PHARMACISTS - Females Rising Through Education, Support and Health (FRESH)

Company information

Company

HST Careers

Division

FRESH

Females Rising through Education, Support and Health

Province

KwaZulu-Natal

District

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Location

Umlazi

Job Specification Information

Title

PHARMACISTS - Females Rising Through Education, Support and Health (FRESH)

Description

The Health Systems Trust (HST) seeks to appoint a Pharmacist for the FRESH (Females Rising Through Education, Support and Health) Clinical Research Site to provide pharmaceutical support within the eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and oversight of investigational medicinal products within FRESH, as well as liaising with relevant stakeholders, sponsors, and multidisciplinary partner teams in support of the FRESH site. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable subject to continuation of funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides accurate and efficient dispensing of medication. • Investigational Product Supply Management. • Review trial protocols and assess pharmacy capacity and capability. • Facilitates rapport between the Department of Pharmacy, principal investigators, clinical trial co-ordinators, research assistants and trial sponsors. • Deliver training to staff on managing Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs). • Maintain pharmacy site files to ensure they are inspection-ready. • Operational research audits and inspections at the clinic. • Supervision of and assistance for ethical stock control and support for full stock-taking of Investigational Products. • Ensuring compliance with good clinical/pharmacy practice. • Monitoring of pharmacy records. • Ensuring synergy across Department of Health (DoH) programmes. • Supporting all HST initiatives and projects, and integration with other HST programmes. • Maintaining effective communication with the sponsors. • Performing related administrative and housekeeping tasks and other functions as deemed necessary. • Representing FRESH in stakeholder meetings and workshops when requested.

Key Attributes

• Presentation skills • Good counselling, interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to lead and work as a part of team • Willingness and passion for serving people living with HIV • Computer literacy, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills • Accuracy and attention to detail • Information management skills • Fluency in English and isiZulu would be an advantage. • GCP certification.

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• B.Pharm degree • Completion of one year of Community Service • Mandatory: A registration certificate from the South African Pharmacy Council indicating registration as a Pharmacist • A valid South African driver’s licence (Code 8/10)

Experience Required

• Experience with HIV,AIDS and sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment regimens and adherence issues. • Knowledge of the DoH ordering channels, and a sound understanding of drug-supply management and good pharmacy practice

Remuneration

A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job Grading System will be offered.

Other Job Details

• Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • The applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: • Preference will be given to applicants residing in the province supported by this project. • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 15 March 2026 HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST PROMOTES EMPLOYMENT EQUITY. Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males, African females and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.