MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The successful incumbent will be obligated to ensure adherence to statutory requirements as outlined in the Pharmacy Act 53/1974, Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 101/1965 and all associated regulations. Commitment to quality in respect of pharmaceutical product integrity remains pivotal, with the incumbent acting as the deputy responsible pharmacist to regulatory authorities, whether domestic or foreign, as and when required.

Tertiary Qualification(s)

Bachelor of Pharmacy; Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.

Matric essential

Job-related Requirements

Minimum of 2years' experience in either Warehousing, Distribution or Production OR 4 years in Retail/Hospital experiencein the Pharmacy sector after completion of qualification.

Electives

• Ability to interpret pharmacy legislation;
• Prepare and implement necessary policies, procedures and codes of practice;
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach and continuously develop pharmaceutical quality, and other related obligations
• An understanding of pharmaceutical production, whether large or small-scale;
• An understanding of quality assurance and audit processes in relation to the pharmaceutical industry and associated quality management systems
• Experience in a warehouse / distribution centre environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume responsibility for all compliance obligations set forth in the Pharmacy Act 53/1974, Medicines and Related Substances Act 101/1965 and associated regulations on behalf of the DSV Solutions' business unit;
• Upholding GxP principles at the DSV Solutions Gauteng Park wholesale pharmacy;
• Deputy Responsible Pharmacist to the DSV Solutions Gauteng Park wholesale pharmacy;
• Co-ordinate repackaging of medicines, as and when required;
• Co-ordinate the destruction of medicine according to client- and regulatory requirements, as and when required;
• Aid in remedying warehouse control- and management system discrepancies;
• Maintain the flow of product and ensure accurate record keeping;
• Active participation in stock disposition decisions in respect of product damage(s), market returns, product recalls and product complaints (pharmacovigilance);
• Active participation in procedures associated with product lifecycle i.e. receiving, sampling, retention and other;
• Develop and implement operational processes, procedures, process flows and / or other written documentation in pursuit of pharmaceutical quality, as and when required;
• Assist with audit undertaking whether internal- or external audits, including but not limited to, procedure self inspections, supplier-, client- and regulatory audits;
• Active participation in CAPA process to ensure successful closure of identified shortcomings;
• Support the maintenance of DSV's central reporting repository in respect of DSV Solutions Gauteng Park SLA's;
• Data analysis, report execution and process improvement in support of solution development, implementation and operational excellence, as and when required;
• Act as tutor to pharmacist assistants and be registered as such with the South African Pharmacy Council;
• Provide assistance and apply knowledge, where needed, for general functions;
• Review temperature monitoring equipment and related data, as and when required;
• Active participation with facilities' resources and infrastructure maintenance including but not limited to temperature probes, scale calibration and related; and
• Close relations (including training & coaching) with Operational team members, Projects and Engineering-, DSV Learning and Development department, business units and DSV clients in the development and implementation of customised solutions

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.