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At DHL Supply Chain South Africa we’re looking for…
A Responsible Pharmacist
Role Outline
To carry out the duties of a Responsible Pharmacist in accordance with the Section 22 (4), 22 (5) and Regulation 28 of the Pharmacy Act (Act no 53 of 1974), acting responsibly in the practice of a pharmacist in accordance also with the operational requirements of the Business.
General Responsibilities
Ensure that he/she continuously supervise the Wholesale Pharmacy in which he or she has been appointed.Ensure that persons employed in such Wholesale Pharmacy and who provide services that form part of the scope of practice of a pharmacist are appropriately registered with the council.Take corrective measures in respect of the deficiencies regarding inspection reports of regulatory bodies or in terms of the Medicines Control Act.Ensure that unauthorized persons do not obtain access to medicines or scheduled substances of the Wholesale Pharmacy premises outside of normal trading hours, or to take possession of the medicines without proper process.Establish policies and procedures for the employees of the Wholesale Pharmacy regarding the Acts performed and services provided in the Wholesale Pharmacy, and within the realms of a warehousing facility.Management and measurement of Service Quality Initiatives – monitoring the Service Quality KPIs, investigation and root cause analysis & support operations with correcting actions to ensure high service quality.Support OMS FC Implementation: Training and Coaching on Work Instructions and SOPs and other Elements aligned to site implementation resources and OMS FC Advisors.Ensuring awareness of customer and quality requirements throughout the organization.Ensure correct and effective record keeping of the purchase, ordering, picking, batch numbers, and dispatch or dispensing, possession and storage and safekeeping and return or medicines or scheduled substances.Compliance First Mindset: GMP, GDP, ISO 9001 and 13485 requirements; Act as the company representative with the local authorities by being named in the relevant GxP licences.To ensure that product complaints involving \"adverse drug reactions\" are recasted upon and followed up without delay involving the management of the DC or warehousing facility as and where required with urgency.To Ensure that goods returned to the wholesale via the retailer are handled in a procedurally correct manner at the warehousing facility, determining reasons for return and any further actions that need to be taken, which must then also be recorded. To authorise the return to saleable stock of any returned medicines in accordance with local legislation.To ensure that goods rejected at back door or otherwise are handled appropriately and correctly, and to be responsible for the final decision, after consultation with relevant personnel to destroy rejected goods, as and when required.Temperature monitoring of the warehouse and fridges where applicable, including temperature mapping as required. Ensure cold chain maintenance for thermolabile products where applicable.Training & Development: Understands and coach others on processes, tools and standards. Ensures training requirements are met. Identify and address skill gaps. Might also be required to train and develop Pharmacist Assistants.
Divisional and Functional Experience
Working knowledge of the Medicine control Act Good analytical and numerical skills: Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing using applications such as Microsoft Office for tracking, analyzing, and communicating related data. Excellent communicator (verbal & written) Computer literate (Word, Excel & Email, & Associated pharmaceutical programs) In depth understanding of process improvement tools, change management tools and LEAN approaches. Working experience in suitable environment (Warehousing or Supply Chain) of 3 - 5 years.Relevant knowledge of Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974. Influencing, persuading, negotiating. Sound judgement. Sensitivity to people issues. Creativity and innovation skills.
Education / Qualification / Certification Requirements
Matric Relevant Degree (B.Pharm Degree) SAPC Pharmacist Registration Certified Quality Auditor
Languages
· English - verbal and written.