**Dispensary Management**- Monitoring stock levels/expiry dates and ensuring adequate stock availability.- Orders for investigational product and dispensary stock.- Orders and oversight of stock ordered for bronchoscopy suite, Including scheduled drugs.- Receipt, storage, packing, dispensing, preparation, accountability, and destruction of IP.- Monitoring and reporting of any deviations from protocol (temperature excursions, non-conforming IP) as per trial-specific protocols and SOP.- Interacting with monitors, auditors and inspectors.- Monitoring and management of emergency trolley stock as per SAHPRA regulations.

**Drug Accountability**- Completing and reconciling IP accountability and all dispensing logs.- Completing preparation / reconstitution logs.- Performing manual accountability and patient adherence.- Daily pill pack preparation.- As per trial-specific protocols, pharmacy manual, working instructions, and SOP.

**Administrative Tasks**- Administration of the site SOP management system for the clinical team.- Reviewing and writing relevant Standard Operating Procedures.- Keeping adequate source documents.- Timely completion of time sheets.- Completing source documentation as per the sponsor, GCP, and SAHPRA requirements.- Report writing.

**Team functions**- Maintaining professional conduct and relationships at all times.- Training staff as required.- Assisting, supporting and participating in recruitment, retention and outreach programmes.- Maintaining confidentiality.

Job Requirements/Pos VereistesB. Pharm degree from an accredited university.- At least three years¿ experience as a dispensing pharmacist.- Registration as a pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.- Valid GCP training.- At least one year of research experience in clinical trials.- The ability to implement document version control.- The ability to solve problems independently and effectively.- A goal-oriented disposition.- Computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word and Excel).- Sound interpersonal skills.- Good written and verbal communication skills.- Fluency in English.

Recommendation/AanbevelingKnowledge and experience using document management software and tools.- Experience in facilitating training and conducting research.- Fluent in isiXhosa or Afrikaans.- A background in project planning and procurement.- Previous experience in Tuberculosis research.