Departments | PHARMACY

Our Research Pharmacy is a specialized facility dedicated to supporting clinical trials and investigational research. Our team of experienced pharmacists work together to provide high-quality services, ensuring the safe and effective management of investigational products.
We handle the procurement, storage, and dispensing of investigational products while ensuring compliance with regulatory and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Responsibilities include randomization, blinding, labeling, and quality control to maintain product integrity. Additionally, we offer personalized support to research teams and participants for efficient service delivery.
The pharmacy is equipped with -80 freezers, -40 freezers and refrigerators to ensure sufficient and safe storage of investigational product. There is a biosafety cabinet (BSC) that allows for safe and professional preparation of any investigational product where required. With the use of a remote temperature monitoring system (Omniflex) we have automated logging and reporting for temperature, humidity and power. A back-up generator is on-site to ensure that during any power outages our IP is kept at appropriate temperature levels.
AM Greffrath
| Degree | Field of Study | University | Year completed |
| B.Sc.Pharm | Pharmacy | University of Potchefstroom | 1973 |
| Period | Position | Employer |
| 2004 - 2016 | Pharmacist | Ladysmith Provincial Hospital, Department of Health |
| 2016 – 2022 | Associate Pharmacist | Qhakaza Mbokodo Research Clinic |
| 2022 - Current | Pharmacist of Record | Qhakaza Mbokodo Research Clinic |
| Year | Protocol Number | Designation |
| 2016 - 2019 | IPM 032 | Pharmacist |
| 2012 – 2019 | IPM 007 | Pharmacist |
| 2016 – 2019 | ECHO | Pharmacist |
| 2016 - Current | HVTN 108 | Pharmacist |
| 2017 - Current | HVTN 702 | Pharmacist |
| 2018 – Current | HVTN 705 | Pharmacist |
| 2020 – Current | HVTN 405 | Pharmacist |
| 2020 – Current | VAC31518COV3001 | Pharmacist |
| 2021 - Current | CoVPN 5001 | Pharmacist |
| 2021 – Current | VAC31518COV3012 | Pharmacist |
| 2021 - Current | CoVPN 3008 | Pharmacist |
| 2021 - Current | MK8591-022 | Pharmacist |
| 2022 - Current | Sisonke 4 (SHERPA) / mRNA-1273-P508 | Pharmacist |
| 2022 – Current | INSIGHT Cohort | Pharmacist |
| 2022 – Current | GS-US-412-5624 | Pharmacist |
| 2023 – Current | MK8591A-053 | Pharmacist |
Mesuli Sibiya
| Qualification | Field of Study | Institution | Year Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours | Pharmacy | University of KwaZulu Natal | 2022 |
| Basic Life Support & First Aid Procedures | Safety | FTS Safety Group | 2022 |
| NQF Level 3 | NQF Level 3 | Sizaminqubeko Combined School | 2018 |
| Period | Position | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 – Current | Pharmacist | Qhakaza Mbokodo Research Clinic |
| Jul 2024 – Jun 2025 | Community Service | Ladysmith Provincial Hospital |
| Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | Internship | Bethesda Hospital |




