Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are seeking to appoint a Distribution Responsible Pharmacist. The candidate will report into the Quality Compliance Executive.
Job Purpose:
To manage compliance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Act 101 of 1965 and the Pharmacy Act, Act 53 of 1974, ensuring adherence to GWDP/GPP/GMP principles and continuous Pharmacist supervision during operating hours.
Key Performance Areas:
- Manage compliance with relevant Acts related to the procurement, storage, assembly, distribution, and delivery of Medicines.
- Perform batch recalls/withdrawals, self-inspection audits, and ensure compliance to GWDP/GPP/GMP principles.
- Ensure continuous Pharmacist supervision of premises during operating hours.
- Manage other Pharmacists and Pharmacist Assistants employed at the specific site.
- Ensure emergency services are available at the specific branch and manage processes required to deliver these services.
Duties:
- Understand the requirements of the Medicines and Related Substances Act and Pharmacy Act, keeping up-to-date with amendments.
- Ensure required registrations and licenses are current for the specific branch.
- Maintain safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines during storage and handling.
- Conduct new customer validations and regular reviews of customer access to scheduled medicines.
- Maintain the Site master file and establish the Quality Manual for the specific branch.
- Ensure contracts/SLA’s are in place with all 3rd party contractors.
- Perform Vendor audits on local 3rd party contractors when required.
- Liaise with Inspectors from the Medicines Control Council and ensure compliance with recommendations.
- Take corrective measures regarding inspection reports and document shortcomings.
- Monitor and control the distribution of SOP’s and ensure strict implementation.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping and pest control are maintained.
- Conduct monthly documented Self Inspections Audits.
- Ensure effective Risk Management processes are in place.
- Monitor and ensure safe and effective storage conditions for products.
- Conduct weekly reviews of compliance with cold chain packaging protocols.
- Administer and coordinate batch recalls/withdrawal activities.
- Manage the process for the destruction of damaged and unsafe stock.
- Ensure all personnel involved in wholesaling or distribution activities are trained.
- Address and resolve any technical complaints regarding stock.
- Perform temperature mapping and monitoring of facilities.
- Ensure continuous Pharmacist supervision during operating hours.
- Oversee daily activities of other Pharmacists and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Manage and control S6 and specified S5 products.
- Ensure emergency services are available and monitored.
Skills:
- Current valid registration in good standing with SAPC
- Management/supervisory skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge:
- Pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution
- Pharmaceutical Industry Laws, regulations, and Ethics
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Honesty and integrity
- Legal compliance
Minimum Job Related Experience:
5 years experience in the wholesale Pharmaceutical Industry.
N.B: We endeavor to provide feedback to all candidates whenever possible, however, if you don't hear from us within 14 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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