JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review and verify prescriptions written by clinicians to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and adherence to study protocols or standard treatment guidelines.
• Prepare and dispense study medications in compliance with the drug management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of stock movements and dispensing logs as required by the SOPs, protocol and regulatory authority.
• Conduct quarterly inventory audits of pharmacy stock, ensuring adequate supplies and proper storage conditions, with immediate reporting of discrepancies.
• Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly dispensing reports, including documentation required for research trial audits and monitoring visits.
• Support investigational drug accountability by maintaining proper documentation of receipt, storage, dispensation, return, and destruction of study medications according to study-specific SOPs, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sponsor protocols regarding handling, labeling, blinding, and shipment of investigational medicinal products (IMPs).
• Participate in protocol development meetings, site initiation visits, and monitor visits as needed to ensure pharmacy readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with the study coordinator and principal investigator to ensure drug supply continuity, adherence to randomization procedures, and accurate documentation for audits and inspections.

Documentation

• Provide drug dispensing documentation and tracking.
• Complete and maintain current training and certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).

Team Work/Collaboration

• Will attend all study meetings to discuss patient care and other team-related activities

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in pharmacy

Person Specification

Qualification, Skills, and Abilities:

• Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a clinical setting
• Must have registered with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills.
• An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while functioning as a good team player.