Job Ref #: DTHF-156
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

RESEARCH PHARMACIST

TWO (2) YEARS FIXED-TERM (FULL-TIME)

PHILIPPI VILLAGE: REACH PROJECT

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The main responsibility of this position will be to manage the research pharmacies in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice and Good Pharmacy Practice Guidelines (GCP and GPP). Assistance within the Community Heath Centre pharmacy may be required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy with Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist
• At least 2 years working experience as a Research Pharmacist
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
• Stock management skills and experience
• Excellent Computer literacy (Ms. Office)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to use own initiative and facilitate change
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• Work Standards
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrable team player capabilities
• Ability to interact with all stakeholders at various levels in the organization
• Willing to work at Philippi Village Area

Advantageous

• Warehouse experience

Responsibilities:

• Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance – assist with development, implementation and maintenance of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures and Establishment Plans according to international regulatory standards; ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all applicable legislation
• Concomitant medication management, medication is handled according to SA Pharmacy Council and SAHPRA requirements  
• Investigational Product (IP) Management – study protocol is managed and distributed according to protocol
• Record Management – records are accurately and timeously captured according to study protocols

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 28 May 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.