PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to implement and maintain operational procedures for a clinical trial pharmacy for the RHRU.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• To carry out pharmacy related trial duties in several clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)  and Good Pharmacy Practice  (GPP) standards
• To ensure that investigational study drug and non investigational drugs are received appropriately according to sponsor/study requirements and any drugs received from any other pharmacy are appropriately tracked and received
• To liaise with local drug suppliers during ordering of study related medication
• To conduct drug inventories accurately such that the information is easily accessible for re-ordering from suppliers and for trial reporting
• To counsel participants on the proper use of the drugs that they are taking, and stress the importance of  compliance to the recommended regimens per protocol
• Meet with sponsor/study personnel at study initiation, and regulatory personnel at any monitoring/auditing visit(s)
• Assist the Pharmacist of Record in drafting, maintenance and implementation of the Pharmacy plan per each study guideline
• Serve as a back-up to the PoR in the event the PoR is unavailable
• Participate in study related conference calls as required
• RESEARCH DUTIES:
• To collect and/or monitor the quality of clinical data captured, and provide written progress reports where required
• Monitor Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and GPP requirements and implement these requirements.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are appropriately created and adapted for use in  each study as required, followed and revised as required if needed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy
• Demonstrated, strong administrative skills
• Experience in retail and/or hospital pharmacy
• Experience in clinical trials/research studies, and Good Clinical Practice, or in the field of sexual and reproductive health and/or women’s health will be an advantage
• A valid driver’s licence

If you fit the criteria and would like to apply for this exciting position, please send your CV and detailed covering letter to:  The Human Resources Department, Reproductive Health Research Unit.  E-mail cslinger@rhru.co.za are preferred, but faxed applications will be accepted on 086 681 3471.  For more information contact the Recruitment Consultant, Carmen Slinger on 011 358 5476

Closing date: 31 January 2010