Pharmacist – 12‑Month Sessional Contract at Wits PHRU

About the role

The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) is seeking a qualified pharmacist for a 12‑month sessional contract to support clinic pharmacy operations, clinical trial drug management and regulatory compliance at Tshepong Hospital in Klerksdorp.

Key responsibilities

• Execute all dispensary duties in line with South African regulations, GCP and GPP standards.
• Supervise Basic, Post‑Basic and qualified Pharmacy Assistants.
• Identify and report pharmacy‑related issues to the Principal Investigator, Programme Manager and Pharmacy Management.
• Liaise with study sponsors and regulatory bodies during monitoring and audit visits.
• Develop project‑specific pharmacy procedures, medication ordering, receipt, dispensing, return and destruction processes.
• Maintain accurate drug accountability, inventory controls and monthly stock checks.
• Provide patient counselling on medication use and corrective actions when needed.
• Implement Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities for clinical trials.

Required profile

• Registered pharmacist with a valid South African pharmacy council registration.
• Experience in clinical trial pharmacy, GCP/GPP environments or similar research settings.
• Strong understanding of SOPs, regulatory requirements and drug accountability.

Required skills

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation
• Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) for clinical studies
• Pharmacy inventory management and stock reconciliation
• Clinical trial medication handling and documentation