Pharmaceutical Technologist at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Reports to: Pharmacy Lead

JOB PURPOSE

To dispense drugs to study participants and manage the Pharmacy under supervision of the pharmacy lead

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dispense drugs to study participants
• Counsel clients on drugs administration and compliance
• Order corresponding supplies such as drugs, clinical items and other pharmaceutical items
• from approved vendor(s) and sponsor organization(s).
• Maintain drug logs and manage inventory to assure adequate and accurate inventory levels are
• maintained
• Prepare pharmacy budget as per the needs of the study protocols
• Support and promote the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs
• Develop standard operating procedures for pharmacy management as per study protocols.
• Issue clinical items to clinicians and counselors
• Perform other functions as requested by the supervisor

Education and experience

• Diploma in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Technology from PPB accredited institution
• Must be enrolled with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board and in a professional association

Experience

• At least three years’ experience
• Experience working in clinical research setting is an added advantage
• Experience and knowledge in vaccines and HIV care is an added advantage

Terms of employment

Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary
is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated
competency.