Pharmacy Technician Job at MRC/UVRI Uganda - Career Opportunity in Uganda
Vacancy title:
Pharmacy Technician
Jobs at:
MRC/UVRI Uganda
Deadline of this Job:
27 October 2017
Duty Station:
Masaka, Uganda
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Job details:
Established in 1988, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research on HIV infection and related diseases, contributing knowledge on the evolving epidemic, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention, and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. The Unit's head offices are located at the Uganda Virus Research institute- Entebbe Campus, and the main research activities in Masaka, Kalungu, Kampala and Wakiso districts, including the peri-urban areas of Entebbe. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic arid experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Position: Pharmacy Technician- (01 position, Masaka)
Reporting to the pharmacist. The pharmacy technician will be responsible for the site pharmacy
operations.
Some Key Responsibilities:
Please quote the following position codes in the subject line of the email:
Pharmacy Technician - PT107
For the detailed job descriptions and procedure for application, please visit http://ift.tt/2ghGygI
Job application procedure
lf you believe that you are the right candidate for the above positions, please email your application to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact and three traceable professional references; and should be emailed by 27 October 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to verification by the issuing institutions. Applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, P.0.Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda
Pharmacy Technician
Jobs at:
MRC/UVRI Uganda
Deadline of this Job:
27 October 2017
Duty Station:
Masaka, Uganda
View this job from the main website
Job details:
Established in 1988, the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research on HIV infection and related diseases, contributing knowledge on the evolving epidemic, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention, and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. The Unit's head offices are located at the Uganda Virus Research institute- Entebbe Campus, and the main research activities in Masaka, Kalungu, Kampala and Wakiso districts, including the peri-urban areas of Entebbe. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic arid experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Position: Pharmacy Technician- (01 position, Masaka)
Reporting to the pharmacist. The pharmacy technician will be responsible for the site pharmacy
operations.
Some Key Responsibilities:
- Participation in clinical care of patients in research and ensuring adherence of MRCIUVRI clinical trials to good pharmacy practice, good clinical practice and the national medicines control regulatory requirements.
- Participation in the procurement of investigational product and other concomitant medicines including all drug related items for the clinic and laboratory.
- Participation in the importation, storage, dispensing and accountability of investigational product and other concomitant medicines at the MRC/UVRI Masaka pharmacy.
- Ensuring that all study and non- study drugs and products retained after each clinical study including expired drugs are properly disposed of and destroyed according to relevant guidelines and Standard Operating procedures.
- Participation in quantification, stocking and storage of medicines in the pharmacy.
- Performing daily stock update of all concomitant drugs dispensed in the MRC/UVRI Masaka pharmacy and generate relevant reports from time to time as required. Check out the website for details
- Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized Institution _
- Other relevant training- public health, research methods, ICH/GCP will be of added advantage
- At least 2 years practice in a clinical setting
- Experience in a clinical trial setting will be an added advantage
- Comprehensive and current understanding of common pharmaceutical products
- Understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines for human research
- Computer Competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics — Navision Package is added advantage.
Please quote the following position codes in the subject line of the email:
Pharmacy Technician - PT107
For the detailed job descriptions and procedure for application, please visit http://ift.tt/2ghGygI
Job application procedure
lf you believe that you are the right candidate for the above positions, please email your application to: recruitment@mrcuganda.org Applications should include a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact and three traceable professional references; and should be emailed by 27 October 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to verification by the issuing institutions. Applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, P.0.Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda
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