Job
Title: Pharmacist
Title: Pharmacist
Reports
to: Project Leader
to: Project Leader
Duty
Station: Masaka, Uganda
Station: Masaka, Uganda
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.
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 behavioral studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral 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
over time.
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral 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
over time.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Importation,
storage & preservation, preparation for administration, labeling to
preserve blinding, accountability & disposition of Investigational
Product. - Documentation
of procedures processes and events related to the Investigational Product - Developing
and maintaining pharmacy SOPs under supervision of the Pharmacist. - Importation,
inventory & dispensing of Approved Drugs. - Compliance
with ICH/GCP Guidelines. - Supervision
of junior staff.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- BSc
in Pharmacy. - Training
or experience in clinical research an added advantage. - At
least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience. - Experience
in clinical trial setting is desirable. - Understanding
of ICH/GCP guidelines on human research - Computer
literacy with proficiency in word and excel are desirable. - Good
interpersonal/communications skills. - Fluency
in verbal and written English. - A
good understanding of Luganda. - Highly
organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated. - Ability
to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Other terms and conditions
for the post are within the MRC salary scales and will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
for the post are within the MRC salary scales and will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All interested applicants
should send their documents including cover letter, copies of academic
qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of
three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
should send their documents including cover letter, copies of academic
qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of
three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources &
Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O. Box 49 Entebbe
Or sent by email: [email protected]
Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O. Box 49 Entebbe
Or sent by email: [email protected]
Deadline:
2nd May 2013 at 17:00 Hrs
2nd May 2013 at 17:00 Hrs
NB:
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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