Job Title: Pharmacy Technician (1 )
Job Description
Reports to: Pharmacist
Key roles and responsibilities;
• Day to day dispensing and accountability activities of drugs including Investigational Product (IP).
• Monitoring drug/IP stocks and timely preparation of orders.
• Monitoring drug/IP expiry.
• Developing and maintaining pharmacy SOPs under supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Drug/IP integrity- storage, preparation and dispensing, emergency transfer, accountability and disposal, and documentation of all these processes.
• Routine and preventive maintenance of pharmacy equipment e.g. fridges, freezers, safety cabinet etc.
• Temperature monitoring.
• Supervision of nurses whenever they assist in dispensing drugs.
Education, skills and Experience required.
• Diploma in Pharmacy is essential
• Up to date registration with Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Additional training in other relevant areas e.g. Public Health, Research methods and ICP/GCP is added advantage
• At least 2 years practice in a clinical setting is essential.
• Experience in clinical trial setting is desirable.
• Comprehensive and current understanding of common pharmaceutical products especially those used in HIV/ AIDS Care is essential.
• Understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines on human research and computer literacy with proficiency in word and excel are desirable.
Others
• Personal integrity, resourcefulness, forward and analytical thinking, reliability and openness, are core desirable attributes.
Terms: These positions will be remunerated according to the Ugandan MRC/UVRI Unit systems. The initial appointments will be for a period of up to 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Start date: As soon as possible
How to Apply
The Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on IDS is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on a trial of Adjunctive Dexamethasone in HIV infected Adults with Cryptococcal Meningitis. The posts will be based at the Unit’s stations in Entebbe and Masaka.
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, cover letter clearly indicating position applied for and names plus telephone and email contact of three relevant referees should be addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
P.O. Box 49 Entebbe
OR send by email to: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 9th March 2013
