Job Title: Pharmacy Technician (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
About Organisation:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and verify prescriptions written by clinicians to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and adherence to study protocols or standard treatment guidelines.
- Prepare and dispense study medications in compliance with the drug management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of stock movements and dispensing logs as required by the SOPs, protocol and regulatory authority.
- Conduct quarterly inventory audits of pharmacy stock, ensuring adequate supplies and proper storage conditions, with immediate reporting of discrepancies.
- Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly dispensing reports, including documentation required for research trial audits and monitoring visits.
- Support investigational drug accountability by maintaining proper documentation of receipt, storage, dispensation, return, and destruction of study medications according to study-specific SOPs, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sponsor protocols regarding handling, labeling, blinding, and shipment of investigational medicinal products (IMPs).
- Participate in protocol development meetings, site initiation visits, and monitor visits as needed to ensure pharmacy readiness and compliance.
- Collaborate with the study coordinator and principal investigator to ensure drug supply continuity, adherence to randomization procedures, and accurate documentation for audits and inspections.
Documentation
- Provide drug dispensing documentation and tracking.
- Complete and maintain current training and certification in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
Team Work/Collaboration
- Will attend all study meetings to discuss patient care and other team-related activities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in a clinical setting
- Must have registered with the Allied Health Professionals’ Council
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer knowledge and skills.
- An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while functioning as a good team player.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 25th June z025
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