Research Pharmacist

The successful incumbent will join the clinical research team at our Clinical Research Site in Durban.

Minimum Requirements
- Current registration as a practising Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
- Previous clinical trial/research pharmacy experience; GCP and Human Subjects Protections certification.
- The following would be advantageous but not compulsory:

- Experience in a hospital or local authority setting in dispensing ART and aseptic preparation of pharmaceutical injectable agents.
- Experience in a quality assurance role.
- Ability to provide medication adherence counselling.
- Fluency in isiZulu would be advantageous.
- Computer literate and experience in working with MS Office packages.

Personal Qualities and Competencies
- Attention to detail, with strong analytical ability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, without direct supervision and fit in well within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple daily priorities in a busy research facility.

Key Responsibilities
- Initiate pharmacy procedure set-up for specific study protocols, programmes and maintain procedures throughout the studies.
- Dispense and account for study and non-study medication.
- Procurement of study and non -study drug medication.
- Undertake QA/QC activities to prepare for monitor/audit visits and maintain quality standards in the pharmacy.
- Maintain pharmacy regulatory files and ensure pharmacy infrastructure and equipment are adequately maintained and serviced.

Policy

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person