KEMRI-Wellcome Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs in Kilifi

To carry out study related pharmacy procedures, ensure proper storage, handling, transportation and dispensing of study vaccines and/ or other pharmacy products.

To conduct regular active quality assurance on documentation and vaccination procedures in line with the study protocol and standard operating procedures.

The pharmacy technologist will assist in the conduct of studies within the scope of fractional dose pneumococcal conjugate vaccine trials.

Regular travel to Health Centres in Ganze, Magarini, Malindi and/or Kilifi north sub-counties (these may be Ganze Health Centre, Bamba Hospital, Gongoni Health centre, Mambrui Dispensary, Marikebuni dispensary, Gede Health Centre, or Matsongoni Health centre)

Responsibilities

Provide support to the study staff to ensure proper storage, handling, transportation and dispensing of study vaccines across ~8 health facilities.

Develop standard operating procedures and accompanying forms to document the conditions of vaccine storage, handling, transportation and administration.

Engage in regular travel to ~8 health facilities to conduct quality control checks on the storage, handling, transportation and dispensing of study vaccines.

Maintain proper study related documentation & pharmacy records, and adhere to study conduct.

Monitor the stocks and condition of pharmacy equipment.

Ensure timely reporting of any pharmacy related protocol deviation.

Conduct study procedures, including vaccine constitution and correct labelling of the study products in strict adherence to the study protocol and standard operating procedures.

Ensure that the study products are transported to the study sites in the correct packaging and temperature conditions, and maintaining strict temperature logs as per the study protocol and standard operating procedures.

Assist in dispensing of the study products with strict pre-dispensation crosschecks and maintenance of randomization codes.

Assist in reconciliation of post vaccination records and handling of study products post vaccination, as per the study protocol and standard operating procedures.

Maintain strict confidentiality of study pharmacy records as per the study protocol

Attend and participate in study related trainings, take responsibility of ensuring that training is up to date as per the training logs.

Attend complementary skills training and updates when required to.

Attend and participate in study related meetings and other meetings as needed.

Perform any other duties

as may be assigned by to them by the study MO or Principal Investigator or designee.

Qualifications

Diploma in Pharmacy Technology

Enrolled with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board

At least 2 years experience in a busy hospital pharmacy

Knowledge of Pharmacy law and regulations

Ability to lead and work within in a team

Use of Windows, Microsoft Office software

Preferable:

Previous experience in vaccine trials
GCP training

Previous experience in conducting quality assurance

Previous experience in ensuring maintenance of the cold chain

Demonstrable excellent communication and leadership skills

Demonstrable excellent organizational skills

Ability to work well in a team, prioritize and demonstrate the ability to set and meet objectives.

Application Procedure:

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All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

The application closing date is 24th August, 2018.

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI-Wellcome Pharmaceutical Technologist Jobs in Kilifi

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