To implement pharmaceutical services as per protocols for clinical research studies conducted at Wits RHI research sites
Location:
Wits RHI - 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre - Johannesburg
On the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floor
Key performance areas:
Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
Implement and maintain study-specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol for all relevant studies at the site
Assist in the setup of compliant pharmacy services at trial sites, in person, on calls, or via email
Perform periodic oversight of pharmacy services at trial sites and issue reports accordingly
Compile and revise study or pharmacy-related SOPs
Train staff on protocol and study specific SOPs
Maintain study documentation
Conduct internal and organization-wide monitoring and quality assurance
Identify any regulatory issues and bring them to the attention of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator
Prepare for any monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsors
Periodic review of all pharmacy SOPs and quality management plan
Manage general housekeeping of the Pharmacy and Clean Room according to infection control standards
Interpret prescriptions and dispense drugs according to protocol
Advise participants on the correct use of or adherence to drugs
Maintain drug accountability records for all drugs
Conduct stock control to ensure the correct availability of stock levels and expiry of drugs
Administer, process, and file relevant documentation
Order medicines (scheduled, cold chain, investigational and concomitant) from suppliers to ensure sufficient stock
Ensure appropriate destruction of all expired and quarantined drugs
Maintain appropriate storage conditions
Respond to temperature excursions and call-outs as necessary
Manage importation of study products and related supplies
Manage bulk orders and distribute stock to affiliated sites as required
Track stock levels at affiliated sites to ensure uninterrupted implementation of the trial
Oversight of study product management at affiliated sites
Setup and compile required files and SOPs for new studies
Compile periodic drug accountability reports and study-specific reports as and when required
Complete Pharmacy CRFs and file accordingly
Maintain and file all relevant pharmacy-specific participant documentation
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.
Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Verify the accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
Ensure errors on source documents e.g., CRF are corrected, initialed, and dated
Support the timely transmission/data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)
Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified
Required minimum education and training:
Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
Required minimum education and training:
Minimum of 4 years experience in research of which two should be in a clinical trial or research environment
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
A certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and a Valid driverxe2x80x99s license will be an advantage
Good administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Self-starter and take initiative
Patient, tactful, and empathetic toward participants
Attention to detail
Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
TO APPLY:
Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please Apply Online.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 10 August 2023.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.
Please note:
AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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