Pharmaceutical Technologist (2 Positions) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer respective Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Carrying out QA/QC of study CRFs and source docs and resolve queries that may arise.
• Dispensing drugs and Study products to participants.
• Ensure prescription drugs are available for dispensing to participants
• Maintaining pharmacy temperature and humidity logs
• Counselling participants on adherence to study products
• Participants Randomization process in liaison with the data and clinic teams.
• Ensuring accurate and timely records of dispensed drugs and study products on the pharmacy logs and in the accountability logs and Database.
• Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to participants' prescription.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with participants to foster study retention.
• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
• Registered with the pharmacy and poison board

Other Required Skill

• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.
• Counselling skills
• Filing and store management. 

Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period