Pharmacist Assistant, Solutions

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**DSV - Global transport and logistics**

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Pharmacist Assistant, Solutions
Time Type: Full Time

**Minimum Requirements**

Grade 12

Accredited Post
- Basic Pharmacist Assistant/ pharmacist technician certificate;
Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

Advanced Computer Literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

**Job Related Requirements**

Minimum of 1 years’ experience in the pharmacy sector post the completion of the post-basic pharmacist assistant/ Pharmacist technician course.

**Added Advantages for this role**

GxP certification related to warehousing/ Distribution pharmacy.

**Main purpose of the role**

The successful incumbent will be obligated to ensure adherence to statutory requirements as outlined in the Pharmacy Act 53/1974, Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 101/1965 and all associated regulations. Commitment to quality in respect of pharmaceutical product integrity remains pivotal. Further to the said, with the DSV business’ participation in the Global HealthcareQMS certification - a voluntary standard maintained by DSV’s Global Healthcare Compliance Department - the incumbent is required to portray a Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Quality representative role, which endeavours to uphold the stated standard. This particular portfolio is perceived as a part-time role mainly determined by the facility’s assigned tier and, therefore, its associated capabilities. Regardless of full or part-time consideration, commitment to quality in respect of pharmaceutical product integrity remains pivotal with the incumbent, per occasion, portraying the role of the delegated representative acting on behalf of the Responsible Pharmacist. This done in good faith and ensuring appeasement of regulatory authorities, whether domestic or foreign, as and when required.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assit in upholding all compliance obligations set forth in the Pharmacy Act 53/1974, Medicines and Related Substances Act 101/1965 and associated regulations on behalf of the DSV Solutions’ business unit;
- Uphold GxP principles at the DSV Solutions Gauteng Park wholesale pharmacy;
- Support Responsible pharmacist through the communication of current issues ensuring ongoing HealthcareQMS compliance within the pharmaceutical instance;
- Active participation in audits whether internal, client, statutory or other. - Active participation in non-conformance closure through appropriate implementation of remedial action - Maintain the flow of product and ensure accurate record keeping;
- Active participation in stock disposition decisions in respect of product damage(s), market returns, product recalls and product complaints (pharmacovigilance); This being done under guidance of the Responsible Pharmacist and in support of same;
- Active participation in procedures associated with product lifecycle i.e. receiving, sampling, retention and other;
- Develop and implement operational processes, procedures, process flows and / or other written documentation in pursuit of pharmaceutical quality, as and when required;
- Active participation in CAPA process to ensure successful closure of identified shortcomings;
- Support the maintenance of DSV’s central reporting repository in respect of DSV Solutions Gauteng Park SLA’s;
- Liaise with client with regards to returned pharmaceutical product condition and disposition. - Active participation in continual improvement;
- Full participation in waste management while providing support to the Responsible pharmacist, operational management and / or other. - Proactive engagement within operational undertakings to ensure prompt escalation to the responsible pharmacist/ Quality Lead and relevant manager in the event of system failure and / or operational weaknesses or necessary enhancements;
- Facility and Equipment: Support Compliance Specialists to ensure facility is maintained in a compliant manner;