Job Description

PHARMACIST
EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
EMAVUNDLENI RESEARCH CENTRE, CROSSROADS
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations' exciting future.
The Pharmacist will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical services at the Emavundleni Research Centre Pharmacy in accordance with the requirements of the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and all Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines.
The main purpose of this role will be to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient management of investigational products and related pharmaceutical activities that support high-quality clinical research and participant care.
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy with Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist
• At least 2- 3 years working experience, as a pharmacist, after completion of community service
• Injection Technique training or willing to be trained
• Excellent Computer literacy (Ms Office)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to use own initiative and facilitate change
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• Work Standards
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrable team player capabilities
• Ability to interact with all stakeholders at various levels in the organization
• Valid Driver's licence and own transport preferable

Advantageous:

• Clinical Trials experience
• Experience with aseptic injection and infusion preparation
• Human Subjects Protection (HSP) certification
• GCP training with an accredited provider (e.g. Crede)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Pharmacy SOPs and Establishment Plans
• Maintain Pharmacy sections of the Research Site Files
• Maintain Pharmacy technical appliances - calibrate temperature monitoring devices
• Maintain restricted access control to pharmacy
• Investigational Product (IP) Management
• Maintain adequate stock levels of IP at the site
• Store IP under correct conditions at the site
• Label IP prior to dispensing
• Check prescriptions prior to randomization / dispensing IP
• Check ICF correctly signed and dated prior to randomizing or dispensing IP
• Assign participants to IP - randomization
• Dispense IP as per specific protocol requirements
• Administer IP (If required)
• Receive and reconcile IP returns
• Store IP (used and unused) on site until monitor confirms IP accountability
• Dispose of used IP as per sponsor requirements
• Record Management
• Maintain IP accountability records in accordance with the standards required by the SAPC, SAHPRA and ICH-GCP
• Maintain prescription records against which IP is dispensed
• STI and Family Planning Clinic
• Capture scripts and dispense medicines.
• Assist with the ordering of stock and preparation of statistics.
• Participate in monitoring visits and audits as necessary
• Ensure pharmacy files are inspection ready
• Attend trainings and sponsor calls
• Perform all the applicable duties as described in Good Pharmacy Practice

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 19th December 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
This job may be removed before it expires.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.

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