Job Title: Section Head – Sterilization
Organisation: Abacus Pharma Limited
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About US:
Abacus Pharma Limited is the leading distributor and manufacturer of pharmaceutical products in the East Africa region, with its head quarter in Uganda. Abacus distributes a variety of pharmaceutical products that cover the therapeutic areas; Cardio-vascular drugs, Respiratory, Anti-infective, Dermatology, Metabolic disorder, Pain management, Gastro Instestinal, Vaccines, Fertility Drugs – IVF, Anti-malarial, Medical Consumables / Sundries, Surgical / Medical Equipment, Neuro-CNS and OTCs (over the counter drugs).
Job Summary: The Section Head – Sterilization will oversee and manage sterilization processes, ensuring compliance with standards and efficient operations within the department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement SOPs for production and report if any deviations is observed to the Head of Production.
- Check the in-process control parameters of production.
- Ensure the implementation of the environment norms of various production areas as defined and get the deviation corrected by the utility department.
- Ensure implementation of preventive maintenance schedule for the equipment and machines in the department.
- Check the yield at various operational points to improve the result through correct implementation of SOPs.
- Implement CGMP norms in the production area and also during manufacturing and on continuous basis.
- Oversee all production operations, cleanliness of the area, all documents and staff.
- Oversee cleaning operations in the department by cleaning contract team & report to Head of Production.
- Plan for manpower requirement for casual workers in the department apart from the packing section.
- Check availability of trained staff and casual workers.
- Supervise trained staff and workers working in their respective positions
- Review and suggest periodic trainings wherever required.
- Ensure the training of staff on the changes in SOPs from time to time
- Report the abnormalities on daily basis to the Production Manager
- Inform machine breakdowns to the Utility department and Production immediately
- Implement the monthly plan received from the Head of Production.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or any related field.
- At least five years of proven experience in a similar role.
- Should have knowledge of sterilization techniques, equipment, and regulations.
- Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are also essential for this position.
- Good computer skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply by sending their CV and academic credentials to [email protected]
Deadline: 28th December 2023
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