Pharmacist | Desmond Tutu Health Foundation Careers South Africa

December 6, 2025 admin Uncategorized 0

Reference Number: DTHF-139
Location: Emavundleni Research Centre, Crossroads, Western Cape
Job Type: Contract (18-Month Fixed-Term)
Closing Date: 19 December 2025
Positions Available: 1

About Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF)

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a registered non-profit organization committed to excellence in HIV and related infectious disease research, treatment, training, and prevention across Southern Africa. DTHF provides a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative environment where talented individuals can realize their full potential while contributing to meaningful public health initiatives.

Position Overview

The Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical services at the Emavundleni Research Centre Pharmacy, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient management of investigational products (IPs) and related pharmaceutical activities. This role supports high-quality clinical research and participant care in line with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), SAHPRA, NIH, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a cutting-edge research environment that emphasizes innovation, compliance, and participant-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Management

  • Maintain pharmacy SOPs, establishment plans, and sections of Research Site Files.

  • Calibrate and maintain technical appliances, including temperature monitoring devices.

  • Enforce restricted access control to the pharmacy.

Investigational Product (IP) Management

  • Maintain adequate IP stock levels and store under correct conditions.

  • Label, dispense, and, if required, administer IPs according to protocol requirements.

  • Verify prescriptions and informed consent forms (ICFs) prior to dispensing.

  • Assign participants to IPs via randomization processes.

  • Receive, reconcile, and properly dispose of IPs per sponsor requirements.

Record Management

  • Maintain IP accountability and prescription records according to SAPC, SAHPRA, and ICH-GCP standards.

  • Ensure pharmacy files are inspection-ready at all times.

Clinic Support

  • Dispense medicines for STI and Family Planning clinics.

  • Assist with stock ordering and preparation of statistics.

  • Participate in monitoring visits, audits, trainings, and sponsor calls.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with SAPC registration.

  • 2–3 years post-community service experience as a pharmacist.

  • Injection technique training or willingness to be trained.

  • Excellent computer literacy (MS Office).

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

  • Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

  • Valid driver’s license and own transport preferred.

Advantageous

  • Clinical trials experience.

  • Aseptic injection and infusion preparation experience.

  • Human Subjects Protection (HSP) certification.

  • GCP training from an accredited provider (e.g., Crede).

Core Competencies

  • Strong planning and organizational skills.

  • Demonstrable team-player capabilities.

  • Ability to interact with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

  • Initiative, adaptability, and readiness to facilitate change.

  • Commitment to ethical and high-quality practice.

Why Join DTHF?

  • Contribute to innovative HIV and infectious disease research in Southern Africa.

  • Gain hands-on experience in clinical trials and pharmacy operations.

  • Work in a values-driven environment emphasizing Passion, Innovation, Progress, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

  • Access professional development, training, and networking opportunities within a leading non-profit health organization.

POPIA Compliance

By applying, candidates consent to DTHF processing their personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013. Data will be securely stored and used strictly for recruitment purposes.

How to Apply

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV, certified copy of highest qualification, and details of two contactable referees via email to HR@dthf.org.za with Reference DTHF-139.

  • Foreign applicants must attach a valid work permit.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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