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COMPANY: NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd

DIVISION: Production

DEPARTMENT: Radiopharmaceuticals

VACANCY: Production Pharmacist

SALARY BAND: Hay Level 16 (ND1)

REF NO: EC15540

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ABOUT NTP RADIOISOTOPES:

NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd is a subsidiary of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa). We are headquartered at the world-class Pelindaba Nuclear Facility near Pretoria, South Africa.

NTP is a leading global producer and supplier of radioisotope-based diagnostic imaging and therapy products, and exports to 50 countries around the world.

The NTP brand is built around values of excellence, safety, accountability, reliability and growth. Transformation is at the very heart of what we do at every level and we are committed to an extensive cultural change process that will enable us to ensure our world-class legacy well into the future.

As part of ensuring the sustainable, profitable future of nuclear radiation products, we have committed to systemic engagement with and improvement of our business relationships with partners and subsidiaries, and ensuring that our operating model, our leadership, and our people are supported and enabled through these processes. Enterprise Development forms a key part of our strategy for sustainability.

For more information on NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd visit: www.ntp.co.za

Position overview

NTP is looking for a Production Pharmacist who will be accountable for providing production services to NTP through Radiopharmaceutical leadership and guidance to ensure that production strategic objectives are met. This includes the development and deployment of the necessary production management systems and infrastructure to ensure that projects, facilities and process comply with good pharmaceutical practice and all regulatory requirements.

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Job Profile:

The incumbent will be required to ensure a routine production of all NTP’s Radiopharmaceutical products. Provide customer satisfaction with regards to product quality and reliability, i.e. time delivery while minimising production costs.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Product Availability and Customer Satisfaction

Compound and dispense of FDG and possibly other Radioactive isotopes; Labelling of Radioactive isotopes; Manufacture of Medical Radioactive products in accordance with cGMP requirements; Ensure product is dispensed to quality on time; Ensure efficient product packaging and verification system; Allocate resources and coordinate activities to meet production plan; Explore ways of increasing efficiencies through achieving more product with same (or

less) inputs, without compromising quality; Continuously monitor and improve processes and systems to achieve departmental

objectives; Manage customer complaints, deviations and surveillances by implementing the

corrective actions thereof; Production planning and on time supply of product; Product adherence to customer specification; Effective preparation of reagents according to cGMP and ISO requirements; Effective component/material control to ensure availability according to ISO requirements; Effective utilisation or resources to keep processes cost effective; Maintenance of an ISO Quality Management System; Effective communication with support functions from orders receipt to product shipments;

and Continual staff training and effective staff management.

Quality Assurance

Check all reagents / materials to be used are released and have approval; Ensure completion of all batch records and log sheets in accordance with GDP principles; Ensure all equipment in use is calibrated; Release final product by ensuring that all quality control tests have been completed and

that all parameters are within specification; Oversee that all production is performed according SOPs; Oversee processes and ensure CGMP compliance;



Train personnel in CGMP and SOPs; and Continuous re-evaluation of SOPs in order to maximize efficiency of pharmacists and

other staff members.

Marketing and Product Development

Keep abreast of new developments in Radiopharmaceuticals. This involves pharmacists being actively involved in continuing education and self-study sessions;

Perform periodic account visits and analysing trends in ordering patterns; Sourcing of Cyclotron/F-18 based products and services relevant to the local nuclear

medicine community; Expansion of the Radiopharmaceutical client base and services rendered and Continuous evaluation of methods to maximise company profitability.

Draw on Internal Cross-Functional Resources

Use SHEQ and Regulatory inputs throughout production processes and activities; Embed disciplines within production functions; Ensure production staff embrace safety and quality disciplines at all times; View adherence to SHEQ and Regulatory as essential parts of NTP’s business model in

order to serve the interests of all stakeholders; Liaise with the Maintenance, Engineering & Projects and Waste departments to manage

facility, equipment, processes and waste; and Liaise with the Responsible Pharmacist to obtain approvals as per SOPs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Understanding and working knowledge of pharmaceuticals and the pharmaceutical industry.

Knowledge and understanding of current good manufacturing practices applicable to all Pharmaceuticals products.

Full understanding of science and scientific principles. The ability to apply the mathematical principles and laws to execute outcomes requiring

mathematical application. The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all level in the organisation. A consistent awareness of the requirements that will ensure a safe working environment. Must be able to work odd hours / shifts due to the short half-life on final product.



QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B Pharm). Registered as a Pharmacist with Pharmacy Council. Experience in pharmaceutical production will be an advantage.

Closing date: 3 June 2020.

Contact Person

Ms Joy Tsoku

Tel: 012 305 4342

Building: Beva C4, Room 2/28, Pelindaba

Please forward your updated CV with certified copies of your educational qualifications to [email protected]

IMPORTANT:

The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving EE targets as contemplated in the relevant NTP Employment Equity Plan.

In line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, a thorough selection process inclusive of an assessment battery will be used in order to determine whether a candidate has the necessary competencies that are inherently required to perform the role successfully.

GENERAL:

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.


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