Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
About MRC/ UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on
AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to
the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit
is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioural studies, clinical trials” virological
and immunological research and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth
of research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that
have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals
overtime. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in
Entebbe and invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill
position below under the HIV Care Research Program.
AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to
the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit
is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioural studies, clinical trials” virological
and immunological research and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth
of research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that
have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals
overtime. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in
Entebbe and invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill
position below under the HIV Care Research Program.
Job Summary: To manage and dispense
anti-retroviral drugs and drugs for opportunistic infections
and other illnesses for subjects in ongoing studies under supervision of
Unit Pharmacist.
anti-retroviral drugs and drugs for opportunistic infections
and other illnesses for subjects in ongoing studies under supervision of
Unit Pharmacist.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Day
to day dispensing of drugs including Investigational Products (IP) - Monitoring
drug/IP stocks and timely preparation of orders - Monitoring
drug/IP expiry - Developing
and maintaining pharmacy SOPs. - Maintaining
Drug/IP integrity, storage, emergency transfer, disposal and accountability. - Documentation
of all Drug / IP management processes - Temperature
and humidity monitoring - Routine
and preventive maintenance of pharmacy equipment e.g. fridges, freezers, safety
cabinets etc - Other
duties as assigned by Unit Pharmacist.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma
in pharmacy. - Other
relevant training in public health, research methods, ICH/GCP will be an added
advantage. - Experience
in a clinical trial setting will be an advantage. - Comprehensive
and current understanding of common pharmaceutical products. - Understanding
of ICH/GCP guidelines for human research. - Computer
literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. - Good
communication skills and customer care orientation.
Successful
applicants will serve 2 year(s) contract with a possibility of renewal
inclusive of 6 months probation Other terms and conditions for the post are
specified in the MRC staff code. A good salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.
applicants will serve 2 year(s) contract with a possibility of renewal
inclusive of 6 months probation Other terms and conditions for the post are
specified in the MRC staff code. A good salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.
Location:
The
position will be based in Entebbe.
position will be based in Entebbe.
Start date:
As soon as possible
As soon as possible
How to Apply:
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and
names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be
addressed to:
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and
names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be
addressed to:
The Human
Resources & Administration Manager, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,
P.O. Box 49, Entebbe
Resources & Administration Manager, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,
P.O. Box 49, Entebbe
Or send by
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
Deadline: Saturday, 20th October 2012
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
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