Pharmacist

NACOSA is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pharmacist to support the organisation's clinical programmes, The Pharmacist will provide technical leadership for pharmaceutical services, procurement and supply chain management, ensuring compliance with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) requirements, Global Fund standards and organisational policies. This role will strengthen pharmaceutical systems, support programme implementation and build the capacity of staff and partners.

This position can be based in Gauteng / Cape Town

THE PHARMACIST ROLE

This role requires a professional who has extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation, procurement and supply management, clinical governance, and capacity building within public health programmes.

Key Deliverables Include:

Review and update pharmaceutical and clinical policies, processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice.

Lead the procurement of health and non-health products, including procurement planning, supplier management, contract development and the preparation of procurement documentation.

Strengthen and implement the Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) Plan to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical legislation, donor requirements and organisational standards.

Oversee inventory management, including forecasting, stock monitoring, reconciliation, warehousing, storage and distribution of health commodities at Principal Recipient (PR) and Sub-Recipient (SR) level.

Responsible for GPP at all levels ensuring Sub-Recipients are compliant and accurately report their monthly stock levels

Manage electronic stock visibility systems and reporting, ensuring the accuracy and reconciliation of manual and electronic stock records.

Support quality assurance activities and maintain audit readiness for the Global Fund, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.

Review and update the Health Product List, pharmaceutical training materials and other technical resources to meet programme needs.

Provide pharmaceutical oversight and technical support to sub-recipients, including guidance on PrEP implementation, dispensing licences, regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement.

Conduct pharmaceutical compliance assessments and provide mentoring, technical assistance and capacity building to NACOSA staff and implementing partners.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen pharmaceutical systems and ensure the continuous availability of quality-assured health commodities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacist with a successful track record that meet the following criteria.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Current Registration with the Pharmacy Council.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar NGO, clinical programmes, or clinical health care setting

A thorough working understanding HIV/AIDS/TB/STI

Excellent project management skills

Experience acting as a specialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Experience in Capacity Building and Training related to pharmaceutical matters.

Provide technical guidance to implementers and programme/clinical staff.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in one or more South African languages besides English a distinct advantage.

Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be a benefit.

South African national or permanent residence is preferred.

Valid driver’s license.

Willingness to travel regularly in South Africa (travel costs to be covered)

Closing date for applications: 16 August 2026

Application Process: Please note that email applications will not be considered. NB: NACOSA reserves the right to close this job advert early if sufficient applications are received or a suitable candidate is identified

PLEASE NOTE:

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

In the event that you do not hear from us after 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants’ reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct.