MRC/UVRI

Pharmacy Technician job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2024 - 2025

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 25 September 2024

Hiring Organization: MRC/UVRI

Job Details:

The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018.
The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Pharmacy Technician – (01 Position)
Position Code: PT-924
Reports to: Unit Pharmacist
Station: Kyamulibwa

Job Purpose:
The job holder will support the clinical research team by managing Unit pharmacy operations including medication-related tasks, ensuring accurate dispensing and handling of investigational drugs, general pharmaceutical care of all participants, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of pharmaceuticals, clinical trial processes, and regulatory guidelines.

Roles & Responsibilities
1. Clinical care and compliance
• Participate in the clinical care of patients in research, ensuring research studies adhere to Good Pharmacy Practice, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and national medicines regulatory requirements.
2. Procurement and management of drugs and related products
• Assist in the procurement of investigational products, concomitant medications, and related drug items; and,
• Support the importation, storage, dispensing, and accountability of investigational products and concomitant medicines.
3. Drug disposal and compliance
• Ensure proper disposal and destruction of retained or expired study and non-study drugs in accordance with relevant guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. Stock management and quantification
• Participate in the quantification, stocking, and storage of medicines, ensuring accurate records are maintained;
• Perform daily stock updates of all concomitant drugs dispensed and generate timely reports as needed; and,
• Participate in routine stock-taking activities, ensuring up-to-date and accurate records of all pharmacy supplies.
5. Training
• Assist the Pharmacist in training pharmacy and clinical study staff on pharmacy procedures and study-specific requirements; and,
• Contribute to the development and updating of pharmacy SOPs, including those for dispensing, drug packing, destruction, and prescription guidelines.
6. Equipment calibration and maintenance
• Ensure that all pharmacy storage units and temperature monitoring devices are calibrated and serviced in accordance with relevant guidelines; and,
• Continuously monitor storage conditions of investigational products and maintain accurate records of temperature control.
7. Regulatory compliance and documentation
• Ensure that all pharmacy storage units and temperature monitoring devices are calibrated and serviced in accordance with relevant guidelines; and,
• Continuously monitor storage conditions of investigational products and maintain accurate records of temperature control.
8. Inventory and supply chain management
• Manage and maintain investigational product inventory, tracking shipments, monitoring stock levels, and placing orders through Microsoft Dynamics or other systems as necessary; and,
• Perform regular inventory audits, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure the timely availability of study medications.
9. Collaborative support
• Work closely with clinical research coordinators, investigators, and other team members to support implementation of clinical studies; and,
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents related to investigational products.
10.Quality control and auditing
• Participate in quality control measures, including audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards; and,
• Maintain up-to-date pharmacy binders and documentation for all ongoing studies.
11.Financial management
• Pharmacy Technician has some financial responsibility in that he/she verifies quantities of drugs ordered for the facility in relation to price and quality.
12.Line Management Responsibilities
• Will supervise nurses involved in pharmacy activities.

Person Specification
• Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution;
• Other relevant training- public health, research methods, ICH/GCP etc Should possess at least two years’ practice in a clinical setting;
• Experience in a clinical trial setting;
• Should possess comprehensive and current understanding of common pharmaceutical products;
• Understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines for human research;
• Computer competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics – Navision Package is added advantage.;
• Should possess personal integrity;
• Emotional resourcefulness;
• Ability to learn;
• Forward thinking;
• Reliability;
• Openness to others;
• Independence;
• Analytical thinking;
• Conceptual thinking;
• Proactivity
• Results orientation;
• Thoroughness;
• Concern for excellence;
• Flexibility towards others;
• Service orientation; and,
• Development orientation.

Application procedure

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
https://redcap.link/Pharmacy_Technician_924
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 25th September 2024, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to
Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation and a certificate of good conduct before employment.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.
By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure.
The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.