Job Title: Production Officers (10 Positions)
Organisation: Abacus Parenteral Drugs
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About Organisation:
Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is a state of the art manufacturing facility that seamlessly integrates hi-tech engineering services into the building design. From the exterior view, the 36-acre APDL campus exudes careful planning, the interiors of the facility reveal thoughtful and spot on detailing. The facility is designed with materials and finishes that allow ample natural light thus conserving energy and still maintain high cleanliness standards and minimize maintenance. The entire facility is designed to meet the CGMP requirements.
Job Summary: To create, ensure that proper standards and parameters are followed during the product manufacturing stage in the production area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision
- To conduct environmental monitoring of the clean room and inform the maintenance department in case of any deviations.
- To supervise cleaning and disinfection of the clean room as per the SOP.
- Report any maintenance work in the clean room to the maintenance department.
- To ensure availability of a sufficient number of garments in the clean room.
- To do routine checks on the cleanliness of workers inside the clean room area.
- To ensure that all clean room staff adhere to proper gowning procedures of the clean room as per SOP.
- To supervise monitor the standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the dispensing area all the time.
- Check inventory levels of materials required. That is cleaning agents, gloves etc.
- To ensure that SOPs are followed in the process flow of water treatment.
- To enforce cGMP guidelines and ensure their implementation in the water treatment plant.
- Process control
- To fill out the BMR requisition upon receipt of the production plan and send it to QA department for BMR registration.
- To get BMR approved wit authorized signatures.
- To take store requisition slips from the BMR and get authorized signatures.
- To make the required equipment available in advance which is necessary for dispensing like sterilized scoops, double plastic bags and cable ties.
- To give proper identification tags on issued material in the dispensing area.
- To weigh and issue correct quantity of raw materials and balance calibration in the dispensing area.
- To monitor positive pressure and temperature/humidity of the dispensing area and inform engineering department if any abnormality is found.
- To check the cleaning of dispensing booths, scoops after the dispensing process.
- To return excess raw and packaging material after completion of dispensing to the store using a return slip.
- To receive plastic granules for daily manufacturing activities and be accountable for them.
- Checking and filling of batches online for proper production planning and accountability.
- To transfer dispensed raw materials to the mixing area, pass box for batch manufacturing.
- To ensure that batches are manufactured on time as per the SOP.
- To ensure that CIP/SIP processes are undertaken as per validated procedures.
- To do filter intensity tests on both air and product filters as the SOP.
- To start and stop production filling lines.
- To ensure smooth functioning of the water treatment plant.
- To liaise with the team leader in case of any maintenance works.
- To ensure constant and even supply of quality RO water and WFI to all points of usage.
- To ensure that all equipment undergo routine validation and calibration processes.
Documentation
- To do online documentation.
- To ensure that all BMR records are properly filled on line.
- Any other Duties
- Ensure that any other duty assigned by HOD is executed to Management expectations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry or any chemical-related course
- 2 years’ experience working in relevant / similar company
COMPETENCIES
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Report Writing Skills
Analytical Skills
- Presentation skills
- Good communication & interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills (PPt, Excel and MS Word)
- Able to learn and adopt to change.
- Innovative / creative skills.
Behavioral / Attitude Competencies:
- Respect for others
Sociable
- Result oriented
- Open and Decisive.
Business Acumen
Team Work
Responsible
- Mature & assertive
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic safety training
- Basic GMP training
- Leadership training
- Entry & exit into production area training
- Good documentation practices training
- Hygiene training
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com
Deadline: 20th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24